What is Laminate flooring and how is it made?

Laminate flooring gives the appearance of hardwood, ceramic tiles or even stone but without actually using any of these products. Several layers are pressed together at a high pressure making this an extremely dependable floor. A basic description of these layers includes a moisture barrier on the bottom, fibreboard in the middle and on top of that a high res image of your chosen floor then coated with a clear resin cellulose. 

What is the difference between hard wood and Laminate flooring?

The main reason probably being it is cheaper and easier to install than hardwood. Also it is much more durable, making it less prone to scratches and fading. Laminate does not need to be acclimatised like hardwood.

Where could I install Laminate flooring?

Today, laminate flooring is an extremely versatile flooring product and could be virtually installed in every room of your home. The only thing that you will have to keep in your mind is that if you are installing laminate flooring in a kitchen or bathroom you will need to wipe up any spills immediately in order to avoid flooring damaging. Extended exposure to moisture may cause the core of your floor to warp or swell.

What looks could be created with the Laminate flooring?

Today laminate flooring is presented in absolutely the same colours and woods as real hard wood flooring. It is very easy to find laminate flooring that looks like mahogany, oak, domestic and exotic woods.

How do I determine the direction in which to install my laminate flooring?

To decide where to begin the layout of your laminate floor, consider incoming light. It is usually best to install laminate flooring with the planks running parallel to light coming in windows or glass doors. For any installation, the starting wall should be long, and as straight as possible.