Vividly realistic laminate flooring 

TYPES OF LAMINATE FLOORING

               High-quality laminate flooring will last for decades with some products offering a lifetime warranty.

Waterproof and water-resistant laminate are made like traditional laminate flooring, but with a slight difference in the core layer. The core layer, typically made of compressed high-density fibreboard, is where the most waterproof and water-resistant qualities live.

AC4 rated will last longer and offer very good scratch resistance, along with a lifetime warranty. Being an almost waterproof laminate, this ensures that it can be used in all areas of the home, commercial spaces, and more.

A 12mm laminate floor AC5 will be a little stronger than an 8mm laminate floor simply because it is thicker however the surface will have the same abrasion class so any benefit gained from the thicker material is minor and rarely noticeable. These grades of laminate flooring AC5 & AC6 usually have a square edge on all sides of the boards for a more industrial looking finish with grained surface effects.

           
                                                       
                                                                      Laminate AC rating means abrasion class

                                                                                            Residential

                                                                                                 AC1

         Suitable for moderate traffic best suited to use in bedrooms or guest rooms that see very little foot traffic

                                                                                                 AC2

                 Suitable for general traffic dining or living rooms are the best place for AC2-rated laminate floors

                                                                                                 AC3

        Suitable for heavy traffic generally for all areas especially areas such as hallways which see a lot of footfall

                                                                                         
                                                                                         Commercial

                                                                                                 AC4

        Suitable for moderate traffic in residential and commercial spaces small offices, cafés or smaller retail outlets

                                       
                                                                                                 AC5

Suitable for heavy traffic in commercial spaces large department stores, public building and large offices are the perfect place for laminate with a range of AC5. Passing test water standing for 72 hours with no damage

                                                                                                 AC6

Offers  the highest protection available in this class these floors are extremely impact, scratch and stain-resistant, so completely suited for intense commercial traffic or a busy home life.

                                                                                Advantages of Laminate Flooring

                             Laminate flooring has many advantages when comparing it to real wood flooring, vinyl and carpet

• It is cheaper than real wood or engineering wooden flooring

• The top coating of laminate floorboards will survive high traffic, UV resistance also means the colour of your floors is less likely to fade over time.

• Huge selection of wood types and colours available

• Much easier to clean than carpet

• Unlike carpet, laminate flooring looks as good as the day it was laid.