Laminate flooring - a go-to option in North Wales

Laminate flooring is popular in North Wales because of its looks, durability and ease of installation.

Quality and good prices

Like all floor coverings, laminates come in several grades. People in North Wales like to have a quality floor covering as long as it is a reasonable price.

Solid wood flooring is a luxury floor covering but does not suit every budget. Laminate flooring is a cheaper alternative to natural wood but can still look good. Modern printing techniques create realistic looking wood patterns. Better quality laminates have embossed patterns that resemble natural wood grains.

You can buy very inexpensive laminates, but these will be thin and are unlikely to last a long time. Most households and businesses in North Wales prefer a better quality laminate at a reasonable price that looks stylish and will last longer.

Durability

Laminate flooring has a hard topcoat of aluminium oxide that resists scratches, stains and fading. Laminate flooring is rated on a scale from AC1 to AC5. AC1 is less durable and only suitable for low-traffic areas. AC2 is rated for medium-traffic areas, and AC3 for rooms with a fair amount of footfall such as dining rooms and living areas. AC4 is a commercial grade suitable for offices and other high-traffic areas. The highest grade, AC5, is the most durable and is recommended for high-traffic commercial applications.

The durability of laminate depends on its AC grade and how many people regularly use the room. Most manufacturers will offer a warranty from one to over twenty years depending on the quality of the laminate.

Appearance

Laminate flooring is available in a wide variety of shades and textures. Most laminate looks like wood from light to dark varieties. Quality laminate will not fade even in areas that have lots of natural sunlight.

Practicality

Laminate flooring is very practical. It is easy to install, which makes installation costs by expert fitters low. Laminate is simple to maintain, and it can be vacuumed or brushed to remove dirt. Stains should be mopped up with a soft cloth or mop. There are specialised laminate cleaning solutions that keep laminate flooring in top condition. It is not necessary to spend a lot of time cleaning laminate floors, which saves cleaning labour costs for business.

It rains a lot in North Wales, so floors need to have water resistance, especially in rooms that have outside doors. Laminate is water resistant and specialised waterproof laminates can be installed in bathrooms and other high moisture areas.

Environmentally friendly

Laminate is made from wood layers and can be recycled at the end of its life. Many laminate manufacturers have introduced environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and some include recycled wood in their products. The wood used should come from sustainable forests.

Choosing the best laminate flooring in North Wales

A laminate flooring stockist in North Wales carries a large range of laminate flooring samples to help you choose the best type of laminate flooring for North Wales rooms. You will find practical laminate flooring that looks good and is suitable for the area in which it is installed.