Laminate Flooring

Laminate Flooring

Laminate floor is a widely popular alternative to solid wood flooring and is available to buy in a wide range of designs. Laminate flooring is usually made up of four different layers:

• The balancing layer (which helps prevent your flooring from bowing).
• The high-density fibre board (which is both moisture resistant and durable) helps you protect your flooring for when liquids are spilled on to it.
• The design layer, which is ultimately the most important layer. This is because it gives the real wood effect that you will be able to see when installed in your home. It is essentially a high-resolution photograph of real wood that has been created using innovative technology methods.
• On top of the design layer is a transparent overlay, which is wear-resistant and protects the surface of your laminate flooring from spills, scratches, and impact.

At Howarth, we offer a wide range of oak laminate wood flooring in different sizing options such as 10mm, 10mm extra wide, and 12mm plank. They are designed to suit your preferred tastes and requirements of space within your home. We also have a wide selection of colours, ranging from pale subtleties such as white, to the rich tones of dark brown, and even grey laminate flooring, which is particularly popular. There will be a laminate to suit the colour palette that you are desiring, whether it be a contemporary or a more traditional design.

Hardwood is commonly considered to be the best flooring option due to its durability and strength, however, there are many reasons why you might choose to purchase a laminate floor instead.

Hardwoods are sourced from slow-growing trees, which effectively pushes the cost of the flooring towards a more high-end option. Laminates, however, are manufactured from composite materials with a ‘photo’ of the hardwood placed on top, creating a flooring that is considerably more affordable. This also means that it is a lot more durable than hardwoods. Laminates are easier to clean without worrying that cleaning products might damage the material.

For further information and expert advice on laminate flooring, please contact your friendly local Howarth branch.