Flooring range
Laminate
Laminate remains the most affordable way to get a convincing timber look across a whole house. Modern boards have much better surface texture than the early generations, and a good one is genuinely hard to pick from timber at a glance.
Where it works best
Best suited to
- Bedrooms
- Living areas
- Hallways
- Budget-conscious renovations
Not on the list? That does not rule it out. Tell us the room and we will tell you honestly whether this is the right product for it.
Why people choose it
Sharp value
The lowest cost route to a timber look over a large floor area.
Scratch resistant
The melamine wear surface handles day-to-day traffic well.
Wide choice
A large range of colours, plank widths and surface textures.
Quick to install
A floating install over a prepared subfloor, so rooms come back into use sooner.
Worth knowing first
The trade-offs, said plainly.
Every floor has something it is not good at. You should hear that before you buy, not after.
- The core is a board product, so standing water is its weakness. Wipe spills promptly.
- Water-resistant ranges exist and are worth the difference in a kitchen.
- It cannot be sanded back, so a damaged board is replaced rather than repaired.
Looking after it
Keeping it looking new.
Most flooring problems are maintenance problems. These three habits cover the majority of them.
- 1Sweep or vacuum regularly.
- 2Use a barely damp mop, never a wet one.
- 3Deal with spills straight away, especially near joins.
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