Why choose laminate flooring?

Laminate is a practical, stylish and generally a less expensive alternative to real wood and tile floors.

Laminate is fitted as a floating floor, meaning you avoid the complications and costly drawbacks associated with the fitting of a real wood floor.

We have a designated section in our showroom displaying the various manufacturers and suppliers of laminate floors to suit all tastes and budgets.

What is laminate flooring?

Laminate flooring is a cost-effective way to have stylish and hardwearing floors for any room in the house. Laminate flooring is manufactured flooring tile consisting of 4 layers.

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What is laminate flooring made of?

Laminated wooden floorings is created with layers of different materials. The centre of which is called a High-Density Fibreboard, also known as HDF. On the bottom layer there is a paper base for balancing. The second to top layer is the decorative layer, which is usually paper, then the top layer is the laminate. Fitting laminate flooring can be done as a DIY project as the laminated wooden flooring is designed with a tongue and groove locking system.

Laminate Flooring Benefits

Unlimited Designs

With 100’s of different colours, textures and designs you can choose a flooring to suit your decor.

Low Maintenance

Dirt or dust sits on the surface so can be cleaned with ease. Any spillages can be simply mopped up.

Hard Wearing

Laminate flooring is extremely tough. It is scratch, shock and impact resistant. It will not warp like real wood can.

Easy Installation

The fantastic click system enables the DIY enthusiast to install laminate flooring themselves.

Are they any requirements needed for laminate flooring?

Dependant on budget and which room the laminated flooring will be used in, there are some considerations to finding the ideal laminated wooden flooring suitable for you.

Room

In certain rooms, some laminate fittings are going to be less suitable. Kitchens and bathrooms are 2 rooms that encompass water and moisture. When choosing laminated wooden flooring, make sure it is waterproof and moisture resistant. Another reason the type of flooring is important is that you want to make sure it is slip resistant laminate flooring.

Quality

There are two factors to the quality of laminated wooden flooring, density and thickness. The thicker the HDF core of the board, the sturdier and stronger the flooring is. Density is how compact the chip board is, the denser the board the more resilient to wear and tear, and chips.

Design

Some rooms you may want more colour, some to be have more earthy tones, the design is usually the first thing people look at when deciding on which laminated wooden flooring is best for them. Due to the layer above the HDF board being made from paper, these can be virtually any design and colour you want.

What are the benefits of laminated wooden flooring?

Installation

Laminated wooden flooring is very easy to install, they are made so they slot together easily, reducing the need for laminate floor fitters. The laminate flooring fitting cost can be quite a large chunk of a budget. Another key factor for the ease of installation, is there is no need for glue. Which means that it can also easily removed and reinstalled.

Commercial Use

Due to the hard-wearing nature of laminated wooden flooring, it can be used in commercial, and well-travelled locations. Wooden floors are not as hard wearing as laminated wooden flooring and are more prone to scuffs and damage. There are also water-resistant options for office spaces.

Aesthetics

Treating Hardwood floors or stone tiles offer a limited option for design. Due to the paper layer under the laminate, in theory you can have any design you want on the laminated wooden flooring.

What are the limitations of laminated wooden flooring?

There are some considerations to take into account when looking at laminated wooden flooring. Although water-resistant, laminated flooring is not waterproof, so this can lead to some moisture damage if not maintained effectively. Some laminated wooden flooring can also appear less genuine than the real thing, so depending on what you are looking for, it may not be ideal. Due to how HDF is constructed, there are chemicals used for the bonding of the chip wood. It is important to check what chemicals may be present if you have sensitivities or allergies.

Why should you choose Windsor Carpets?

We are first and foremost, a family run business. If you need assistance with installation, we offer local laminate floor fitters for 100% satisfaction. Don’t hesitate, speak to us on 01527 61906 or email info@windsorcarpets.co.uk to see how we can make your dream home a reality!