Have you been wondering if laminate flooring is the right option for your home? There are a lot of different options available. This is because there is a laminate flooring type to suit your tastes, lifestyle needs and budget. In this blog post, we share some of the considerations needed when choosing laminate flooring for your home in Peterborough.
When choosing laminate flooring, you need to think about your lifestyle and what you need from your home flooring. If you have a busy household, then you want a low-maintenance option. The same goes for homes with small children or pets. By knowing what you need from your laminate floor, we can help you choose the right floor for you. We can even recommend water-resistant laminate flooring ranges if you are looking to replace your kitchen flooring.
Style
Obviously, you need to think about the colours and styles you like too. Laminate flooring comes in so many different styles and finishes. Our best-selling ranges are produced by Quickstep Floors, and their broad portfolio offers wood, stone and tile designs. Laminate is easier to maintain than the real deal and a lot kinder on your bank account too.
Quickstep Floors has produced Capture, the closest to nature so far. Made to mimic the appearance and feel of engineered wood, Capture has been created with true-to-like tones and made with over 60 textured layers, sandwiched under the protective wear surface, to provide wood characteristics like never before.
If you’re thinking of tiles in your kitchen, why not take a look at the Muse collection? Replicating slate and limestone, this beautiful laminate is not to be missed. They even have a laminate that encases flower petals and leaves. Stand out from the crowd with this showstopping flooring.
Water-resistance
Unlike LVT, laminate flooring is not 100% waterproof. However, Quickstep has produced ‘HydroSeal‘. This seal is used within the Uniclic locking system and ensures their products are water-resistant for up to 72 hours.
As the flooring is not waterproof, please avoid the use of a traditional mop and bucket to clean and maintain the flooring. All that is needed is simply a regular soft sweep brush or hoover, and a microfibre spray mop with mild floor cleaner. Saturation must be avoided, and steam cleaning is not to be used. Please click here for more cleaning information.
Durability
Quickstep, unlike other budget manufacturers, offers an outstanding residential wear warranty. Creo offers a 20-year warranty, Largo offers a 25-year warranty, and the rest of the portfolio has an impressive LIFETIME wear warranty. With peace of mind at no extra cost, you can trust the quality of Quickstep floors.
Alongside the warranty, Quickstep incorporates a stain and scratch guard layer as standard. This means that day-to-day life will not impact your flooring, keeping it as good as new for many years to come.
Budget
We have laminate flooring to suit all budgets. From Quickstep, Furlong Flooring, Elka and Lifestyle Floors. Starting from £17.99sm we can turn your room into a sanctuary on a small budget. Some flooring ranges do not offer a water-resistant layer, so please discuss your requirements with us to ensure you choose the right flooring for your needs.
Underlay
It’s important to think about the underlay of your laminate flooring too. Many people think of this as an extra expense that they want to avoid, but you’ll be surprised how much underlay can help your home. For example, it adds cushioning to the feel of the floor underfoot. It can also offer moisture protection as well as sound insulation, which is great for busy family homes.
Laminate flooring is also compatible with underfloor heating. However, please advise one of the team during the measuring and quotation stage, as we can recommend a more suitable underlay to allow a more effective flow of heat under the flooring.
If you would like to view our complete collection, please pop into our showroom. Our team will be over the moon to assist with your project. If you would like to book a free, no-obligation measure and quotation service, get in touch with us by phone, email, WhatsApp or book online.
