Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a great option for offering style and durability at affordable prices.With its versatile designs, you can mimic the look of luxurious hardwood, trendy tile, or sleek stone. Laminate flooring clicks together effortlessly, making it a DIY dream or a quick job for the pros. Plus, it's a breeze to clean and maintain—just a simple sweep or mop does the trick. So, if you're after an affordable style that stands up to everyday life, a laminate floor is a no brainer. Whether you’re after grey laminate flooring, white or brown laminate flooring, we have a wide range of options so you can find the perfect style to suit your home. Explore more flooring options to ensure you get the right one for you.

FAQs:

What thickness of laminate flooring is best?

Generally, thicker laminate flooring tends to be more durable and provides better sound insulation. A thickness of around 6mm to 12mm is often considered ideal for most homes. Thicker planks, such as 10mm or 12mm, offer enhanced stability but if you're installing laminate over existing flooring or in a low-traffic area, you might find thinner options like 8mm sufficient.

Does laminate flooring need underlay?

Yes, in most cases, laminate flooring does require underlay. Underlay serves a number of purposes such as being a moisture barrier, helping with sound reduction, offering thermal insulation and providing a smooth surface for the laminate.

How to lay laminate flooring

1. Prepare the room: clean and level the floor.
2. Lay underlay: roll out the underlay and tape it down.
3. Start in a corner: begin laying the first row of laminate planks along the longest wall
4. Click planks together: connect each plank by clicking the tongue into the groove of the previous one.
5. Stagger joints: stagger the end joints of adjacent rows for stability.
6. Cut planks as needed: use a saw to cut planks to fit around obstacles.
7. Complete rows: continue laying planks row by row across the room.
8. Leave expansion gaps: leave small gaps around the edges of the room for expansion.
9. Install trim: install baseboards or trim to cover the gaps.
10. Enjoy your new floor: once installed, remove spacers and clean up.

This is a simplified step by step guide to laying laminate flooring, but for more detail be sure to check out our laminate flooring guide.