Whilst laminate flooring is an excellent solution for many homeowners, in some circumstances it can be the incorrect selection for your property. You may also be in the unfortunate circumstance of having noise issues from neighbours or shared property and are looking for some extra help on the matter. Continue reading
With the steady increase in popularity of laminate over the last few years, we’ve decided to take a look at some of the high gloss laminate floors available to UK customers, describe their suitability and explain where they can be purchased. You may not instantly associate gloss and laminate flooring together, but there are several great products on the market which can provide a high shine and reflective finish which would be right at home in a modern contemporary environment. Continue reading
This article is a brief overview of the processes and steps required to install a laminate floor. We plan on producing many more articles like this so be sure to check back.
Laminate flooring underlay is a thin layer of material, usually made of cork, rubber or foam. The underlay performs several functions that make a laminate floor quiet, sturdy and more comfortable to walk and stand on. Selecting and installing the right underlay is perhaps the most important aspect of installing a new floating floor. Continue reading
Tongue and groove refer to the edges of the laminate planks. On one side of the plank the tongue sticks out past the wood, and on the other, there is a groove. The groove helps lock the tongue from another plank into place, keeping the joined boards from coming up. In order to properly install, the first plank will have the tongue edge pointed towards you as you lay it down.
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