Choosing the right laminate

The benefits of laminate flooring are plentiful. The ability to create a beautifully natural-looking floor without the expense of real wood or tile, the ease of maintenance and the value of buying a new floor that will stand the test of time. It is easy to see why so many of you choose laminate flooring. To help you find out how laminate flooring can benefit your home, we have created our laminate flooring buying guide.

Why choose laminate flooring?

Perhaps you’re seeking the beauty and richness of wood, but want a surface that’s easier to clean? Maybe you like the idea of a stunning natural stone or mosaic floor but don’t want the expense of the real thing. Well the good news is that at Carpetright we stock  ...

Why choose laminate flooring?

Perhaps you’re seeking the beauty and richness of wood, but want a surface that’s easier to clean? Maybe you like the idea of a stunning natural stone or mosaic floor but don’t want the expense of the real thing. Well the good news is that at Carpetright we stock laminate flooring that superbly resembles the real thing, and have enough choice to suit every budget. We have put together our laminate buying guide to help you choose the right laminate flooring for you.

Bring home the beauty and richness of wood or the rustic charm of natural stone.  Our range of stunning, practical and easy fit laminate flooring opens up an exciting selection of opportunities for you to create a look you'll love.

What is laminate?

There are 4 basic layers that together make up a ...

Bring home the beauty and richness of wood or the rustic charm of natural stone.  Our range of stunning, practical and easy fit laminate flooring opens up an exciting selection of opportunities for you to create a look you'll love.

What is laminate?

There are 4 basic layers that together make up a laminate floor plank.  The top layer is a wear layer to add strength as well as heat and stain resistance to your laminate flooring.  The second layer is the decor layer which is the part where the design is printed, so for example, the wood grain.  The thickest layer of your laminate floor is the third layer which is specially formulated to add strength, stability and to prevent moisture from seeping through.  The final layer of your laminate flooring is a backing to protect the laminate from moisture that comes from below your flooring, without this your laminate floor would warp so it's a really important part of making sure you have the best possible flooring.

Choosing Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring will give your room a beautiful and natural looking floor as well as provide you with the perfect canvas for additional items such as rugs or carpet runners. It is easy to see why it is so popular in modern homes. With that in mind, here is ...

Choosing Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring will give your room a beautiful and natural looking floor as well as provide you with the perfect canvas for additional items such as rugs or carpet runners. It is easy to see why it is so popular in modern homes. With that in mind, here is your short guide to laminate flooring and the benefits you will receive if you choose this product.

What Are The Benefits of Choosing Laminate Flooring?

Wear Resistant
Laminate flooring is highly resistant to scratches ensuring homes with pets can rest easy your pet’s nails will not damage your flooring's durable top layer.

Easy to Maintain
All you need is a vacuum cleaner and a damp cloth every once in a while. Regular cleaning agents and organic agents will also leave no traces.

Pressure Resistant
With an intermediate layer of high quality wood fibre (High Density Fibre Board), each laminate floor is resistant to weight from furniture or falling objects.

Colourfast
Laminate flooring does not fade under the influence of direct sunlight or artificial light. Homes who wish to redecorate over time will therefore not have to worry about colour differences.

Stain-Resistant
Even when you knock over a glass or spill food, your laminate flooring will not shrink or be damaged while stains can be easily removed with a damp cloth.

Resistant to Burning Ashes
If someone accidentally drops a cigarette in your home, there is no need to panic as laminate flooring is not easily flammable and your cigarette ashes will not harm the flooring.

Our range of laminate flooring is priced in square metres, we sell all of our laminate flooring by the box and the amount of flooring per box varies between ranges.

Our range of laminate flooring is priced in square metres, we sell all of our laminate flooring by the box and the amount of flooring per box varies between ranges.

Laminate flooring is made by layering a sheet of decorative material over either particle board or a synthetic base. The decorative top layer can be made to look like wood, stone or tile and can also be embossed by machine or textured by hand to add more texture and realism.

The laminate is coated to add ...

Laminate flooring is made by layering a sheet of decorative material over either particle board or a synthetic base. The decorative top layer can be made to look like wood, stone or tile and can also be embossed by machine or textured by hand to add more texture and realism.

The laminate is coated to add greater protection to the surface which is why laminate flooring is a popular choice for busy, modern and active family homes.