Dark oak plank laminate flooring, £31.99 per sq m, Pergo
Laminates have come a long way and these days a quality laminate floor is a price-friendly alternative to costly wood or stone.
Laminate is made from a wooden composite base with a surface laminated to resemble wood or stone. The best laminates are virtually indistinguishable from the real thing - look out for planks with oiled wood finishes or bevelled edges that are virtually identical to solid wood. Buy the best and thickest you can afford - the pricier the floor, the better it looks and the longer it lasts.
As with solid wood, opt for dark shades and wide planks.
Laminate is suitable for use in every room, but needs a soundproofing underlay in upstairs rooms. Go for a waterproof variety for kitchens and bathrooms.
Deal with spills immediately and don't let it get too wet.
From £10 per sq m, but, like vinyl, it's worth spending more.
Pergo
www.pergo.com
Tarkett
www.tarkett.com
Floors-2-Go
www.floors2go.co.uk
QuickStep
www.quick-step.com
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