For some nothing matches the beauty and easy maintenance of a solid floor. But which hard floor best suits each room? Use our guide to help you decide.
These are readily available, easy to install and come in every conceivable wood effect including cherry, walnut, beech, oak and teak. Good quality versions can be used in bathrooms or in conjunction with underfloor heating. Snap together systems mean you don't have to mess around with glue and most are designed to be taken up and relaid if you move house.
Moisture and humidity will affect most laminates, so check suitability before using in bathrooms. Be aware of any conditions which may affect running flooring between rooms.
Amtico is made from a PVC resin compound compressed under high pressure and temperature to form a hard-wearing, tough flooring. There are innumerable designs to enable you to create an effect that is as authentic or as fake as you like.
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New variations on wood effect pose a warmer, warp free solution for bathrooms. The tiles can also be customised and cut up to create your own unique floor design.
They are water and corrosion resistant, they don't crack or splinter, provide a good level of sound insulation and are warm underfoot.
All this of course means that Amtico can be a more expensive option, and is best laid by a professional.
