Engineered wood flooring is precision-made of layered sections of solid wood bonded together. The top layer of the board know as the lamella, is usually hardwood and can be anything from 2-6mm thick, the thicker of the surface layers are equal to those on a solid board.

It’s helpful to start off by understanding which floors should be avoided. The floor types you should never install in the bathroom or other high moisture areas include engineered and solid wood. Better options would include some laminates, luxury vinyl tiles and click vinyl.

A standard installation cost for laminate flooring can vary from £8 to £12 per meter squared. Some fitters prefer to offer the customer a day rate this can again vary between £150 and £200 per day.

The floor you choose for the kitchen, above all else, has to be exceptionally durable. As it is one of the most-used rooms in the home, it’s not just general foot traffic wear and tear you need to be aware of. The kitchen has the highest risk of spills, stains, dents and scratches. So durability and practicality need to be your main concerns. Luxury vinyl flooring is one of the most practical choses for the kitchen as it portrays products like wood & stones, but without any of the upkeep.

Amtico Flooring is a brand of luxury vinyl flooring. The product is made from a resin, which is compounded with various high quality plasticizers and mixed with stabilizers. This produces flooring that is extremely durable and best of all Amtico is all made here in the UK.

Underfloor heating can be used with a majority of floor coverings including wood, carpet, laminate, vinyl and rugs. However the heat-up time will depend on the thermal conductivity of the flooring material you choose. We would always recommend consulting the underfloor heating installers and flooring manufactures

Underlay is a requirement when fitting laminate, but which one? Underlays can have various technical characteristics, which may or may not be needed for the different rooms around your house.

The following characteristics have to be considered:

• Whether the subfloor is affected by damp/moisture
• If the subfloor has minor imperfections
• Sound insulation both for the room of installation & any rooms below
• Thermal insulation. This may be required, for example above-unheated areas like conservatories or garages

There is really an answer for the best underlay, but there is an answer for the best underlay for your requirements

Most of the time, all you need to keep your laminate flooring well maintained is a light sweep or vacuum, or a damp cloth when a slightly deeper clean is required.

Engineered Wood Flooring is made of a core of hardwood or plywood, with a layer of hardwood veneer on the top of the surface. It’s still made of genuine wood so it gives any space the same contemporary look and feel which solid wood offers.

There are many benefits to an engineered floor, but one of the main reasons you would chose a engineered floor rather than a solid floor is that is it more stable due to the product being manufactured with multiple layers, rather than one solid piece of wood.

A floating floor is a floor that does not need to be nailed or glued to the sub-floor. This fitting system is usually used with floors such as laminate flooring or engineered wood flooring.

A lacquered floor refers to the finished applied to the wood either in production or once the product is laid. A lacquer is generally one of the harder finishes available and requires less ongoing maintenance than finishes like a natural oil.

Although engineered wood flooring can cope with moisture better than solid wood it is important to keep the flooring dry. For everyday cleaning we recommend to vacuum cleaner with a soft flooring attachment or a dry microfiber dust mop to pick up the day to day dust and dirt.

Engineered Wood Flooring is made of a core of hardwood or plywood, with a layer of hardwood veneer on the top of the surface. It’s still made of genuine wood so it gives any space the same contemporary look and feel which solid wood offers.

Engineered Wood Flooring is made of a core of hardwood or plywood, with a layer of hardwood veneer on the top of the surface. It’s still made of genuine wood so it gives any space the same contemporary look and feel which solid wood offers

Engineered Wood Flooring generally have two fitting types, a click system and a tongue & groove. The click system doesn’t require glue, however you may require glue floor the tongue and groove system depending on whether you choose to glue to boards or use the secret nail method.

Engineered wood flooring is durable but different factors can effect the durability of the board for example the species of the surface veneer, the surface treatment and the room environment. We would always recommend speaking to our experts to see which floors best for your requirements.

Whether a engineered wood flooring is suitable for underfloor heating depends on multiple factors, however the more dense and the thinner the floor boards are the better they conduct heat. The underlay used along with the floor can also effect how the heat transfers through the board.

Engineered wood flooring is not all scratch resistant, factors such as the surface finish and wood species can affect the wear resistance of the floor massively. Wood floors with a multilayered polyurethane finish tend to be harder wearing but always speak to our experts first to see what suites your requirements.

Engineered wood flooring is seen to be good for allergies because this floor holds a lower amount of dust, mites, and pollen which are know to cause allergic and respiratory symptoms. Wood Flooring is simply easy to clean & doesn’t harbour dust and other allergy causing material.

The cleaner required can vary on the finish of the floor, the manufacturers usually recommend using their own products along with the flooring ordered. However there are other companies like Bona that offer a range of floor care products.

It is important to keep your solid wood floor dry, as any water left on the surface will cause damage. You can also protect your floor from furniture with pads for the feet of sofas and chairs. Avoid warping from excess sunlight by drawing curtains on a very sunny day.

We recommends that all floors are acclimatised within their packs for 2 to 3 days in the room to be installed to allow the temperature of the floor to equalise with its environment ensuring job site conditions are met. This may vary manufacturer to manufacturer so we would suggest checking the supplier instructions.

How water resistant a floor is depends on the finish applied to a floor, for example a UV or lacquered finish is more water resistant than a natural oil. Our sales team are here to help if you require some advice on the right finish for you.

Solid wood flooring can be fit on any of the following sub-floors, Concrete, Panel, Plank or Joists. Each of the above would require a different level of preparation, so we would recommend consulting the manufacturers fitting instructions.

The degree to which the floor is uneven is a massive factor in whether you can install a wooden floor and the amount of sub floor preparation is required. We would always recommend getting the floor as level as possible before installing any floor.

How scratch resistant a floor is depends on the finish applied to a floor, for example a UV or lacquered finish is more resistant than a natural oil, however a natural oil would be easier to repair. Our sales team are here to help if you require some advice on the right finish for you.

The lifespan of a luxury vinyl tiles, varies on a number of different factors. Companies like Karndean and Amtico offer lifetime guarantees on their products, but this is shown on the individual product pages.

The key to the best possible finish with luxury vinyl tiles is the preparation work. Best at Flooring would always recommend taking the floor all the way down to the sub floor before fitting a luxury vinyl tile.

The maintenance of the vinyl floor can vary slightly from manufacture to manufacture, but most manufactures supply a general maintenance product that you mix with water and apply with a bucket and sponge.

Luxury vinyl tiles are a diverse and cost-effective choice for the home. They are ideal for areas such as kitchens or bathrooms as they are resistant to water when installed correctly. For this reason, vinyl tiles are often used to replace higher maintenance options such as solid wood flooring or carpet.

Luxury Vinyl flooring is perfect for all areas of the home, and idea for bathrooms and kitchens.

Yes, all vinyl floors are prone to fading in direct sunlight. It is recommended that you close blinds or curtains on sunny days to protect your flooring.