Laminate Flooring

Laminate Flooring has become extremely popular over the last 10 years or so as it looks great, is easy to keep clean and doesn’t wear or stain like some floor coverings. Cheap laminate flooring however is a false economy as it doesn’t look that good and takes longer to fit. Having tried most makes of laminate, I now recommend the flooring from Quick Step www.quick-step.com as providing high quality at a value for money price.

As many diy’ers will tell you, the tricky bits when fitting laminate flooring are around the edges of a room, where walls may not be square and door openings need to be dealt with. That’s where I can save you a lot of time and stress. I have the tools and skills to make your finished job perfect.

Laminate flooring is a composite material that simulates wood and has a tough top layer fused to a resin and fibre board base. The flooring ‘floats’ on the existing floor surface which should be flat. An underlay of foam or fibre tiles is generally laid first. The planks, which have a tongue and groove for fitting are laid on top and tapped together for a good fit. A 10mm gap needs to be left at the edges to allow for expansion. This gap can be covered either by lifting the skirting board prior to fitting, then dropping it back on top; or by fitting beading.

Once fitted, laminate flooring should be kept free of dust and dirt to avoid scratching. Minor liquid spills don’t usually cause any problems but should be wiped up as soon as possible.

For advice and quotes for laminate flooring in your home, ring Michael Atkinson on 01229 581078 or 07999 072697 Now or to fill in our enquiry form click here