A guide to laminate flooring brands
Friday, 20 May 2011 12:24 PM
Before you buy cheap flooring online, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the brands so that you can be sure of choosing the product that best suits your wishes and requirements.
And there are so many to pick from! If you decided to buy laminate flooring online then it is likely that you made this choice because you want a durable and attractive floor that is more affordable than hardwood.
Wooden floors have never been more popular but it is not always practical or within budget to introduce them to the home, which is why laminate is such a great alternative.
With several options available - such as ash, pine, walnut, maple, beech and oak - you simply need to select the tone and colour that best fits in with your property's fixtures and fittings or that will complement the decorative scheme you have chosen.
There are also a number of different thicknesses so that you can be sure of having a floor that is hardwearing enough for your requirements - essential if you are planning to place it in a room like the kitchen.
Best of all, it looks just like real wood so visitors may not even be able to tell the difference!
There are a number of great quality brands to choose from when it comes to picking your new laminate floor, including Florence and Pergo.
Florence flooring is well suited to commercial premises like offices because it is so durable, but also aesthetically-pleasing.
Its designs even feature the distinctive markings of the tree it is based on.
Meanwhile, Pergo has some gorgeous shades and patterns to choose from that could be perfect throughout your home.
Alternatively, why not choose Tarkett, which can be used in the home, the office and is even perfect for sports surfaces!
Of course, you could select wood effect vinyl flooring if you require the look of real wood at a fraction of the cost.
This can be a good option in the bathroom, as it will not stain or warp when it is submerged in water.
The material is so easy to clean it will stay looking as good as when you first had it fitted and again there are a number of top brands to choose from - including Armstrong's RhinoFloor.
Whatever brand you end up choosing, you can be assured they will provide the highest quality product.
