Walnut - a great option for flooring in laminate or engineered
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 7:23 PM
If you are after a floor with a rich and luxurious appearance, walnut could be the perfect choice for you.
Walnut flooring looks great in most rooms in the house and could be the perfect option for a home office, living area or bedroom.
If you have decided that walnut is the best look for your home, you have several options to consider - you can choose from walnut laminate flooring or walnut engineered wood flooring.
Walnut laminate flooring is available from a range of leading manufacturers - Elka, Florence, Loc Floor and Quick-Step to name a few - and is ideal if you are looking for a product that is easy to install. Many laminate floors can be fitted using a click installation system, meaning there is no need for glue, nails or any kind of specialist expertise. These DIY-friendly floors can also be fitted over most types of subfloor, including underfloor heating. However, it is important to note that laminate floors are not suitable for rooms that are frequently wet or damp - such as the bathroom.
Walnut engineered flooring is an alternative for a similarly luxe look in your home. With this option, you will be able to choose floor planks of varying width and thickness and can select between floorboards with square or bevelled edges. This type of flooring is available from leading brands such as Tarkett and Florence and is usually covered by a manufacturer's warranty so you can enjoy your new floor for many years to come.
Engineered walnut flooring is considered to be dimensionally stable - a characteristic which allows the product to work well with many different types of subfloor. It is recommended that if you are fitting your floor over a concrete subfloor, you may wish to opt for an underlay with a damp-proof membrane for added protection.
If you are unsure about whether or not walnut is the perfect flooring choice for you, why not request a sample so you can see what it looks like in your home before you make your purchase? Whether you opt for a laminate or engineered wood product, your new walnut floor will look great in any room of your home.
