YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO... Wooden flooring
Suss out the world of wooden flooring with our jargon-busting bible
Feature Natalie Osborn
MIX AND MATCH
Combine lots of different boards for a unique finish. These designs are from Quick Step’s Impressive laminate flooring range, £19.99 per sqm
Top Tip
Updating your bathroom? Quick Step has launched Impressive, the first 100% waterproof laminate. It’s just £19.99 per sqm and is available in 16 different designs. Head to quickstep.co.uk to find out more.
Laminate low-down
When practicality is your priority, laminate is a fantastically affordable option. It’s made of synthetic materials and usually employs a click and lock assembly, which makes it really easy to install – including over existing sub floors. A thick, clear ‘wear layer’ provides durability and a wipe-clean surface, but most types are not waterproof and won’t cope well with standing water. Kitchens, yes – bathrooms, no. with standing water. Kitchens, yes bathrooms, no. Wooden flooring is lusted after by many homeowners on the hunt for durability, affordability and style, but throw in technological terms like ‘engineered planks’ and ‘LVT’, and it’s enough to make even the hardiest HomeStyler run a mile. But no more. Equipped with this no-fuss guide, you’ll know the ins and outs in the time it takes to lay Ikea Lock laminate.