The wonder of wood Revive your home

PERFECT PARQUET

Add a sense of elegance to your home with this parquet-inspired pattern in the form of an easy to fit and maintain laminate. This eye-catching realistic design has a matt finish on a smooth surface with no grooves between the extra wide boards for a seamless look. Each plank measures 1,261mm x 190.5mm and can be used in bathrooms, as well as with underfloor heating. This laminate also comes with a 20-year warranty for peace of mind.

Balterio Xpressions laminate in blocks, £26.99 per sq m, Carpetright

ADD STRIKING MODERN LINES

Go for the look of wood in a modern finish with this chevron design vinyl in a bold colourway. A great budget-friendly alternative to natural wood floors, vinyl requires minimal upkeep and can cope with most spillages. A practical and easy way to update a room, with the correct subfloor preparation a savvy DIYer should be able to install this type of floor within a day for most rooms.

Pamera vinyl floor from the

Ultimate Timber collection, from £21 per sq m, Avenue Floors

FAKE IT IN ST YLE

For a truly authentic wooden feel without the hard work, Amtico’s Toulouse oak in the French weave laying pattern is the perfect choice. This LVT is hard-wearing, scratch and waterresistant and only requires a sweep, occasional mop and a yearly deep clean to keep it looking its best. It’s also comfortable underfoot and compatible with underfloor heating. With a slightly higher price point than many other luxury vinyl tiles, the look and feel of this flooring, plus its easy upkeep, help to justify the expense – especially when you see the transformation it can provide in your home.

Toulouse oak in French weave laying pattern, from £70 per sq m, Amtico Signature

CREATE TIMELESS APPEAL

This charming wood-effect flooring allows you to enjoy the natural textures and look of wood in a hard-wearing vinyl. It’s extremely durable, slip-resistant, plus has a Protectorate-PU layer that ensures the planks are built to last. Measuring 19.6cm x 132cm the planks have a dry back, and require a special adhesive to fix them into place, although this flooring is also available in a click system for a speedier installation. Suitable for most rooms of the house and with underfloor heating, this solution will fit in seamlessly in both modern and traditional homes.

Select Brio oak 22237, from £24.99 per sq m, Moduleo

BATHROOM-FRIENDLY

This Classic oak Beige laminate floor has been developed to replicate the nuances of wood across pattern and texture for a realistic finish. A patented click system with the brand’s Hydroseal technology means a water-resistant finish, making it possible to have laminate in the kitchen and bathroom, where traditional wood floors may warp over time. We love the pale beige colour, which will help to keep schemes light and bright – perfect for smaller rooms where the wood-effect will add style and character, too. Classic oak laminate in Beige from the Impressive collection, from £23.99 per sq m, Quick-Step

MAKE THE MOST OF NATURAL GRAINS

We love the chevron design that these engineered planks so effortlessly achieve. The brushed European oak planks have a bevelled edge and a tongue-and-groove profile that should be glued into place. Made from FSC certified timber, this flooring is suitable for use with underfloor heating. The natural grain creates subtle detailing

Neutro 45 degree chevron engineered oak wood flooring, £71.95 per sq m, The Italian Collection, Havwoods

for your scheme that will improve with age.

MAKE A STYLE STATEMENT

Suitable for any room of the house, this eye-catching wood-effect luxury vinyl tile also supports underfloor heating to keep you extra cosy underfoot. Highly durable, this flooring has a 0.55mm wear layer making it perfectly robust for everyday living and requires little more than a wipe and the occasional mop to keep it looking as good as new. We love the realistic wood characteristics that have been combined with a geometric pattern to give your scheme a subtle, yet striking, finish.

Palace Offcut art luxury vinyl tiles, £29.95 per sq m, Lifestyle Floors

THE LUXE LOOK

Bring a sense of luxury and style to your home with this striking engineered wood flooring. Made from oak, the planks include slight variants that you’d expect with a real wood solution, giving it a more rustic and interesting finish wherever you choose to lay it. Suitable for living spaces, hallways and kitchens, each plank has the effect of three strips of wood, creating a finish that oozes detailing from colour and wood grain. A 20-year wear warranty gives you peace of mind that this investment is worthwhile.

THE LOW-DOW N ON LVT A N D LA MINATE

David Snazel, Buyer of Hard Flooring at

Carpetright, shares all you need to know about these two versatile flooring choices

LVT For those who want to recreate the look of wood, advances in flooring technology have given us realistic wood finishes at a fraction of the price. Many LVT styles are available as planks with an inventive click system, meaning they are incredibly easy to install with no glue. Each plank clicks together to create a seamless floating floor with a smooth, authentic finish. Although possible to fit LVT yourself, the best results will be achieved with an expert fitter. It’s durable, and lowmaintenance, while being compatible with underfloor heating for an extra touch of luxury and warmth underfoot. Although typically easy to maintain, consider cleaning products carefully as not all chemicals are suitable and may cause discolouration.

Why you want LVT:

• It looks amazing • Has a softer feel than laminate • Is scuff- and stain-resistant • Supports underfloor heating • It absorbs sound, insulates heat and is comfortable underfoot • It’s highly resistant to water, making it perfect for bathrooms

LA MINATE Modern day print and production processes now mean that most styles of flooring can be emulated with a laminate floor, from classic wood planks to stone effects – and all for a reasonable price. Exceptionally durable, low-maintenance and easy to clean, it’s also a popular choice for DIY installation. Carpetright laminate flooring is installed using a click system, meaning installation is straightforward and there is no need for adhesive. Do bear in mind that not all laminates are suitable for use in a kitchen or bathroom, as moisture can cause them to warp.

Why you want laminate:

• It’s hard-wearing • There are many versatile designs • Supports underfloor heating • It’s scratch-, fade- and dent-resistant • An easy-to-clean option • Much softer and warmer underfoot than ceramic tiles or stone flooring • It’s often an affordable choice

FINISHING TOUCHES

How you finish your flooring can take up its style stakes – edge your room with straight planks for a neat and considered look. The soft woodgrain detailing on this vinyl tile has been carefully designed to precisely recreate the original brushed plank faces. Its subtle grey oak shading makes this luxury vinyl tile a versatile choice to base a new scheme on.

Grey brushed oak DS21, from £49.99 per sq m, Karndean