Laminate Flooring

teepoo

Hi All,

I am about to install laminate floor boards in my kitchen.

Can someone suggest a good brand to buy?

Also, how did people determine the floor colour that suited their kitchen? I have no decorating taste, so I am concerned that I will buy the wrong colour!

Thanks,
Pete.

TOTALLY_SKINT_MARE

my husband has a flooring shop so i will ask him for you when he comes in tonight. I have got a vinyl in mine that looks like black floor tiles, its really nice and very hard wearing and in my house with 3 kids and a dog thats alot!!!

Ladybird20

In my hairdressing salon i have vinyl that looks exactly like laminate floor,,in my Rental properties i have laminate floor,,,,i have just had laminate floor laid and i chose a light colour , the reason for it is because a lighter colour makes an area look bright and airy also if yours is a small kitchen you need to go for lighter colours to give the feel of more space,,dark colours tend to emphasise or draw in a small space..the make of my laminate is called "Quick Step" i think it was about 35.00 per metre....it looks great....gud luck with your choices

Hestia

We have Karndean in our kitchen, it wears brilliantly and is really easy to clean. Thoroughly recommend it if you have the cash.

Ladybird20

here is my flooring...hope it helps


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SpendCurber

Ladybird20 wrote: »

here is my flooring...hope it helps


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Very nice!! Love the kitchen! Do you mind me asking what make it is?

Ladybird20

yes its "quick step"...........i can find out the exact shade if you like

Ladybird20

QuickStep.... reference number is....U1187

mr_vampy

Hi teepoo. I'm a laminate floor fitter and would highly recommend Quickstep or one of the other big brands like Moderna, Balterio, Pergo, etc.
As for the floor colour, if you are planning to buy from an independent flooring shop, they may allow you to take some samples home so you can see if it matches with your existing kitchen.

mr_vampy

Ladybird20 wrote: »

..the make of my laminate is called "Quick Step" i think it was about 35.00 per metre....it looks great....gud luck with your choices

£35 per metre!!!! :shocked: Did that price include fitting, or just the laminate itself? The usual price for that particular style that you have is about £14 - £17 per metre.

Ladybird20

OOps sorry,,it included underlay stuff and fitting........and some edge finshing thingys...apparently the underlay stuff that they used was good quality.. i am happy with the result......