Cheap Laminate Flooring

Glamazon

Hi

I wondered if anyone could recommend a good quality but cheap laminate flooring? It will be for a nursery so would be looking at a light wood effect.

Want to make the most of the bank holiday offers but don't really now where to start!

Thanks in advance

ormus

ive used the cheap stuff from both wickes and BQ. no real problems with either of em. good value.

OK_Sauce

Don't know if it's nationwide - I'm sure it is - my local B and Q has got 10% off all purchases during May for an initial over £50 spend. Their flooring is very good and there's a good choice.

Hardeman

Hellooo!

Does anybody know of any cheap laminate thats for sale at the moment?

Thanks in advance

Hardy

skiTTish

B&Q waterproof bathroom/kichen laminate
Ours has been down 4 yrs ,looks like new ,I wash with a mop ane bucket ,no prob atall!!

olias

Hardeman wrote: »

Hellooo!

Does anybody know of any cheap laminate thats for sale at the moment?

Thanks in advance

Hardy

Isn't that what the OP is asking or am I missing something?

Olias

lizzer2323

I worked for a wood and laminate company and most laminates are virtually the same now. The only thing that I would say is nothing under 7mm thick, and try to get the best underlay you can. A good underlay really does make all the difference.

anopetse

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hardeman
Hellooo!

Does anybody know of any cheap laminate thats for sale at the moment?

Thanks in advance

Hardy

Isn't that what the OP is asking or am I missing something?

Olias

That's what I thought but then I saw that Hardeman has resurrected an old thread.

hungrynurse_2

lizzer2323 wrote: »

I worked for a wood and laminate company and most laminates are virtually the same now. The only thing that I would say is nothing under 7mm thick, and try to get the best underlay you can. A good underlay really does make all the difference.

What constitutes a good underlay? Ive got the B&Q 3mm underlay ( http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9278656&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=//catal!!!1/en_GB&fh_search=3mm+combilay&fh_eds=ß&fh_refview=search&ts=1247686652332&isSearch=true )which comes in at £1.84m2, but have just seen http://tradepriced.co.uk/laminate_underlay.html which is tog rated, and for the same thickness, I can save around £15 and get .45tog. I havent layed it yet, but would like to know what Ive got is good enough. They also did a fibreboard type, which was 7mm, and only 40p/m2 more expensive, but went with this based on 'mid range'. Any advice or recomendations anyone?

underlay_guru

hungrynurse wrote: »

What constitutes a good underlay? Ive got the B&Q 3mm underlay ( http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9278656&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=//catal!!!1/en_GB&fh_search=3mm+combilay&fh_eds=ß&fh_refview=search&ts=1247686652332&isSearch=true )which comes in at £1.84m2, but have just seen http://tradepriced.co.uk/laminate_underlay.html which is tog rated, and for the same thickness, I can save around £15 and get .45tog. I havent layed it yet, but would like to know what Ive got is good enough. They also did a fibreboard type, which was 7mm, and only 40p/m2 more expensive, but went with this based on 'mid range'. Any advice or recomendations anyone?

Hi,

What constitutes a good laminate underlay? A mixture of thickness and density.

A lot of the cheaper products are a simple sheet of 2 or 3mm foam (Usually white or turquiose green) which is basically intended to provide a thin cushioning between the laminate and the sub-floor. These products are the very basic option, and provide no protection against moisture. A laminate underlay is not intended to be thick and spongy, as this puts undue strain onto the joints of the wood when it is walked on, causing premature wear.

The mid-range option is to purchase a product which incorporates a moisture barrier. These are usually the basic foams, as above, but with an impervious top layer, usually silver, black or gold in colour. These products offer protection against small amounts of moisture penetrating into the laminate floor from the sub floor.

Then we come to the top-spec products, which are manufactured from dense, rubberised foam. These provide a sturdy, solid base for your laminate or wood floor to sit on, whilst at the same time, ironing out any minor imperfections which the sub floor has. Most also incorporate a full damp-proof membrane and reflective top layers, which conserves heat in the room.

Regarding the tog-rating to the products: Basically, the lower the tog rating, the easier it is for heat to pass through it. Products confirmed as Low-Tog are ideal for use where underlfloor heating has been installed.


My picks? If you are on a strict budget, and require something as cheap as possible, go for 2 or 3mm WHITE POLYFOAM;

If you are willing to spend a little more, go for COMFORT SILVER, which has a heat reflective metalised layer.

If you have a very uneven sub floor, use a fibreboard first!

For an all-round, high spec product, go for TIMBERMATE EXCEL, which is of low-tog, has a heat reflective layer, and also incorporates a full damp-proof-membrane. When using this, it should be installed with a vapour tape.

You are looking at tradepriced. I would also advise you to shop around, as there are many other webshops offering these products at varying prices. It does no harm to give them a ring for further honest advice!

I have no association with trade priced or B&Q......

gardnt1

lizzer2323 wrote: »

I worked for a wood and laminate company and most laminates are virtually the same now. The only thing that I would say is nothing under 7mm thick, and try to get the best underlay you can. A good underlay really does make all the difference.

Whilst most lamintaes may be the 'same' now, the way that they join together certainly isnt. Different manufacturers have different systems and most are under a patent.
I still and will always advise Quickstep based purely on their jointing system - best laminate IMHO and can be easily joined without even angling boards if required for those harder areas! Shop around as for a little more £ quickstep will perform a lot better. (IMO!!)

Underlay - as above, always used Timbermate Boardwalk, great underlay and great price by me at around £38 for 15 sqm