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Laminate Flooring vs engineered wood

Emeralds65
Emeralds65 Posts: 78 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Hi All,
I have young children so wanted view on which flooring is the best.
I am inclined towards laminate flooring and wanted to know if Ikea and floors2go are good places to buy from, B&Q just looks so expensive.
Any suggestions and advice please welcome.x

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  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    You can barter in floors2go :)

    Engineered wood and laminate are different things. If you want a real wood finish then engineered is a no brainer. If you aren't bothered then you'll save money buying laminate.
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • andrewf75
    andrewf75 Posts: 10,424 Forumite
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    If it not being real doesn't bother you I'd probably go with posh laminate. I'm currently making the same decision but I'm choosing engineered wood because a floor that looked like wood but isn't would bother me.
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