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Laminate flooring advice please
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They're two completely different materials. LVT is made from vinyl whereas laminate is made from compressed wood fibres.ejv said:LVT seems to be 30-50% dearer than laminate. I don't know whether LVT has significant advantages over laminate to justify spending that much0 -
Laminate flooring is a flooring product made from layers of hard and soft wood, with a layer of plastic film on top. It is typically used in residential and commercial applications. Laminate flooring is often preferred for its durability, low maintenance, and ease of installation.
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SPC is the new flavour of the month for LVT I think according to a shop salesman I talked to yesterday. They said its more hard wearing, while still being comfortable to walk on. They also said some don't need an underlay as it is built in. I have no idea what is true, or embellished as I am still looking myself so will be interested in the various replies.0
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LVT is great for wet areas (we've got Karndean in the kitchen and both bathrooms) but, for me, it's got to be engineered oak in the living areas.0
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