B&Q Flooring - Is it any good?

Hi all 

For a bedroom, I'm considering Amtico Flooring as it was the only one I saw that which actually impressed me somewhat. However, it looks like might floor will need more intense prep so I'm looking for an alternative just in case it can't be done within budget. 

There are a few people who've told me to just go B&Q. A few they have on display look okay I guess but the reviews on site are mostly terrible. To be fair to B&Q, it seems only people with something bad to say leave reviews. 

It's LVT I'm looking to get. 

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  • mi-key
    mi-key Posts: 1,580 Forumite
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    LVT will still need prep as you can't lay it straight onto floorboards. It needs a nice smooth solid surface to be laid on as it is quite thin and flexible. I fitted B&Q LVT to my home office ( onto tiles thankfully ) and it does look really nice and seems to be holding up well so far.

    It's not really suitable for any rooms that will get wet, but in a bedroom should be fine
  • rob7475
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    Whichever LVT you go for will need the floor to be perfectly smooth and flat. Any high or low spots will show through as the tiles are so thin. Does your bedroom have floorboards, ply or something else?

    As for the B&Q stuff, it will probably be OK but may not be as hardwearing as the branded stuff. You might find that the wear layer is thinner. However, for a bedroom that won't get as much foot traffic, it's probably fine to be honest.


  • rob7475 said:
    Whichever LVT you go for will need the floor to be perfectly smooth and flat. Any high or low spots will show through as the tiles are so thin. Does your bedroom have floorboards, ply or something else?

    As for the B&Q stuff, it will probably be OK but may not be as hardwearing as the branded stuff. You might find that the wear layer is thinner. However, for a bedroom that won't get as much foot traffic, it's probably fine to be honest.


    It's laminate we have at the moment 
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