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VegasPhil

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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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7th Jul 15 at 21:01

The missus is adamant that she wants laminate flooring in the lounge.

I have done the usual rounds - B&Q, Carpet Right etc. Extortionate prices as expected really. Does anyone have any recommendations for Laminate flooring? Makes, Links etc?

Will also be going for some striped carpet on the stairs and landing and redecoration whilst we're at it. Unbelievably we have been here three years this month

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Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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7th Jul 15 at 22:22

I've had laminate from topps tiles and b&q. The b&q stuff isn't too bad when it's on offer.

Russ

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8th Jul 15 at 10:45

dont do it

richardworrall

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Location: Derby
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8th Jul 15 at 11:33

just had our lounge and dining room done, you get what you pay for. We've gone for the 11mm thick stuff with a slight bevelled edge. We got a few quotes as it needed fitting as well due to unlevel floors. Cost a small fortune but came with good guarantee.

VegasPhil

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8th Jul 15 at 11:55

quote:
Originally posted by Russ
dont do it

It's shit isn't it. I'm in it for the quiet life though.

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Chris x

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Registered: 11th Sep 08
Location: Bexhill
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8th Jul 15 at 14:43

Got mine from B&Q when on offer. Pictures and prices in my project thread.

Quality seems good and is no different a year on.

Wouldn't have it in a lounge though!

Andrew

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Registered: 5th May 04
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8th Jul 15 at 18:12

Got mine from Tops Tiles.

I can't stand the stuff!! Gets very dusty, bubbles when you clean it or spill stuff, scratches, it's noisy... It's not that cheap either.

It does last if you don't want it to stay mint. I've still got it down in my rental property 5 years on.

Cavey

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Registered: 11th Nov 02
Location: Derby
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8th Jul 15 at 18:51

I did our hallway and I nearly ended up smashing.it all to bits, drove me fucking crazy, popping out every time I moved to the next bit.

Did it for the same reasons as you, to shut her up. No chance she's having the living room done though!

If you do get it, pay someone to do it!

(was mid priced from homebase)

[Edited on 08-07-2015 by Cavey]

Mad Moe

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Registered: 14th Jun 01
Location: Northumberland
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8th Jul 15 at 20:15

If you're wanting a timber style finish go for either an engineered board or a Karndean equivalent, laminate is cheap and nasty.

MikeF86

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8th Jul 15 at 20:17

quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
Got mine from Tops Tiles.

I can't stand the stuff!! Gets very dusty, bubbles when you clean it or spill stuff, scratches, it's noisy... It's not that cheap either.

It does last if you don't want it to stay mint. I've still got it down in my rental property 5 years on.

BYRON

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8th Jul 15 at 22:43

Have a look at Karndean Phil - not cheap but really nice

Rob_Quads

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Registered: 29th Mar 01
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9th Jul 15 at 21:57

We've got Quick-Step 950 Perspective 4 Laminate Flooring in our entrance and livingroom/dining room.
In terms of laminate I really like it. Doesn't look cheap. Installed well with virtually no damaged boards.

Not the cheapest but having used some cheap stuff elsewhere in the house and a friend using midrange it's obvious to see the difference in quality
My main tip is bargain hard as we got a good chunk off when we ordered ours

VegasPhil

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11th Jul 15 at 18:23

Cheers for the recommends. It's all gone a little quiet. Fingers crossed the idea will pass.

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Andrew

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11th Jul 15 at 19:07

She will be back on the idea Phil or it will be something else

--ToM--

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11th Jul 15 at 19:15

Iv got karndeanin my kitchen and bathroom wasn't cheap but well worth it

Chris C

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14th Jul 15 at 21:26

Quickstep is the only laminate worth looking at.

richardworrall

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15th Jul 15 at 13:13

quote:
Originally posted by Chris C
Quickstep is the only laminate worth looking at.

thats what ours it, really good quality.

Chris C

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Registered: 2nd Jan 05
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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15th Jul 15 at 13:31

Best available... I won't fit anything else !

I'm selling loads of the Rustic range, it's lovely.

VegasPhil

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15th Jul 15 at 18:17

Why is it so good? Is it nice to work with as a fitter, or is it genuinely decent?

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richardworrall

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Location: Derby
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16th Jul 15 at 20:28

we had ours fitted as needed adjoining floors leveling as well so cant comment on fitting but quality and finish is spot on.

Chris C

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Location: Hemel Hempstead
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19th Jul 15 at 13:24

Both Phil, they have the best and strongest locking systems. They do not come apart like others !

It's a bit more expensive than the like of homebase etc but you won't need to replace it in a couple of years !

[Edited on 19-07-2015 by Chris C]

Chris C

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Registered: 2nd Jan 05
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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19th Jul 15 at 13:25

They also make a their own beading and doorbars so everything is a perfect match.

Gary

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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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19th Jul 15 at 14:37

Just before you go laminating any thing, do you have proper floorboards in your house? Seen so many people put fake wood over the top of real timber floorboards when you could just refurb them

Ben G

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19th Jul 15 at 14:45

That's probably because refurbishing real floorboards appears to be the biggest ballache ever.

Chris C

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Location: Hemel Hempstead
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19th Jul 15 at 17:44

Most usually get hacked about by plumbers and electricians aswell

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