There are many flooring types to choose from, so it’s good to have an understanding of each type of flooring to help you make the decision that’s right for you. We offer solid hardwood, engineered wood and laminate flooring in Glasgow and the surrounding areas and are sure to have the right flooring for your budget and lifestyle.
• Solid Hardwood Flooring
• Engineered Wood Flooring
• Laminate Floors
• Quick Step Flooring
• Uniclic Loc Laminate Flooring
• Pergo Flooring
Solid hardwood is not just another piece of covering you put on floors; for some, it is a tradition that has been around for generations. Seen as the archetypal flooring material, solid hardwood flooring gives any home a unique character, whilst giving you many other benefits. Solid wood floors are able to preserve the natural stains, surface and other character marks of each wood variety.
Whereas solid hardwood floors are typically 18mm thick planks cut directly from a tree, engineered hardwood floors are composed of three to five layers of wood glued together using cross-grain lamination. Additional layers mean additional stability so more is better. There are two main reasons that you might choose engineered hardwood flooring. Firstly cost; where the wood is expensive, like Walnut, only the top layer will
Laminate is a fairly new product within the flooring industry and offers an effective, durable and affordable alternative to hardwood flooring. The surface of laminate flooring is incredibly hard wearing as it’s made of tough aluminum oxide with a
Quick Step Laminate Flooring
Quick Step is a high quality brand of
laminate flooring and very popular with our Glasgow customers. Quick Step is one of
the world’s leading producers of laminate flooring. Quick Step laminate flooring is reliable and beautifully designed, and with Quick Step you can find your perfect style
of flooring without having to compromise on durability or strength. There are over 130 products to choose from all of which are
both thin and tough. They are suitable for
both home and office use and you can
choose from popular wood finishes
including oak, teak, ash, beech, cherry,
maple, and walnut to name just a few.
Not only is Quick Step laminate flooring durable and one of the best looking products on the market, it is also environmentally friendly. Quick Step was recently awarded a PEF
forest certification, so you can place an
order knowing that they are environmentally responsible.
Quick Step Perspective Laminate
Flooring
The Quick Step perspective laminate flooring range offers a large number of
wood-effect laminate flooring products to choose from, all with bevelled edges which provides extra definition between the
planks. There are number of colours and
looks to choose from including black, white and various shades of brow.
Quick Step Classic Laminate Flooring
The products available in the Quick Step Classic laminate flooring range are wood effect with squared edges, giving a smooth appearance to the surface. It looks modern and its uniform finish makes it easier to
clean and maintain as dirt and grit can't get
Classic laminate flooring range is 7mm
thick and offers a 20 year warranty. Choose from black, white and many shades of
browns.
Quick Step Country Laminate Flooring
The Quick Step Country laminate flooring range is wood effect planks with v-groove bevelled edges, giving a distinct join with
the next plank for a more original
appearance. The Country laminate flooring range gives a distinctive and stylish look,
and is easy to install with the Uniclic installation system. Planks are 9.5mm thick and are covered by a 20 year guarantee.
Quick Step Eligna Laminate Flooring
The Quick-Step Eligna laminate flooring
range has wider planks which are 156 mm giving a different look to the Country
laminate and classic laminate flooring
range. This range gives a lovely uniform
look with many shades of wood-effect laminate to choose from. The planks are
8mm thick and offer the standard 20 year warranty.
Quick Step Elegance Laminate Flooring
Quick Step Elegance laminate flooring is a smaller range a series of wood-effect
products (mostly oak) featuring v-groove bevelled edges and pronounced joins between the planks. It’s an attractive
laminate flooring range and each plank is 101.8mm wide.
Quick Step Linesse Laminate Flooring
Like the Elegance laminate flooring range,
the Linesse laminate flooring range offers a
smaller range to choose from but all of which give a very attractive finish. Planking is narrower at 69mm. There are just eight products to choose from and all planks are
colours, featuring imitations of wood in popular species such as oak, teak and
walnut.
Quick Step Largo Laminate Flooring
The Quick Step Largo laminate flooring range offers a much wider plank at 205mm,
and with much more pronounced joins produced by V-grooves on all four edges.
This range is installed with the Uniclic
system and offers a 25 year guarantee.
Choose from pale brown, to darker shades
and black.
Waterproof Quick Step Lagune Laminate Flooring
This range is ideal for the bathroom. The
Quick Step Lagune laminate flooring is an exclusive range of imitation ship deck
flooring with much more pronounced joins between the planks. This range is very
durable and unlike many other laminate flooring types it will withstand water
spillages and heavy use in damp areas.
Choose from varieties of varnished oak, vintage oak, grey teak.
Quick Step Quadra Laminate Flooring
Tiles
This is a smaller range, with 9 finishes to choose from. The Quick-Step Quadra
Laminate Flooring Tile range has a
distinctive colour and pattern, with 394mm wide tiles with micro-bevelled edges for a more defined join.
Uniclic Loc laminate flooring is a unique installation mechanism, which makes installing your floor incredibly quick and easy. It takes just a single click to install each plank and no glue or adhesive is necessary. The boards neatly interlock to give a smooth uniform finish, making it faster to install and so reducing your installation costs compared to hardwood flooring.
Each product offers its own unique look, with varying bevelled edges for a smooth finish to those offering a more pronounced
There are very long warranties on this range, usually around 20 years so you will have peace of mind that your laminate flooring is guaranteed to last.
Pergo produces high quality laminate flooring, specializing in thicker laminate floors measuring between 8 mm and 11 mm. It is the toughest kind of laminate and is ideal for highly used rooms in the home as well as shops and businesses. In 2009 Pergo celebrated 30 years’ of successful laminate flooring production so you can be sure that you can rely upon their tried and tested products. Not only are they environmentally friendly and utilize recycling technologies.
There are many wood effect laminate products to choose from including some unique design such as the Grey Zebrano
Pergo Oak Laminate Flooring
Many of Pergo’s products are oak effect
which proves to be very popular with our Glasgow customers. Oak laminate flooring is a good choice if you like the appearance of oak floor but are looking for something more practical, easy to maintain and affordable. This range includes some very light coloured shades as well as darker ones including thermotreated oak, black oak and carbonised oak.
There are some great options if you are looking for a white oak laminate floor. Pergo offers four products to choose from, although two of these are very pale rather than white. The basic white oak is a very pale brown with a hint of pink, and the original white oak is even paler.
Distressed white oak laminate flooring is available in two plank widths of 144 mm and 198 mm. All of the white oak laminate flooring types offer squared edges which give a smoother appearance, and are the most durable laminate available so easy to maintain and very long lasting.
The kitchen is often the hub of the home, and endures a lot of foot traffic. It’s often the place that people gravitate towards and spend long periods of time in, making tea, chatting and cooking. Kitchen floors need to be durable as well as comfortable enough underfoot for people to stand up for long periods of time. With your kitchen floor you shouldn’t have to compromise on the appearance for durability and comfort, and with the wide range of products available on the market today it needn’t cost the earth.
Kitchen Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring offers the appearance of solid or hardwood flooring, with low cost
and low maintenance benefits. It takes very little effort to keep your kitchen laminate
floor looking its best for years to come, and there are so many shades and colours to choose from. Whatever the look and style
Kitchen Hardwood Flooring
If you are looking for a more traditional look and feel in your kitchen, then you may prefer the look and feel of solid hardwood flooring. It is exceptional quality and as with the laminate flooring range, there are many different species to choose from. There will
be a wood type to complement your décor and you can create the perfect look for any room.
Hardwood flooring is authentic, beautiful and will last for generations with the right care and attention. It will add appeal to your home both when you are living there, and when you choose to sell.
Kitchen Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo wooden flooring is a relatively new addition to flooring options available in the UK, and will give a very distinctive look and
If you are thinking of replacing your kitchen floor with something durable, beautiful and easy to maintain we will come to your home with laminate, hardwood and bamboo samples to help you decide which one would suit your lifestyle, décor and budget. Give us a call today and we will be happy to provide you with some no obligation quotes.
Choosing flooring for the bathroom can be very hard, as it’s important that it is durable and suitable for this wet and damp environment. The floor needs to withstand heavy use and needs to be practical as well as affordable.
One of the most suitable products for the bathroom is the Quick Step Lagune Ship Deck Laminate floors which are designed
especially for the wet environment of the
You will also have peace of mind knowing that the Quick Step Ship Deck range comes with 25-year warranties and with our discounts and special offers on fitting your new floor, there are some great savings to be had on these beautiful laminate bathroom floors.
When you decide to have a hardwood, engineered or laminate flooring installed in your home you will also need underlay to make the most of your new floor. There are many types to choose from, and when we come to your home to provide you with a quote and show you samples we will be able to advise you on the best underlay depending on what flooring we are installing, and what the surface is like.
DPM Underlay
When installing a floor over concrete subfloor we recommended that you use a flooring underlay with in-built Damp Proof Membrane (DPM). This will prevent any moisture damage to your floor as damp can make your new wood floor expand and potentially buckle, it is very easy to prevent with the right floor underlay. Expansion isn’t as common with engineered flooring but can be expected with hardwood flooring.
Many of our Glasgow customers live in apartments and so flooring underlay with sound reduction qualities is a popular and sensible choice. This can prevent quite a large amount of noise from travelling to the rooms below, and is also suitable for bedrooms. It has also been popular with our business customers as it’s popular in office blocks where a lot of noise from another floor can be very distracting.
Thermal Insulation Underlay
Thermal insulation in your underlay can save you money by helping a room to retain heat. As prices of gas and electricity rise, our Glasgow customers need all the help they can get to reduce bills! Generally all flooring underlay offers some level of thermal insulation purely because it is an extra layer to your flooring; however products specifically designed for thermal insulation will do a better job at retaining heat in your home.
One main reason for a problem arising with hardwood and laminate floors is subfloor issues. If the subfloor is uneven then this can cause many problems, but there are things you can do to prevent and correct this. We use an underlay which is designed to eliminate uneven subfloors and solve any problems without extra work.
Underfloor Heating
If your engineered wood or laminate flooring has underfloor heating then you need to choose the right underlay that has been specifically designed to be used with it. If the products you choose are not designed for use with heating then it can cause the system to overheat as it isn’t covered with products which aren’t designed to help the air to circulate.
Over the last few years, with people being more environmentally conscious, bamboo flooring has really taken off. Not only is it environmentally friendly but it also looks stunning in any room and is durable enough for areas of heavy use.
Bamboo flooring offers are more unconventional alternative and many people prefer this to hardwood and solid flooring options.
So what are the benefits of bamboo flooring?
Super tough and durable
Bamboo is a very strong wood. When growing wild, it’s very tough and can pretty much grow in any soil. When it is processed as a flooring product it undergoes further strengthening, and ends up even stronger than oak.
Technically, bamboo is a grass and grows extremely quickly compared to any other
type of wood. It is also very quick growing, taking only 3 years to reach full maturity
while with most other trees, take three
times as long. It can therefore be replaced much more easily, making their use better
for the environment. However, there are a couple of things to consider when choosing bamboo:
Quality can vary
You need to make sure that you choose a trusted flooring supplier who can source good quality bamboo on your behalf. At present there are no official certification standards for bamboo flooring even though it is approved by the (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) LEED. That means that quality or hardness of the bamboo flooring can actually vary, depending on the company you’re using. We source only the best bamboo so make
Bamboo can scratch easier than hardwood flooring
Bamboo floors can be easy to scratch or dent if they’re damaged by heavy furniture that’s moved or jolted. This may not be the best option if you have children or lots of pets. However, there are steps you can take to prevent damage such as lifting rather than dragging furniture, removing high heels and sports shoes, making sure your pets don’t have sharp nails and using furniture castors.
The pros outweigh the cons when it comes to bamboo flooring, so give us a call and we will happily bring samples to your home for you to choose from.
Beech is native to Britain, and the bark of the tree is smooth and a very distinctive light grey in colour. In beech woods there is often very little else growing because the leaves prevent sunlight from reaching it. The leaves that fall from the beech take a very long time to disintegrate so they form a blanket on the floor, again preventing anything on the ground from growing.
Beech wood is very strong and durable and has a lovely even texture. Beech is a pale and attractive hardwood with a lightly marked surface which gives a floor character without being dark enough to detract from the design of the rest of the room.
Beech Hardwood Flooring
Beech is a very attractive hardwood flooring option; it’s pale but available in many shades, tone and styles. You can choose flooring with either few markings or more markings to make it look more distinctive.
Beech Engineered Flooring
Beech engineered flooring is constructed by three or four layers of wood being fused together, with the beech hardwood layer on top to give the finished product the same appearance as solid beech flooring.
Beech Laminate Flooring
Beech laminate flooring is very popular because there is such a large range to choose from. It’s durable, easy to maintain and very affordable. It’s ideal for areas of heavy use and is quick and easy to install. You can choose from many shades and effects from many different brands.
Oak is an incredibly popular wood floor option, and is by far our most popular
product. Other flooring options become fashionable but oak is the one that is consistently fitted throughout homes in Glasgow. As a tree, it’s tall, strong and impressive and even though certain conditions can affect the growth rate, it can reach impressive heights of around 60 to
100 feet.
There are hundreds of species including deciduous and evergreen varieties, and oak trees produce acorns which take between
six and 18 months to mature but the trees themselves take hundreds of years.
Oak is a highly attractive and sought after building material and is great for furniture
as well as flooring. Because of its strength
oak was even used to construct ships up
until the 19th century, which is another
reason why it is a perfect material for your
flooring.
Installing an oak hardwood in your home provides any room with beauty, strength, style and durability. There are many products to choose from, all offering a great range of styles, shades, finishes and plank width. Colours vary, from very dark to very pale, and with varying knots, markings and plank width. Choose from many finishes and edges to give your home a traditional yet stunning appearance.
Oak engineered flooring
Oak engineered flooring is also very popular with our Glasgow customers and it comprises several wood layers stuck to one another using high pressures. This method of construction helps in creating wooden flooring, which boasts higher strength and durability compared to a wooden floor of solid material, whilst retaining the same aesthetics as the solid variety.
Engineered flooring is also less likely to
expand and contract, unlike hardwood
flooring. This happens because of room
Oak laminate flooring
Laminate flooring combines the look of natural wood with the manmade benefit of being durable, attractive and very easy to maintain. Oak laminate is one of our most popular products and this reflects the current fashion for hardwoods in general. There are over 150 oak laminate flooring types to choose from, and it is available in light, medium and dark shades with wide or narrow planks. The options really are endless, but whatever you choose you will end up with a very attractive flooring to complement your home.
Walnut is becoming an ever increasingly popular flooring choice for many of our Glasgow customers. Walnut trees are deciduous and grow to between 10 and 40 meters tall, maturing in about 20 years. Walnut trees are strong trees and very resistant to cold, although they can become damaged by excessive frost.
The timber itself is very hard and dense, which is one of the reasons that it makes such good flooring. Walnut floors also polish up to a very smooth finish and the colour ranges from creamy white to a deeper, dark shade.
Walnut is grainy and well-marked which has a lot of rings, knots and lines making a very
which makes it a very popular choice for a living room.
Walnut Hardwood Flooring
Walnut hardwood flooring is very unusual
and distinctive. It has many patterns and is available in both light and dark shades. It is
a very attractive choice, especially in living rooms and walnut in either engineered or hardwood floors will last for generations.
Walnut Engineered Flooring
Walnut engineered flooring is also very popular with Glasgow homes and
comprises several wood layers stuck to one
Walnut Laminate Flooring
Walnut is a darker wood, but one with rich features and tones, including deep brown swirls, lines and knots to provide a distinctive and attractive surface. There are many laminate flooring choices, all available in different grades, edges and finishes.
