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3 OF THE BEST… always choose timber over faux tile
ECO FLOORINGS timber-effect as while faux may
look similar, it doesn’t have the
softness or warmth underfoot.’
David is a laminate fan: ‘I would
choose a high-quality yet affordable “ I’m a fan of
design as, with its authentic
embossing and matt finish, it’s hard laminate. Many
to differentiate from real wood. Plus,
many are now waterproof – perfect are waterproof
for whatever my son throws at it!’
RECLAIMED Roger would go for real wood: now – perfect for
Creek Rustic reclaimed ‘Something that truly shows it is
engineered flooring, whatever my son
from £98.34sq m, Havwoods actually wood – genuine grain,
colour, blemishes and features
throws at it! ”
of it being a natural product.’
DAVID SNAZEL, CARPETRIGHT
O N E
I’M ON A BUDGET, BUT IS
THERE A FALSE ECONOMY?
‘Don’t compromise on quality,’ says
David. ‘Cheaper options are a quick
S M A L L S T E P
fix; it’s more cost-effective to see it as
ULTRA GREEN an investment that will last for years.’
Okofloor in Leni, made from organic Josie adds: ‘I’d hesitate to tile floors
castor and rapeseed oil, £62sq m, throughout unless you have the
The Colour Flooring Company
budget to install underfloor heating
– you’ll save in the short-term
on the cost of the floor, but your
heating bills may be higher.’ Roger
suggests thinking about the length
of boards, too: ‘We recommend
long-length, high-grade boards.’
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS
SUSTAINABLE CHOICE OF GOOD QUALITY?
Wicanders Wise cork in Lane
Antique White, £59.94sq m, ‘When buying timber, check the
Natural Wood Flooring overall construction of the product
RIGID LUXURY
VINYL TILE
‘Vinyl is becoming
bolder,’ says
Carpetright’s David
Snazel. Starfloor Tile
Cube 3D luxury vinyl
tiles in Grey, £29.99sq
m, Carpetright
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