Laminat flooring

AndrewJ · 03-07-2005, 16:58

Hiya all, well we have a need with three dogs to get laminate flooring put into my living room, kitchen and bottom hallway, I am not after doing this myself as I would like a really proffesional look to it.

Can anyone recommend a very good supplier of pale ( not too pale ) beech decking which can take kids and dogs running on it for a very long while, and that wont go and bust my bank?

Thanks all.

Andrew

Paul K · 03-07-2005, 17:00

Laminate flooring with pets? Are you sure you want to watch your dogs sliding about the place or listen to their nails clipping along the floor all day?

Roy MM · 03-07-2005, 17:02

Great watching my dog skidding round corners.

AndrewJ · 03-07-2005, 17:02

Not a issue Paul.

Dogs are out most of the day with my partner on fields then cleaned when they come home.

paulyoung666 · 03-07-2005, 17:02

you only get what you pay for , and boy are you going to pay , one of the problems you will have is , to get a good enough quality to stand upto use in your kitchen all of it will have to be the same unless you can match the color from a different product

AndrewJ · 03-07-2005, 17:05

We have deciced if the cost of decking the kitchen is daft we will just lino it, and deck the living room and hallway ( lower end not the steps )

Raistlin · 03-07-2005, 17:05

Wouldn't bother with laminate, it's impossible to seal correctly.

You're going to need a flooring that can be sealed properly to stop any moisture getting into it (especially in the kitchen). If any moisture gets into it then you can kiss goodbye to all your hard-earned money as the flloring starts to lift an warp!

You might be better with a vinyl (not too soft or the dog's claws will penetrate it) or some tiles.

AndrewJ · 03-07-2005, 17:07

Have hit a good point there, just where to get a quote and decide on which flooring its hard work because of the dogs.

How much likely for a living room and lower hallway to be done in stone tiling ( have spotted them in Bnq and they look nice ) or would i be wiser to cut cost and go for a vinyl tile?

Paul K · 03-07-2005, 17:08

To be honest I wouldn't laminate a large area of the downstairs with dogs in the house but if you want it done then you would be suprised how easy it is to do if you take your time and plan it properly. Many DIY shacks sell good quality laminate now, the clik-lok system is easy to use and looks good when it's done.
If you want it done for you then you will be paying a lot of money for it, probably 2-3 times the cost of doing it yourself.

AndrewJ · 03-07-2005, 17:09

Hmm I am more worried of making a hash of it.

Paul K · 03-07-2005, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Saxodriver

Have hit a good point there, just where to get a quote and decide on which flooring its hard work because of the dogs.

How much likely for a living room and lower hallway to be done in stone tiling ( have spotted them in Bnq and they look nice ) or would i be wiser to cut cost and go for a vinyl tile?

Take your room measurements to your local carpet store and ask for an estimate, make sure they quote you for the right laminate for kitchen/ wet areas. Then when you have your quote..... go elsewhere lol

paulyoung666 · 03-07-2005, 17:10

another thing to think of is , it is going to be cold underfoot

edit:- here's another thread on a the same subject , installation this time though

Paul K · 03-07-2005, 17:11

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

another thing to think of is , it is going to be cold underfoot

Very cold in winter, especially if you are covering large areas as the heat is sucked out of the room by it. A good quality, think underlay material will help but that stuff will add a few ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£100 to the bill too.

AndrewJ · 03-07-2005, 17:14

Heatings not a problem we have a brand new grade A boiler.

We are leaning towards vinyl flooring as decking sounds like high maintence and carpters are out of the question, althoughmy gf has fitted vinyl before at her parents house, I am warey of the BnQ dreaded low quality crap.

Paul K · 03-07-2005, 17:16

Don't have to resort to B&Q as most carpet places stock it too these days and you can get it cut to the rough dimensions too. Get the measurements and go round a few places, lets face it Carpet Right etc always have sales on lol. At least that way you can get a quote sorted out and know a rough cost. Don't forget you may need to change threshold strips in doorways etc.