Laminate
Laminate flooring for the Fylde and Preston
Hard wearing, great value wood looks for lounges, dining rooms and bedrooms, fitted neatly with the right underlay.
Laminate flooring
Real wood looks, at a friendlier price
Laminate flooring is a tough, scratch resistant floor with a printed wood or stone effect surface and a fibreboard core. RedRose Carpets supplies and fits laminate across Kirkham, Preston, Blackpool, Lytham St Annes and the Fylde coast, with the right underlay and neat finishing at doorways and skirting.
Modern laminate is a world away from the hollow sounding boards of twenty years ago. Today's ranges have deep, realistic grain, bevelled edges and surfaces that stand up to chair legs, toys and claws.
What to look for
- AC rating. Tells you how hard wearing the surface is. AC3 suits most homes, AC4 and above suits busy hallways and family rooms.
- Thickness. Thicker boards, typically 8mm to 12mm, feel more solid underfoot and are better at bridging small imperfections.
- Water resistance. Standard laminate has a wood fibre core and dislikes water. Water resistant ranges with sealed edges are better for hallways and kitchens.
- Underlay. The right underlay reduces noise and footfall sound, and a built in moisture barrier is essential on concrete floors.
Included as standard
The RedRose way of doing things
Every floor we sell comes with the same simple service. See how it works.
- Free measure and quoteChoose in the showroom, then we measure up at home for free.
- Our own fittersFitted by our team, never handed to strangers.
- Uplift and disposalWe take up the old floor and take it away.
- Honest adviceHelp choosing the right floor for every room.
FAQs
Laminate questions
Is laminate or LVT better?
Laminate is usually cheaper and has a hard wearing, scratch resistant surface. LVT copes much better with water and feels warmer. For lounges, dining rooms and bedrooms laminate is a great value choice. For kitchens and bathrooms we usually recommend LVT. Our LVT vs laminate guide compares them in detail.
Can laminate go in a kitchen?
Only a water resistant laminate, and even then we would talk you through the risks around sinks and dishwashers. LVT is usually the safer choice for kitchens.
Is laminate noisy?
It can be on cheap underlay. A good acoustic underlay makes a big difference, especially in upstairs rooms and flats. We will recommend the right one.
Will doors need trimming?
Sometimes. Laminate and underlay can raise the floor height slightly. We check this at the free measure and tell you beforehand.
Local fitting
Laminate fitting across Kirkham and the Fylde
Our only showroom is on Poulton Street in the middle of Kirkham, between Preston and Blackpool. Our own fitters cover the Fylde, from Wesham next door to Lytham, St Annes, Poulton and Blackpool, plus Preston and Garstang.
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Talk laminate with a local expert
Pop into the showroom on Poulton Street to see and feel the ranges in person. Once you have chosen, we will measure your home for free and give you a fixed quote. No pressure, just honest advice.