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HomeFlooring Guide
EXPERT FLOORING ADVICE

The Complete
Flooring Guide

Everything you need to know to choose the right flooring for every room in your home. Honest, expert advice from Wiltshire's flooring specialists.

Choosing the Right Flooring

The best flooring for your home depends on the room, your lifestyle, and your budget. This guide covers every flooring type we stock — with honest pros, cons, and pricing so you can make an informed decision.

Carpet

From £6.99/m²  ·  Best for: Bedrooms, living rooms, stairs

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Advantages

  • Warm and soft underfoot
  • Excellent sound insulation
  • Wide range of colours and textures
  • Available in 4m and 5m widths

Considerations

  • Not suitable for wet areas
  • Requires regular vacuuming
  • Can show wear in high-traffic areas

Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT)

From £18.99/m²  ·  Best for: Kitchens, bathrooms, hallways

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Advantages

  • 100% waterproof
  • Realistic wood and stone designs
  • Warm underfoot
  • Compatible with underfloor heating

Considerations

  • Higher upfront cost than vinyl sheet
  • Can feel harder than carpet

Vinyl Sheet

From £9.99/m²  ·  Best for: Kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms

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Advantages

  • Fully waterproof
  • Seamless — no joints to trap dirt
  • Very easy to clean
  • Excellent value

Considerations

  • Less premium look than LVT
  • Difficult to repair if damaged

Laminate

From £12.99/m²  ·  Best for: Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways

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Advantages

  • Affordable wood-effect look
  • Durable and scratch resistant
  • Easy to clean
  • Wide range of styles

Considerations

  • Not suitable for wet areas (unless water-resistant grade)
  • Can sound hollow underfoot

Engineered Wood

From £24.99/m²  ·  Best for: Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms

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Advantages

  • Real wood top layer
  • More stable than solid wood
  • Suitable for underfloor heating
  • Can be sanded and refinished

Considerations

  • Higher cost
  • Requires more maintenance than vinyl

Not Sure Which Flooring Is Right for You?

Book a free home visit and our experts will recommend the best flooring for your rooms, lifestyle, and budget. We bring samples so you can see and feel the options in your own home.

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