Floor finder
The right floor for the room.
Carpet in a kitchen, laminate in a bathroom and lacquered oak with a Labrador are the three floors we are asked to replace most. Choose the room, tick the dog and the children, and see what we would put down and why.
The room and the household
Bathroom
Sheet vinyl
Our pickOne sheet, no seams, welded to the walls if you like: water cannot get under it. The safest bathroom floor.
Luxury vinyl tile
Our pickWaterproof when glued down with the edges sealed, warmer than tile, and fine over underfloor heating.
Laminate
Not for this roomStanding water and laminate do not mix; even the water-resistant boards are not made for a bathroom.
Engineered wood
Not for this roomEngineered wood moves with the steam and will cup. We do not fit it in bathrooms.
Carpet
Not for this roomBathroom carpet holds water and smells. We do not fit it.
At a glance
Every floor, every room.
Before pets and children: three squares is our pick, none is a floor we will not fit there.
| Room | Carpet | Luxury vinyl tile | Laminate | Engineered wood | Sheet vinyl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | |||||
| Bathroom | |||||
| Hall and stairs | |||||
| Bedroom | |||||
| Living room |
Questions about choosing a floor
What is the best floor with a dog?
Luxury vinyl tile: claws do not mark a commercial wear layer and accidents wipe up. For carpet, a twist or saxony in polypropylene, never a loop, which claws pull.
Can I have one floor right through downstairs?
Yes, and it looks better. LVT or a water-resistant laminate goes from the hall through the kitchen to the lounge with no thresholds, and a rug makes the living room soft.
What goes over underfloor heating?
LVT and engineered oak are the best; laminate and carpet work with the right underlay and a tog rating under 1.5. We check the system at the measure.
Why will you not fit carpet in a bathroom?
Because it holds water and smells within a year, and we would rather lose the job than fit it. Sheet vinyl is warmer than it looks and cheaper than anything else.
Start with the home measure. It is free.
Rhian or Lewis measures every room with a laser, checks the floor underneath and every door, leaves the samples with you, and writes the quote before they leave. Usually within three working days.