Elka Laminate Flooring

What is laminate flooring?

Laminate flooring comprises 3 layers. These are a HDF base (high-density fibreboard), a decorative layer and a protective melamine coating. This flooring type is durable, low-maintenance, and popular due to its cost-effectiveness.

One benefit of laminate is the vast amount of designs it comes in. If you like the natural appearance of solid wood flooring, but don’t want to front the cost, you could try oak laminate. Alternatively, go bold with your interior design and pick pink or black flooring! Currently, herringbone laminate is in trend for its elegant appearance.

The boards come in thicknesses from 6 to 12mm. 7 and 8mm boards are budget-friendly but less durable than 10-12mm floorboards. We recommend 12mm laminate flooring for high-traffic areas such as hallways and living rooms.

In summary, laminate flooring is an excellent choice for homes and commercial properties, being easy to install with its click-lock system. Designed to appear like wood or stone tiles, this flooring type offers style and durability, without being too costly. This makes it ideal for DIY renovations and large-scale projects. Most laminates are water-resistant, highly scratch-resistant, and compatible with underfloor heating, making it perfect for homes with children or pets.

How to measure for laminate flooring

To find out how much laminate you need:

1. Work out the area of your room. If your room is square, you can multiply the room’s length by its width. For example, 5m x 4m equals 20m².
2. Next, add 10% to this figure for waste and cuts.
3. Finally, divide the total by the coverage per pack of your chosen laminate flooring to determine how many packs you’ll need.

Alternatively, once you’ve worked out the floor area you need to cover, you can put the number into one of our flooring product calculators. The calculator will tell you the number of flooring packs you need.

How to lay laminate flooring

Installing laminate can be easier than other flooring types, as it has a simple click-lock system. Before installation, make sure your subfloor is level, the flooring planks are acclimatised, and you have the correct underlay for laminate flooring. (To learn more about the laminate installation process, please see our laminate flooring guide page.)

How to cut laminate flooring

When you fit laminate, you may need to cut some boards for them to fit. To do this, you can use a saw. (Remember to take the correct safety precautions when working with sharp tools!) Laminate can chip when being cut. So, work slowly and carefully.