Homebase Berwick Upon Tweed Flooring Showroom

For high traffic areas in the home, many people find laminate and luxury vinyl flooring a durably practical yet stylish pick. Alternatively, the strength of solid and engineered wood flooring also offers a long-lasting quality you can enjoy for years. Not sure which is right for you? Speak to our in-store experts at your nearest showroom or request a flooring sample here.

Thanks to their soft or smooth feel underfoot, carpets and laminate are probably the two most common flooring materials used at home. However, many people also love the range of colours and designs that you get with luxury vinyl flooring, or the stylish collections of solid and engineered wood flooring waiting for you at your local Homebase showroom – ready to discover here.

Laminate flooring is a practical and cost effective alternative to traditional wooden or stone floors. It's easy to fit and is tough and durable, so it's a great choice for busy areas of the house, especially if you have children and pets.

It's available in a range of thicknesses and designs, which are sealed under a resin top layer, so it's easy to clean and care for.

Vinyl flooring is more than simply stylish; it's designed to be life proof. It comes in a range of designs and installation types, from glue down to click systems.

It's made up of several layers – a sound absorbing base, a decorative printed layer, a durable vinyl layer and a fill layer that gives it extra strength.

No, you should not lay laminate over carpet.

Carpet is not a suitable substitute for a proper laminate underlay as it does not provide a stable enough surface to support the laminate; it may also cause mold and mildew and can allow dust and mites to accumulate which is dangerous for people with allergies.

For more information check out our guide to laying laminate flooring.