Homebase Borehamwood (inside Tesco Extra) Flooring showroom

For high traffic areas in the home, many people find laminate and luxury vinyl flooring a durable yet stylish pick. Alternatively, the strength of engineered and solid 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 a flooring showroom near you or request a flooring sample.

Thanks to their soft or smooth feel underfoot, carpets and laminate flooring 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 engineered and solid wood flooring waiting at a local Homebase flooring store near you – ready to discover today.

Laminate flooring is a practical and cost-effective alternative to traditional wooden, stone or even oak flooring. 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.

Laminate is 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. Because of this, you can purchase kitchen vinyl flooring or options for bathroom vinyl flooring, along with any other room in your house.

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 flooring. It may also cause mould and mildew and can allow dust and mites to accumulate which is dangerous for people with allergies.

For more information check out our guide on how to lay laminate flooring.