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Laminate  Laminate
flooring has now become a popular choice in
homes. It combines the warm effect of wooden flooring with
strength and durability. It succeeds where real wood, vinyl and carpet fail with exceptional resistance to impact as well as high resistance to shoe heels, scuffs, spillages, dirt and staining. As such, it is ideal for kitchens, children’s bedrooms and hallways. Laminate flooring is maintenance free and does not need polishing, sanding or varnishing. Most laminate floors can now be fitted without glue using a locking or clicking system. This makes it fast, clean and simple to lay and can be dismantled and re-installed if necessary. Engineered 
Engineered floors are also sometimes known as veneered floors or real wood laminates. They provide a softer, more natural look than laminate floors using a real wood veneer but are not as resistant to abrasion or impact. A number of engineered floors are also now being manufactured with a locking or clicking system. Un-finished Hardwood  Also known
as solid wood floors, hardwood floors are made from real wood
throughout and are seen by many people as an investment rather than
an expense.Hardwood floors are generally 20-22mm thick and can be re-sanded, stained and sealed many times over - hardwood floors genuinely are floors for life. The main advantage of an un-finished hardwood is that you can specify the exact colour of the stain and finish that you would like – this will give a better match to existing furniture and other fixtures and fittings. Pre-finished Hardwood People who do not want the mess created by the sanding, staining and sealing of an un-finished hardwood opt for a pre-finished hardwood.  Colours
and FinishesWood floors come in a variety of colours or species. Lighter woods, such as ash, beech, maple and light oak remain the most popular. Medium shades, such as cherry, are also popular but there is a growing trend towards the darker woods, such as smoked oak, rosewood, jarrah, merbau, jatoba, teak and walnut. You can also choose from a number of different finishes – a lacquered finish in either satin, matt or gloss for durability or an oiled finish to enhance the natural beauty of the wood. Wood floors come in an extensive array of designs – in a variety of different widths and lengths, each creating a different look and feel to the room. Hardwood floors in particular can be laid in some very attractive patterns.
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