Wateproof laminate flooring

[Yanni]

I have installed recently laminate flooring in my lounge and open plan kitchen by Quickstep laminate. The problem is that I have to wipe any traces of water immediately from the floor because even small amounts of water that go between the joints cause the laminate floor to swell.

I'm now have a buy to let property to do. Just for the sake of peace of mind would you recommend waterproof laminate flooring such as the one made my aquastep with a PVC core instead of HDF or can I use ordinary laminate with MDF backing and seal the joints with PVA in order to waterproof the floor ?

Any suggestions ?

 

[DAZB]

I have used the Tile effect Laminate flooring that B & Q sell with excellent result. I have my own rental properties and fit them with the slate style laminate in the bathrooms and kitchens and even have it at home and water has no effect on it. It is specifically suited to this purpose and is very good. If I remember it is about 22 quid a pack but well worth it. The planks are quite wide too so can be fitted quicker too.

 

[Yanni]

Is the B&Q laminate you mentioned made by TileLOC?


TileLOC Florentine Cream Effect

Thanks...

 

[DAZB]

Yes that is the one. I personally go with the Black Florentine as it gives a sort of slate effect and lay it in a brick bond pattern. It fits together extremely well, you can barely see the joints and mine is often mistaken for tiles.

 

[Yanni]

I've noticed this is a v-groove between the joints...so I presume you can sensibly mop this floor or come in from a rainy day with wet shoes and the floor will tolerate the moisture...

I'll give it a try for a kitchen....

 

[DAZB]

Yes , i have even had leaks in the tenanted properties with this in with no bad effects. It is rated for bathrooms and deemed as splashproof but it stands up really well . The planks are one 'tile' wide and if you zoom right in on the B & Q picture you can see a very faint line, that is how the joints look. Very hard to tell and a great look when laid.