Looking around there are several different thicknesses. Is there a sweet spot thickness? I'd assume the thicker ones have less give in them lending a solid feel when you walk over them.
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All depends on the underlay as well. I good underlay a 8mm will feel as good as a 12mm
Do you lay laminate for a living? If so, do you recommend a brand for laminate and underlay?
Quickstep Impressive. Best on the Market id say. Has hydro seal on it so no water can get through a joint.
Looks amazing too.
Best underlay
Duralay Timbermate Excel
Looks amazing too.
Best underlay
Duralay Timbermate Excel
many cheers for the info!! Have you laid QI in a bathroom? Sounds like it would withstand some mild wetting...
Just had a gander at QI, looks a good range of products. Impressive has two thicknesses, but the 9.5mm is quite a lot more expensive. Is the quality that much better? Thanks.
Impressive comes in 8mm and 12mm
12mm is more for commercial jobs.
12mm is more for commercial jobs.
My neighbour is just having his whole ground floor of our semi-detached done in Quickstep Aquanto. I wouldn't want to say the guy fitting doesn't know what he is doing, he's the carpenter on their extension, overall it seems a neat job, but I noticed at least one spot where there was 'give' in the flooring.
The 60's semi had finger parquet laid originally on concrete slab, they are laying the flooring straight on that. It's where walls have been taken out that I think less attention has been paid to levels, dips etc. I'd assume similar specs for laying vinyl applies to laminates, the final result is only as good as the base layer....
Really my question is, we want to do something very similar on our half of the semi, and rather than use a carpenter who works with the builder on the rest of the renovation, should I be looking for an independent fitter who does this day in day out? It may be a bit more expensive, but get a better job.
The 60's semi had finger parquet laid originally on concrete slab, they are laying the flooring straight on that. It's where walls have been taken out that I think less attention has been paid to levels, dips etc. I'd assume similar specs for laying vinyl applies to laminates, the final result is only as good as the base layer....
Really my question is, we want to do something very similar on our half of the semi, and rather than use a carpenter who works with the builder on the rest of the renovation, should I be looking for an independent fitter who does this day in day out? It may be a bit more expensive, but get a better job.
If gettin Quickstep mate I’d get a Quickstep Masterfitter as you get a lifetime warranty
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