Laminate guides
Choosing, laying and caring for laminate flooring, written by the EasyFloors team. New guides every two weeks.
Laminate vs SPC vs vinyl: which floor fits which room
Laminate, SPC and vinyl compared on water resistance, scratch resistance, comfort, sound and installation, with a room-by-room recommendation.
Read the guide →Laminate underlay: how to choose the right one
What an underlay does under laminate, the types available, when you need a moisture barrier and what to use on underfloor heating.
Read the guide →How to install click laminate, step by step
A step-by-step guide to laying click laminate: tools, acclimatising, subfloor checks, expansion gaps, the first row and finishing.
Read the guide →How to choose laminate flooring: AC rating, thickness and finish
A practical guide to choosing laminate flooring. What AC ratings and use classes mean, which thickness to pick, and how bevels and surface finish change the look.
Read the guide →Herringbone and chevron laminate: patterns, planning and waste
The difference between herringbone and chevron laminate, how A and B boards work, how to plan the layout and how much extra to order.
Read the guide →Cleaning and caring for laminate floors
How to clean laminate without damaging it, which products to use and avoid, and simple habits that keep a laminate floor looking new.
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