With modern advances in flooring technology, choosing between Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), Engineered Wood, Real Solid Hardwood, Laminate, and Carpet comes down to four engineering variables: moisture exposure, underfloor heating (UFH), acoustic requirements, and long-term maintenance.
1. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) — Best for Kitchens, Hallways & Busy Family Homes
LVT replicates natural oak grain and limestone textures while remaining 100% waterproof and impervious to spills. Glue-down (dryback) LVT laid over a fibre-reinforced latex screed offers superior thermal transfer over underfloor heating and zero expansion gaps.
2. Engineered Wood Flooring — Best for Living Spaces & Underfloor Heating
Engineered wood features a 3mm–6mm solid European oak top layer bonded to a multi-ply birch core. Unlike solid wood, it resists seasonal expansion and contraction, making it the gold standard for open-plan London reception rooms with water-fed or electric UFH (explore our Supply & Fit wood packages).
3. Real Solid Wood Flooring — Best for Period Victorian & Edwardian Homes
Milled from a single piece of timber, solid hardwood brings authentic heritage warmth and can be sanded and restored repeatedly over decades.
4. Laminate & Luxury Carpets — Best for Bedrooms, Stairs & Leasehold Acoustics
AC4/AC5 water-resistant laminate provides unbeatable scratch resistance for pets, while plush wool-twist carpets fitted over high-dB acoustic underlay keep bedrooms warm and quiet.
