Talk to me about your hard flooring please?

[Bewooohooove]

I've ordered some samples of Carbonised Bamboo, Oak Engineered and an Oak Laminate. Obv the laminate is half the price (quick step) but it has a thick top layer which has been textured so looks pretty good for the money.

Any recommendations or what to avoid very much appreciated.

[Theorientcalf]

I've also ordered some bamboo samples and I really like them. It's cheaper than the wood flooring. Some of the bamboo is solid, and some types can be used over UFH which is what we want it for.

[SoloCatherineWheelsOnAllPosts]

My Mum bought bamboo flooring for her bathroom and it is fabulous!

[SoloCatherineWheelsOnAllPosts]

And it was from B&Q too!

[Behoove]

Good to hear about the bamboo. I'm looking forward to seeing these samples now.
Thanks

[Pico2]

Apparently bamboo is very hard to cut so it is a challenge to lay it. That said, I think we might go for bamboo when we get it done and get it laid professionally.

[Spanglemum]

We have bamboo throughtout most of our house except the stairs and the kids' bedrooms. 5 years in and it still looks great. The guy who laid it went through several saws in the process... Almost better to vacuum than sweep but I do both..