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Any difference between floor warmth between a Laminate or LVT floor

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LindaDawn · 08/11/2023 16:11

Can you lovely knowledgeable people tell me if LVT is warmer on foot than Laminate or visa versa or the same. This will help me steer between looking at a Laminate or a LVT flooring. We are not having underfloor heating and it’s for a soon to be completed extended kitchen, diner and snug room which I would like to use a grandchildren’s playroom too, hence wanting it to be warm on their little feet.

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LindaDawn · 10/11/2023 08:21

Usernamenotavailabletryanother · 09/11/2023 23:34

Have you considered cork flooring? It’s come a long way from the curling tiles of the 70s/80s, is easy to clean and is soft and warm underfoot.

Did have cork flooring in the 1980s and yes it was very warmth but not sure it’s the look I am after.

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LindaDawn · 10/11/2023 08:25

ClematisBlue49 · 09/11/2023 10:22

It's confusing, isn't it!

Ultimately I think that both LVT and Laminate (assuming good quality such as Amtico / Quickstep respectively) would be fine in your situation. In terms of warmth, a lot will depend on your sub-floor. Mine will be insulated, so I'm not too worried about it. You could always provide slipper socks for the children in the colder months if it became a problem (which would also prevent slipping).

As regards scratching though, how would the floor be scratched? If pet scratching is a risk, then the laminate is probably better, but if you are worried about a child scratching it with an implement of some sort, then there isn't much that can stand up to that, I would think, so the priority might be to have whichever option is easier to replace in sections, if there is damage.

Thanks for your extensive post. Just a little concerned about chairs scratching the floor etc. No pets although we do look after a dog occasionally for family. I understand stick down LVT strips can easily be replaced.

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LindaDawn · 10/11/2023 08:26

kitchenhelprequired · 09/11/2023 14:17

We were told that there isn't really such a thing as waterproof laminate- it just isn't designed to be wet. I was really sceptical of LVT but have to say I was quite pleased with the result. Would have gone for wood but we aren't in the house full time and open plan layout would mean one flooring throughout. Relying on others not to flood the floor with water ruled wood out for us and I (so far) don't regret the LVT.

Can I ask which LVT you went with please.

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user1492757084 · 10/11/2023 08:37

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user1492757084 · 10/11/2023 08:37

My friend has bamboo and it's great.
I love cork most.

kitchenhelprequired · 10/11/2023 13:13

@LindaDawn www.furlongflooring.com/flooring/vinyl/essential/brampton-er107/

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LindaDawn · 10/11/2023 13:19

kitchenhelprequired · 10/11/2023 13:13

Thanks for link. Maybe a bit too rustic for my extension. Which room do you have it in please?

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kitchenhelprequired · 10/11/2023 14:14

@LindaDawn actually I think it's this one (I can't put my hands on the invoice to be absolutely sure), it's less knotty www.furlongflooring.com/flooring/vinyl/essential/peckforton-er108/. The whole of the ground floor is open plan so it's everywhere but not a big house. The photo is part of the hallway. We needed something done very quickly so were limited by timings too.

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