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Laminate or vinyl: what floor is best for me?

So you have decided you need a hard-wearing and moisture-resistant floor, but cannot decide whether to choose laminate or vinyl? Here we explain the differences and similarities between the two alternatives.

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Laminate and wood flooring: a side-by-side comparison

What is the difference between laminate and wood flooring? Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of five different aspects.

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How to choose the right floor colour

Interior decorators and architects study long and hard to master the art of colour matching. So, don’t feel inadequate if, when choosing the perfect floor colour to complement your interior, you are baffled by the endless possibilities. However, Pergo is happy to offer you a few basic tips.

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The perfect direction for your flooring boards

The direction of your flooring boards has a huge impact on a room’s overall appearance and can be a tough nut to crack.

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Forget tiled flooring – try a Pergo floor instead

Are you thinking about getting tiled flooring in the kitchen or hall because it looks so nice and is easy to keep clean? What would you say if we told you that you could get a floor that looks like tiles, but has even more benefits and none of the disadvantages?

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Choose vinyl flooring instead of linoleum

The old natural material, linoleum, has come into fashion again after a long period in obscurity. But what is actually the difference between linoleum flooring and vinyl flooring, and which one should you choose?

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Different types of oak flooring

When you hear the words “oak flooring”, the first thing you probably think of is solid oak flooring – but there are other options.

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Hard-wearing oak laminate flooring – choose the right durability with AC ratings

Oak laminate is suitable for any purpose and environment. Pergo has different quality levels of oak laminate flooring, which vary in terms of durability and resistance to scratches and impact.

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Pine flooring that lasts

For a long time, Scandinavian design has featured pine elements in walls, ceilings and furniture – but pine doesn't work particularly well in flooring. Solid pine flooring is too soft and thus easily damaged, and it also attracts dust – but there are other options for those who still want a pine floor.

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Solid wood and parquet flooring – advantages and disadvantages

Wood flooring is both beautiful and nice to walk on. But if you want wood flooring, a solid wood floor is not the only option.

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Choose the right floor for each room in your house

Since different rooms have different functions, it is sensible to match the floor to the room. What do you have to consider? Firstly, consider how the room is used: is the floor exposed to lots of wear and tear? People often bring debris into the hall with them and it is subjected to heavy footfall. In the kitchen, people often spill liquids and drop sharp knives, crockery and glass, while bedroom and living room floors receive gentler treatment.

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Plastic flooring – the ultimate kitchen flooring

Have you ever been to a party, sat in the living room and wondered where everyone has gone? The answer is the kitchen. It’s where everyone gathers, and there may be a simple explanation for this. The kitchen is often called the heart of the home: we spend hours here cooking, eating meals with our families and enjoying gatherings with friends and relatives on ordinary weekdays and at parties. What could be better than choosing a kitchen floor that is both attractive and gentle on the feet? Plastic flooring is the ultimate choice for your kitchen.

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Walnut flooring – for those who want a vibrant floor in dark shades

A walnut wood floor can give a room a totally new look thanks to its natural, vibrant wood pattern. Combined with white walls or furniture, it creates a wonderful contrasting effect. The big differences in wood hues are caused by the fact that the core is light brown to dark chocolate brown, while the surface is creamy white. The grains are usually straight but can also be wavy, which gives the wood an interesting variation.

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Quiet floor with plastic floor covering

We have many names for the things we love, and that also applies to plastic flooring. PVC flooring, plastic floor covering, floor tiles, plastic flooring – or vinyl flooring, as it is called at Pergo.

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Five reasons to choose an oak parquet floor instead of timber flooring

Do you want an oak floor and can’t decide between solid timber and oak parquet? Here are five reasons to choose oak parquet flooring. Pergo’s oak parquet flooring is made of 100% wood, just like timber flooring, but it is constructed from three different layers instead of one solid layer of wood. This gives the floor several advantages.

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The best floor covering choice

Floor covering can be many different things, but when you’re looking for one, chances are that you’re looking for a durable and water-resistant surface for your floor. In that case, we have an excellent option for you: vinyl flooring

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Painting a wood floor? Think again!

Do you have an old, worn wood floor that you want to freshen up with paint? It is all very well to paint a wood floor, but finished floors are also available in various shades if you want to make things simpler for yourself.

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Easy to lay wood floors with our click system – a beginner’s guide

Laying a wood floor with Pergo's click system isn’t difficult, even for a beginner. However, if you want to lay solid timber flooring, you should contact a professional floor-layer. But if you’ve had the good taste to choose a Pergo parquet floor, you can lay it yourself with nothing more advanced than a saw.

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Painting a laminate floor? Think again!

Are you considering painting a laminate floor? If your laminate floor is old and worn, painting will work because the surface coatings on these floors are not as effective as those used on modern floors. But paint doesn’t stick to the new hard laminate surfaces.

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Laying plastic or vinyl flooring with a click system

Laying plastic flooring doesn’t have to be complicated. But some plastic floors are easier to lay yourself than others: Pergo’s vinyl flooring with click system. Wall-to-wall plastic flooring that covers the floor in a single piece offers some benefits; for example, it is water-resistant and has no joints where dirt can gather. However, it can still be quite difficult to struggle with a large piece of flooring that has to be rolled out just right.

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