Brecon may initially be slightly more expensive than cheap laminate/vinyl options due to the advanced materials used.īrecon is a very popular choice for bathroom and/or kitchen flooring as it usually needs no expansion gaps, is fully waterproof flooring, and comes with a built-in underlay, so installation can be quick and efficient.The built-in underlay helps with soundproofing, and it is not as noisy as laminate to walk on (but not as quiet as vinyl).Brecon is suitable for underfloor heating with a tog rating of 1.05.No expansion gaps are required with Brecon in normal room temperatures.Brecon is stable, durable, and very easy to clean.100% Waterproof flooring (not just water-resistant, waterproof).The wood-effect is achieved by a wood print foil with a PU-coated vinyl wear layer and a realistic wood-grain finish.Brecon has an exceptionally durable mineral/resin composite core – making it a high-performance floor.Hence, Stratex was born – our alternative to laminate flooring, and with it, two distinctive and unique ranges Brecon (part of our wood design category) and Lynton (part of our engineered wood category): What is Brecon flooring At Woodpecker, we identified a need for wood-effect floors that were practical for lived-in homes and provided affordable, pet-hygienic friendly flooring options that were waterproof and durable. Stratex is something we invented at Woodpecker as we felt like there was a gap in the market. Wood Design flooring is flooring that has the visual effects of wood, with the practical benefits of Stratex technology. Luxury vinyl tiles usually come up higher rated than laminate when considering a water-resistant and durable floor, however, it can slightly lack style and texture though as it has a softer, plastic-like texture.īoth laminate and vinyl flooring have their pros and cons, but what if there was a solution that combined the style and stability of laminate, with the water-resistant and hard-wearing benefits of vinyl flooring – whilst also being easy to install…? This brings us to the next product… What is Wood Design Flooring Brecon Dove Oak Brecon Herringbone Shoreline Oak Brecon Glacial Oak Vinyl is considered affordable, but prices can vary depending on the quality/lifespan.Vinyl performs better than laminate in terms of soundproofing.You can have underfloor heating with vinyl, but most should not be heated to above 26 degrees celsius.Some LVT products have a built-in underlay.Expansion gaps are needed when installing loose-laid vinyl.Unlike laminate, vinyl flooring is waterproof.
Vinyl flooring has a synthetic/plastic texture which means it is susceptible to imprints from heavy or sharp items.The wood-effect is achieved by a high-quality vinyl print and is also available in many different designs.LVT is made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride).Laminate is one of the cheapest wood-effect floorings on the market.Underlay can help to improve soundproofing for rooms directly below the room with the laminate.
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Reasonably durable and relatively easy to install and maintain.Boards are smooth with little to light texture.The wood-effect is achieved by a decorative paper, i.e.Made from multiple layers (usually of melamine resin and dense fibre board).Laminate is one of the most well-known everyday use floors out there, and we’re sure you’re already familiar with the term, but do you know what defines a laminate floor? Here is a quick glance at it: To answer those burning questions, we need to start by giving you a little introduction to each type of wood-effect flooring. This is a very frequently asked question in the flooring world laminate vs vinyl flooring? Vinyl vs Wood Design? Wood Design vs Laminate? And more importantly, which floor is right for you, your home, and your needs.
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