LVT vs Laminate
Quick answer
LVT handles moisture better; laminate often costs less and feels more like real wood.
Definition
Side-by-side comparison of two popular click-flooring categories.
Explanation
Choose LVT for wet areas; laminate for dry bedrooms and lounges on a budget.
Summary
Quote both options when customers are undecided — margin may differ by supplier.
In depth
Practical notes: LVT vs Laminate
Luxury vinyl has moved from commercial kitchens into mainstream homes. These details help you specify, quote, and install with fewer callbacks.
Why this matters on real jobs
Choose LVT for wet areas; laminate for dry bedrooms and lounges on a budget.
The summary above captures the essentials — below is how experienced fitters and estimators apply this day to day in UK homes and light commercial work.
Kitchen and wet-area checks
Confirm appliance locations and plinth removal before quoting day rate. Dishwasher plumbing and curved cabinet legs add fitting time not visible on a floor plan.
- 1Survey moisture
- 2Confirm product rating for room
- 3Quote prep separately
- 4Book acclimatisation time
Common mistakes to avoid
Under-ordering material to win a price-sensitive quote — revisits erase margin faster than a slightly higher first quote.
Skipping written scope: always document what is excluded (furniture moving, subfloor prep, door trimming) alongside what is included.
- Measure twice on site
- Match product to room use
- Explain waste clearly on the quote
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