Flooring Glasgow - What are my best options?

If you live in Glasgow and looking to reinvigorate your home with new flooring, we have all the information you need. Marcia’s Flooring and Interiors in Hillington has beautiful and affordable options for engineered hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, and parquet flooring. Let’s learn more about Marcia’s and the possibilities for flooring Glasgow. 

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Engineered Wood

What is engineered wood? Unlike solid wood planks, engineered wood is a thin layer of hardwood bonded over a sublevel of high-quality plywood. Engineered wood flooring is popular in part because it is more affordable than solid wood. Still, most varieties can only be sanded and refinished once or twice due to the thin surface hardwood layer.

Solid wood flooring is available in long planks and is often composed of hardwood species. It has tongues and slots on opposing edges that allow the boards to interlock when placed. It is permanently fastened to the subfloor, which needs some expertise. Because it is made of solid wood, this flooring may be sanded and refinished multiple times. It can last 30 to 100 years. 

In comparison, engineered wood flooring looks like solid hardwood. Still, it is made out of a relatively thin layer of wood bonded over a top-quality plywood layer. This provides exceptional stability. The best-engineered wood flooring will be flexible and have a strong plywood core with three to nine layers. A high-quality engineered wood floor will generally last 25 to 30 years.

Engineered wood flooring was formerly seen to be a poor approximation of actual hardwood. Still, advancements in product quality in recent years have changed that. Solid hardwood may have a little edge in prestige for certain individuals. It remains a top option among experts for adding value and longevity. Still, engineered wood flooring has the advantage over others due to its cheaper cost and ease of installation. Additionally, engineered wood requires less hardwood, which appeals to ecologically aware customers.

Laminate Flooring Glasgow

Laminate flooring, which was first developed in the 1970s, is made up of layers of synthetic material that are manufactured to seem like wood or stone. Because of its longevity and inexpensive cost, it immediately became popular, earning a reputation as an affordable substitute for the genuine thing. Since its introduction on the market, laminate has come a long way. Its quality and aesthetics continue to improve, with more possibilities than ever before.

Laminate flooring includes a core layer covered by an image layer. A digitally enhanced photo of natural fibre imitates everything from exotic hardwoods to marble to natural stone. It is available in many colors and measurements, and manufacturers can even stamp textures to give the flooring a more natural appearance. Though it is not as long-lasting as hardwood or engineered wood, it is an economical option. 

Laminate is popular among do-it-yourselfers because it is simple to install over structurally solid subfloors. Because laminate boards are not glued to the floor, no glue is used. Instead, the laminate sits on top of the underlayment and is joined to adjacent sections via snap-and-lock or tongue-and-groove joinery. A somewhat handy homeowner can complete a room on the weekend.

Vinyl Flooring Glasgow

Vinyl flooring is somewhat similar to laminate flooring in several ways. It is typically made up of four layers of various materials. The bottom layer is the backing layer, which is often constructed of cork or foam. The backing layer acts as a base for vinyl flooring, eliminating the need to place another material before laying down the flooring. The backing layer serves as a cushion to make walking on the floor more pleasant and a sound shield to keep noise at bay.

The waterproof layer is above the backing layer. It is intended to absorb moisture without expanding or damaging the floor’s structure.

The design layer sits above the waterproof coating and includes a high-resolution printed picture of your choice. Several pattern layers are printed to seem like wood, marble, stone, and other high-end products.

Then, the wear layer is located on top of the vinyl flooring and protects it from damage. High-traffic regions require a high wear layer to maintain a long lifespan. In contrast, less-walked-upon parts can tolerate a lighter wear layer.

Parquet Flooring Glasgow

Parquet is a wood flooring form created by arranging tiny wood slats in unique, repetitive patterns. Unlike traditional parquet floors, which were placed one by one, most contemporary parquet is available in tile form, with the wood slats attached to supporting material. When parquet tile flooring is placed, the tiles are glued, nailed, or stapled to the subfloor. Because the parquet strips are made of engineered hardwood, parquet flooring looks and performs similarly to typical solid-hardwood strip flooring.

Parquet tiles are available in a few standard sizes. The top layer of hardwood is usually oak, although it can also be maple, walnut, or another popular hardwood species. A mesh backing of paper, fabric, or plastic sewn with a light metal or plastic framework is typical of parquet tiles.

Parquet flooring is often used in rooms like living rooms, dining rooms, and foyers since it is one of the most attractive alternatives available.

About Marcia’s Flooring and Interiors

Marcia’s is a modern, innovative company passionate about distinctive and creative flooring ideas. With extensive expertise in purchasing and installing wood, vinyl, and parquet flooring, we recognise the important features of a quality floor product.

We provide high-quality, distinctive collections that instantly add aesthetic and social value to homes and business spaces while remaining inexpensive, sustainable, and shippable within days.

We just expanded our Showroom and E-Commerce site by adding a diverse selection of contemporary interiors such as Handmade Wash Basins, bespoke furniture, rugs and decorative accesscories.

We support small businesses and talented artisans by carefully selecting unique goods with remarkable design and charm. Each piece is gathered from artisans worldwide and carries a little legacy and history with it.

Our love of natural, renewable materials and plant life inspired the design of our Dry Florals Bar and Terrarium Station and our collaboration with local furniture upcyclers.

Homeowners want something unique and personal - furnishings and flooring that reflect their individuality and character. We believe providing more personalised, handmade items that customers will appreciate is important to keep our customers interested.

We attempt to keep things exciting at Marcia’s by constantly sourcing new and intriguing product lines. Visit the Marcia’s website to see what new and exciting products we have in store for you.