Laminate and Wood Buying Guide
Add a tone of luxury to your home, with laminate or wood flooring from Carpet Barn, one of the leading flooring providers in Dorset and Hampshire. If you’re thinking of transforming your home this year, then browse our range of high-quality wood and laminate floors that are guaranteed to add the ‘wow’ factor to your home!
Find your perfect flooring!
Choosing new flooring for your home can be an easy process if you know what your particular requirements are in the long run. Carpet may be stylish and soft but will it look the same against excessive dirt from your pets? Vinyl may be available in a huge variety of styles and is low maintenance, but is it right for your home? If hard flooring is more suited to your lifestyle then we have a large collection for you to choose from, to perfectly suit your home and budget.
We have an extensive wood and laminate flooring collection, whether you’re looking for flooring that will stand the test of time throughout the decades, or flooring that’s cost-effective and stylish we’ve got what you’re looking for! The team are available to discuss your flooring needs and requirements.
Our wood and laminate collection can be browsed online or in-store in Poole, Eastleigh, Ferndown and Christchurch. If you need expert advice about which flooring type will benefit you, or your family the most contact our team today for their expertise.
Wood Flooring FAQS
Engineered wood flooring is made up of cleverly constructed core boards that are effectively layers and layers of ply bonded together. These boards are then topped off with a lamella or top layer of solid wood, which gives engineered wood flooring the appearance of solid wood.
Yes – we have a range of samples available in store for you to borrow or we can arrange for smaller samples to be posted to you within 3 working days, free of charge!
There are several different options available when choosing a wooden floor with us, contact us for further advice!
Engineered wooden floors are hard wearing, easy to maintain and can be sanded back and re-treated to look like new!
You can expect your delivery to take 3 to 4 working days.
Our wooden floors are suitable for use in kitchens, though additional treatment may be required. However, we do not recommend wooden flooring for bathrooms.
We do not keep all our wooden floors in stock, though can have them within 4 to 5 working days.
Once correctly installed, your wooden floor is guaranteed domestically for 35 years.
Yes – we can remove your existing flooring,
Yes – V4 wooden floors can be used with underfloor heating. As with all wooden flooring, it is critical that the heating is fully tested before installation and the surface temperature must not exceed 27ºC. Your heating should also not fluctuate excessively, as this can cause changes to the wood. For more information, enquire in store
You can ensure that your wooden floors remain looking as good as new with the following steps:
• Regular sweeping and vacuuming to gather abrasive grit and dust
• Installing mats inside and outside external doorways
• Use felt pads on furniture legs to avoid scratching
• Wipe up any spillages as quickly as possible
• Avoid using household cleaners
You can check the moisture levels in your
Yes – if you would prefer, you may use your own fitter, however, we will not be able to guarantee the installation quality or workmanship.
Yes - check out our full range of wooden flooring in our product catalogue!
Yes – we offer a fully guaranteed installation service for wooden flooring purchased through us.
If you find a fault in your new wooden floor, you should contact the store immediately and we will arrange an inspection before contacting the supplier if necessary.
Get in touch
Interested in laminate or wood flooring for your home? Browse our full range or pop in store today! For more information, contact our team today - we'll be more than happy to offer the advice you need.
