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Having laminate flooring in a new build?

SAM83, 3 September, 2009 at 11:30

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I am having a new house built and have been told by Persimmon who are building it that we cannot have laminate flooring as its a new house. We went to a carpet shop yesterday to arrange to get a quote and they said its rubbish and we could have laminate flooring if we wanted. Now I am confused. I...

I am having a new house built and have been told by Persimmon who are building it that we cannot have laminate flooring as its a new house. We went to a carpet shop yesterday to arrange to get a quote and they said its rubbish and we could have laminate flooring if we wanted. Now I am confused. I dont know who to believe. Persimmon only do carpets so I suppose they could be saying that just to get us to buy carpet from them.

Anyone had a new built house with laminate/wooden flooring? Had any problems? Cheers Sam

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  • Mitchell
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    Laminate flooring is a smart choice for a new build because it gives a clean, modern look without stretching your budget. It’s durable, easy to maintain, and works well in busy households. The key is proper fitting so the floor lasts longer and looks neat from day one. That’s why many homeowners prefer professional help for laminate flooring installation Liverpool, ensuring smooth finishing and long-term performance. It also adds value to your space and makes moving into your new home feel complete.

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    Hi Sam,

    This situation sounds a bit confusing, but it’s actually quite common with new builds. Builders like Persimmon often recommend carpets (especially upstairs) because laminate or wooden flooring can sometimes cause issues like noise transfer or slight movement as the house settles in the first year or two New builds can shift a little as they dry out, which may affect rigid flooring like laminate .

    That said, it’s not true that you can’t have laminate flooring at all. Many people do install it in new builds without major problems. It’s just usually recommended to wait a few months after moving in so the house can settle properly before fitting it.

    Furthermore, yes, builders may push carpets because that’s what they supply, so there could be a bit of sales motivation there too.

    My advice:

    • You can have laminate flooring
    • It’s often better to wait a bit after moving in
    • Check your warranty/contract in case there are any restrictions

    Hope that helps 👍

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