There are many reasons why you may be considering installing a click (or lock) system floor. One of the most likely is convenience and ease of fitting. A click (or lock) system floor is made up of boards which interlock at the sides and the end. Click or lock system flooring comes in engineered and solid wood options as well as laminate.
Solid wood flooring, as the name suggests is made from a single plank of wood whereas engineered flooring is made up of a thin layer of wood glued on top of a plywood base. It’s important to stress that engineered flooring should not be confused with laminated flooring, which is a completely different product. Whether you choose solid, engineered or laminated flooring will depend upon many factors, for example: whether or not you have under floor heating; if your room is subject to high moisture levels or lots of sunshine or temperature fluctuations and is a decision you should not take lightly. That said, no matter which option you choose, there’s certain to be a click (or lock) flooring product available to suit your needs.
The design of click (or lock) flooring boards, with their interlocking sides and ends means that the boards are able to effectively snap together without the need for glue or nails. As you can imagine, this means that click (or lock) system floors are quick and straightforward to lay. In fact they are so straightforward to lay, that even relatively inexperienced DIY-ers can expect great results.
What’s more, the click (or lock) method of fixing boards together means that the connection between each board is really tight, making a click (or lock) floor particularly resistant to moisture. This, together with the ability to lift and re-lay click (or lock) system floors makes this an ideal flooring solution for any areas of the home where access may be required or there is a risk of moisture, such as bathrooms or kitchens.
When it comes to laying a click (or lock) system floor, it’s essential to use a floating fitting method. What this means is that there’s no gluing or nailing required and that you’ll have the opportunity to lay click (or lock) floors over an existing floor or sub-floor with the addition of an appropriate underlay. When it comes to underlay, you can choose the most appropriate for your room from a huge range of acoustic and thermal options.
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H2 FAQ
What is a click (or lock) system floor?
A click (or lock) system floor is made up of boards that interlock at the sides and the end, enabling a quick and straightforward installation. It’s available in solid and engineered wood options as well as laminate.
What are the differences between solid, engineered, and laminated flooring?
Solid wood flooring is made from a single plank of wood, while engineered flooring consists of a thin layer of wood glued on top of a plywood base. Laminated flooring is a different product entirely. The choice between these types depends on factors like underfloor heating, moisture levels, sunshine exposure, and temperature fluctuations.
How is a click (or lock) system floor installed?
The design of click (or lock) flooring boards, with their interlocking sides and ends, means that the boards effectively snap together without the need for glue or nails. They are quick and straightforward to lay, so even relatively inexperienced DIY-ers can expect great results.
What makes click (or lock) system floors suitable for rooms with moisture risks?
The tight connection between each board in a click (or lock) system floor makes it particularly resistant to moisture. Additionally, the ability to lift and re-lay click (or lock) system floors makes this an ideal flooring solution for areas of the home where access may be required or there is a risk of moisture, such as bathrooms or kitchens.
What is the floating fitting method for installing click (or lock) system floors?
The floating fitting method for installing a click (or lock) system floor involves laying the floor without gluing or nailing. This method allows you to lay click (or lock) floors over an existing floor or sub-floor with the addition of an appropriate underlay. There’s a wide range of acoustic and thermal underlays to choose from, depending on your room’s needs.