
WORDS Cheri Morris
Wood has long been a sought-after floor covering. As technology has advanced, so our range of choices has expanded, including trendy new wood-look porcelain and vinyl tiles.
Oggie specialises in wide-plank oak flooring, which still tops the popularity charts thanks to the authentic natural grain, warmth and hygienic properties of real wood. The planks come in various lengths and widths and finishes, and choices include hand-scraped, hand-chiselled and many WOCA Denmark colour oil options. Oggie oak floors are easy to clean if treated properly and will last a lifetime.
WOMAG stocks high-quality wood-look porcelain tiles imported from Spain and Italy. The image of wood grain is printed onto the tiles using the latest in 3D ink-jet technology in an ultra-fine resolution. The tiles come in a wide range of wood looks and shades. They are easy to wipe down and less expensive than authentic wood flooring.
FloorworX offers luxury vinyl planks with a 20-year warranty for domestic use. Quick-Step Livyn Balance Click is a collection of wood-look vinyl planks that can be laid on any level surface by clicking them together thanks to the Uniclic Multifit system. The vinyl is wear-resistant and sound-absorbent. The flooring is sealed with a protective coating to prevent stains, so it gives you the warmth and beauty of wood with the ease of cleaning of tiles. It works well with underfloor heating.
Belgotex Floors offers a luxury vinyl tile collection made of virgin PVC that is free of impurities, making it more dimensionally stable. The Podium Clic range, which features a convenient click installation system, can be laid over existing flooring – there’s no need for self-levelling screed, which is a big bonus. It is waterproof, making it perfectly suited for kitchen and bathroom floors.