Finding the perfect balance between visual appeal and budget-conscious pricing is the primary challenge for any home improvement project. At DIY Trading, we’ll help you overcome that challenge. We provide a comprehensive selection of high-quality laminate flooring to homeowners and contractors throughout the region, ensuring that a premium finish is accessible without the premium price tag.
If you are searching for Laminate Flooring Gateshead, our collection offers the durability and sophisticated appearance of natural timber, tiles or stone with the practical advantages of modern engineering. We focus exclusively on high-calibre laminate solutions to ensure our customers receive a product that provides structural integrity, ease of installation, and exceptional value for money.
At DIY Trading, we understand that every property has unique requirements. Our laminate floor range is curated to offer variety in both style and technical specification, ensuring that whether you are renovating a single bedroom or an entire ground floor, we have the right product in stock.
Timber-Effect Aesthetics
Our timber-effect laminate selection is designed to replicate the nuances of natural wood. From the popular, contemporary tones of light and silvered oaks to the deep, traditional warmth of walnut and smoked timbers, our floors feature realistic grain patterns and textured surfaces. This ensures that your flooring looks and feels authentic, providing an upscale atmosphere to any room.
For customers seeking the architectural look of a stone or slate floor without the significant expense and coldness of real masonry, our stone-effect laminate is an ideal solution. Achieve a sophisticated, tiled aesthetic without the need for messy mortar, grout, or the specialised tools required for traditional masonry work.
Authentic Textures: Advanced high-definition printing and embossed surfaces provide the realistic look of natural stone and grout lines.
Thermal Comfort: Unlike real stone, which can feel cold and unforgiving, the high-density fibreboard (HDF) core retains warmth, making it much more comfortable for domestic living.
Cost-Efficient Luxury: Achieve the high-end appearance of a slate hallway or a marble-effect kitchen at a fraction of the material and installation cost.
Get expert advice to help you choose the correct laminate floor for your home.
Our home measure service makes sure you order the correct amount of laminate, and don’t pay for wastage you don’t need.
No obligation quotations provided for your new laminate and installation, with no hidden extras or additional fees.
We categorise our flooring by both thickness and AC (Abrasion Class) ratings, allowing you to choose a product that matches the foot traffic of your specific environment:
8mm Laminate: An excellent, cost-effective choice for domestic areas such as bedrooms and home offices.
10mm & 12mm Laminate: These thicker boards offer enhanced sound absorption and a more substantial feel underfoot, closely mimicking the density of solid wood.
AC4 & AC5 Ratings: Our products are built to last. An AC4 rating is ideal for busy residential use, while AC5 is designed to withstand the rigours of commercial settings, ensuring your investment remains resistant to wear, impact, and daily life.
While there are many flooring materials on the market, laminate remains one of the most resilient and financially sensible options for the modern homeowner. By choosing laminate over alternative materials, you benefit from:
Exceptional Cost-Efficiency: Laminate allows you to achieve the look of expensive hardwood at a fraction of the cost. For the price-led consumer, it offers the highest “style-per-pound” ratio of any flooring type.
Superior Surface Protection: Our laminate features a high-density fibreboard (HDF) core and a protective wear layer. This makes it significantly more resistant to scratches, dents, and stains than natural wood—an essential feature for households with children or pets.
Simplified Installation: Designed with advanced click-system technology, our flooring is engineered for straightforward installation. This makes it an ideal choice for DIY enthusiasts looking to save on professional fitting costs while still achieving a seamless, gap-free finish.
Low Maintenance Requirements: Unlike real wood, which requires periodic sanding and oiling, laminate is virtually maintenance-free. A regular cleaning routine with a microfibre mop is all that is required to maintain its original lustre for years to come.
A Sustainable Choice: Laminate is often a more environmentally conscious choice, utilising recycled wood fibres in the core construction and reducing the demand for slow-growing hardwood timber.
Achieving a professional finish with laminate flooring requires more than just clicking boards together; it’s about the precision of the preparation. While our laminates are designed for ease of use, a flawless result depends on technical details that ensure the floor remains stable, silent, and durable. By choosing our expert installation, you’ll protect your investment and ensure your home looks professionally renovated.
Subfloor Levelling: Ensuring the base is perfectly flat to prevent “board bounce” or clicking sounds.
Expansion Gaps: Leaving precise margins at the walls so the floor can breathe without buckling as temperatures change.
Optimal Underlay: Selecting the right density to provide thermal insulation and superior sound dampening.
Clean Transitions: Using professional thresholds and scotia beads for a seamless, high-end aesthetic.
We source our laminate flooring direct from established manufacturers. We make sure you get flooring that will last, and at a price you can afford.
Real wood flooring is a luxurious option for your home. As an alternative Laminate flooring offers some of the advantages of a real wood floor, but at a more affordable price point. We explain some of the benefits of each type below to help you make your decision.
Premium Look and Feel – Although some modern floors can come close, nothing truly captures the connection to nature like a real wood floor.
Naturally hard wearing & stable – real wood stands the test of time even in the busiest of environments.
Eco-Friendly – Sourced from sustainably harvested wood, real wood flooring is surprisingly friendly to the environment when compared to other flooring.
Long Lifespan – The surface of the flooring can be sanded and re-finished multiple times bringing back the ‘new’ feel to old flooring without needing to replace.
Affordable – Get the effect of real wood flooring at a fraction of the cost. Laminate flooring gives the luxury effect, without the price.
Durable – Laminate floor is also hard wearing – it’s also really easy to maintain simply sweep or wipe clean.
Easy to Install – Laminate flooring is designed for easy installation. Locking together to form a strong connection, and individual pieces are easily cut to shape.
Resilient to Scratching & Fading – The uppermost layer of laminate floor has great resistance to scratching and a high resistance to UV fading.
Selecting the right floor involves more than just picking a colour. It requires an understanding of underlay requirements, expansion gaps, and subfloor preparation. This is where DIY Trading distinguishes itself from national retailers.
We pride ourselves on offering expert advice and guidance tailored specifically to our Gateshead customers. Our staff possess technical knowledge of our product range and are available to help you calculate exactly what you need, preventing over-ordering and unnecessary expense. We understand the local housing, from traditional Tyneside flats to modern new-builds, and can recommend the specific thicknesses and underlays that will perform best in your property.
When you buy laminate flooring with us, you aren’t just buying a product; we believe that quality should be affordable, and professional advice should be standard.
If you are ready to transform your Gateshead home with quality Laminate Flooring, DIY Trading is your premier local destination. We combine the competitive pricing of a trade supplier with the attentive service of a local specialist.
Visit our showroom or contact our team today to discuss your project requirements, request a quote, or view our latest range of high-performance laminate flooring.
Whatever décor your have in your home, there is a laminate floor for you. Be inspired by our range of laminate flooring.
Pop in and see the many laminate floor samples on display in our showroom. You’ll be amazed how close to the real thing laminate floor can feel. Come in and see for yourself and browse hundreds of samples and get our expert advice.
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