Walnut is a luxurious dark wood associated with prestige and class. It creates a timeless look in your home that creates a lasting impression, but is available in more than just the well-recognised rich shade. There are lighter varieties of walnut too, meaning there is something for every taste and décor in this collection. However, as real wood, especially walnut, have impracticalities, a laminate can often be a better choice.
Laminate flooring is the best way to replicate the prestigious, rich and attractive walnut look. It allows for a texture to be implemented, and the finish to be added to perfect similarity due to image technology used. Unlike vinyl, the feel is also more realistic underfoot, as vinyl is cushioned. Vinyl can also appear shiny and obviously ingenuine, making laminate the closest option.
Laminate allows that realistic walnut look and feel to be added to your home, but without the large price tag associated with the species. This makes it excellent for those on a budget who aren't concerned about adding value to their home or staying there long term. Our longest guarantee on laminates is 30 years, so this flooring is ideal for those who are planning to move out soon, or are just renting before settling down elsewhere.
Practically, laminate is better in terms of being able to handle moisture, humidity and changes in temperature. This makes it more suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, and conservatories, and is overall a more versatile flooring option as a result. You can add the walnut effect to places where normally you would struggle to find this, giving you freedom to create the atmosphere you want in any room in your home. A disadvantage of real walnut is that it isn’t the hardest of woods, so laminate can be a lot better in this sense too.
Laminate allows you to capture the grain and shade of walnut without the impracticality and environmental impact. They also don't scratch as easily or acquire dents like real wood does, meaning that timeless classic appearance you have paid for will last a long time without needing sanding or refinishing.
