A guide to choosing the perfect loft flooring

Every quality loft conversion needs quality loft flooring. But with so many different types of loft flooring available and not all types deemed suitable for every loft conversion, it can be a daunting task trying to make the right choice. Here at Simply Loft, London’s leading loft conversion specialists, we’ve comprised a comprehensive guide to help you choose the perfect loft flooring for your loft conversion project.

Solid wood flooring

Solid wood flooring, made of out a single, solid cuts of timber can be a beautiful hard loft floor option that creates an appearance of quality.

Pictured above: bedroom loft flooring London, Islington. Read more about this loft conversion project by Simply Loft.

Pros:

  • Solid wood loft flooring can add higher value to a property, due to its high quality, luxurious look and feel
  • When wooden loft flooring starts to wear and tear, it can be simply sanded down and refinished, guaranteeing longevity over other types of flooring.
  • Fantastic for young families, looking for an easy to wipe clean flooring option for their loft conversion.

Cons:

  • Solid wood loft flooring can add roughly 20mm in height to a loft room, giving the appearance of a lower ceiling and a more cramped space
  • Solid wood loft flooring expands and contracts with heat, which may result in cracks and less stable boards
  • It is considered one of the most expensive loft flooring options

To overcome the issue of heat sensitivity, engineered wood loft flooring is a great option. Engineered wood flooring is made by compressing and fusing together multiple layers of wood, creating flooring that is heat and moisture resistant.  This is also a good option if you are considering under floor heating.

Laminate

Pictured above: bedroom loft conversion flooring in London, Charlton. Read more about this loft conversion project by Simply Loft.

Pros:

  • Laminate loft flooring is very easy to clean, making it an appropriate option for a children’s bedroom or playroom
  • Very affordable! Cheaper than wood.
  • Laminate loft flooring is very versatile, coming in a range of colours, as well as styles that mimic the appearance of wood

Cons:

  • Unlike other loft flooring options, laminate cannot be refinished
  • The lower price of laminate loft flooring also equates to a lower value for home buyers when it’s time to sell

Parquet style

Parquet style flooring involves laying blocks, usually made of wood or tiles, to an underlayer to create a regular geometric pattern.  

Pictured above: bathroom loft flooring London, Brixton. Read more about this loft conversion by Simply Loft here.

Pros:

  • A number of different, stylish patterns are available to choose from
  • With the help of the right pattern, parquet style loft flooring can make a smaller space appear wider

Cons:

  • As all parquet floors require a sub floor this can add more height to a loft space, creating less room

Amtico

Amtico loft flooring is a high-end, luxury vinyl flooring that can give the appearance of tile, wood or stone.

Pictured above: bedroom loft flooring London, Charlton. Read more about this loft conversion by Simply Loft here.

Pros:

  • Amtico loft flooring doesn’t knick, split or discolour like wood or stone flooring
  • Amtico loft flooring doesn’t react to moisture or humidity so is perfect for use in bathrooms
  • Amtico loft flooring is easy to clean and maintain

Carpet

Pictured above: stylish Bedroom loft conversion carpet in London, Hoxton by Simply Loft. Read more on this case study here.

Pros:

  • Carpet is a perfect loft flooring option for creating a warm, cosy space
  • Carpet is also relatively inexpensive and offers good sound insulation, ideal for a loft converted into a music studio

Cons:

  • Carpet is notorious for how easily it can stain and get dirty
  • Compared to other loft flooring options, carpet doesn’t last as long

Tiling

Loft conversion bathroom

Pictured above: bathroom loft tile flooring in London, Raleigh Road, Penge by Simply Loft. Read more about this project.  

Pros:

  • Tiles are incredibly easy to clean and repair
  • Tiles are also highly durable and don’t tend to scratch easily, compared to other flooring options
  • Many colours and styles available

Cons:

  • Patterns can fade over time
  • Tiles can be hazardous as they can become very slippery
  • One of the more expensive loft flooring options
  • Tiles can be prone to cracks or chips

Loft flooring London

To ensure only the highest quality, most durable loft flooring is installed in your loft conversion project in London, get in touch with Simply Loft, London’s leading loft conversion specialists, on 0203 285 7360 or email us at info@simplyloft.co.uk for a free, no obligation quote. When you choose Simply Loft for your loft conversion in either London or the Midlands, you receive a 100% bespoke design, tailored to your every need. We can include a variety of specialist design features, as well as stunning quality loft flooring to suit every room. Whatever you decide upon you’ll receive a fixed price and deadline for your project.