Glossary term

Click flooring

Definition

Flooring whose planks lock together with a click mechanism to form a floating floor, without adhesive. Common for laminate and one of the two main LVT installation types.

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Related flooring

Flooring type

LVT flooring supplied and fitted

Realistic wood and stone-effect vinyl tiles and planks — durable and water-resistant.

Flooring type

Laminate flooring and fitting

A hard-wearing wood-effect floor for hallways, living rooms and busy family spaces.

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Term

Floating floor

A floor that isn't glued or nailed down but 'floats' over an underlay, with the planks locked to each other. Laminate and click LVT are floating floors, and need expansion gaps around the edges.

Term

Glue-down

An installation method where planks or tiles (typically LVT) are bonded directly to the subfloor with adhesive, giving a very stable, thin floor suited to large areas and underfloor heating.

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