Dining Room Flooring: Entertain with Elegance

Top Recommendation: Engineered Wood

The impressive choice for formal dining.

If you want to impress your guests, Engineered Wood is the undisputed choice for dining room flooring. It provides a rich, authentic backdrop that elevates the entire room. Unlike solid wood, its structural stability means it handles central heating well, while the real timber surface adds a warmth and texture that brings character to your dinner parties.

• Luxury Aesthetic: The “wow” factor of real oak or walnut adds immediate sophistication.
• Adds Property Value: A sought-after feature that enhances the quality of your home.
• Refinishable: Can be sanded and re-oiled or lacquered to remove years of wear.
• Stable Construction: Engineered layers prevent the warping often seen in solid wood.
• Warmth: Naturally insulates the room, making it cosy for long evenings at the table.

The Stress-Free Choice: Vinyl Click

The most durable choice for busy households.

For families with young children, or those who simply want a “worry-free” entertaining space, Vinyl Click is a superb option. Our range features superior scratch resistance compared to laminate, meaning you don’t have to worry about chairs scraping the floor. It captures the visual beauty of wood or stone but eliminates the panic when a glass is knocked over.

• 100% Waterproof: Red wine, gravy, and water spills can be wiped away without leaving a stain or causing swelling.
• Superior Scratch Resistance: Advanced wear layer protects against scraping chairs and dropped cutlery.
• Easy to Clean: Requires minimal maintenance to keep it looking pristine.
• Quiet Acoustics: Reduces the sound of chairs scraping and footsteps, aiding conversation.
• Built-in Underlay: Comes with integrated underlay for comfort and sound reduction.

The Value Choice: Laminate

Toughness for daily use.

If your dining table doubles as a home office or a homework station, High-Quality Laminate is an incredibly resilient and cost-effective choice. While our Vinyl Click offers the ultimate scratch protection, our Laminate range is still highly durable against impact and furniture marks.

• Scratch Resistant: Hard surface handles daily life well.
• Stain Resistant: Sealed surface prevents food and drink from penetrating.
• Fade Resistant: Perfect for dining rooms with patio doors, as it resists UV fading.
• Budget-Friendly: Achieve the grand look of a banquet hall at a fraction of the cost.
• Easy Installation: Click systems make it a quick weekend project to transform the room.

Dining Room Design Trends

Timeless Herringbone Nothing says “grand dining” quite like Parquet. A herringbone pattern in Engineered Wood or Vinyl creates an immediate sense of history and luxury.

Rustic Farmhouse Choose wide-plank Engineered Wood with knots and grains to create a relaxed, welcoming country-style dining area.

Modern Minimalist Opt for cool grey Laminate or Vinyl to create a clean, airy space that allows your dining table and chairs to be the focal point

Frequently Asked Questions

Will dining chairs scratch the floor? Over time, dragging chairs can mark any floor. While our Vinyl Click flooring has superior scratch resistance, we still strongly recommend applying felt protector pads to the bottom of all chair and table legs to keep your dining room flooring in perfect condition.

Is flooring better than carpet for dining rooms? Yes. Hard flooring is far more hygienic for eating areas. It allows you to sweep up crumbs and wipe away spills instantly, whereas carpet traps food particles and stains easily.

Can I use a rug under my dining table? Absolutely. A rug can frame the dining area beautifully and add acoustic softness. Just ensure the rug is large enough that the chairs remain on it even when pulled out for sitting, to prevent them catching on the edges.