Hallway Flooring: The Ultimate Welcome

Top Recommendation: Vinyl Click (SPC & WPC)

The ultimate shield against grit, water, and wear.

For the modern busy home, Vinyl Click is the undisputed champion for hallways. Our range features an advanced commercial-grade wear layer that offers better scratch resistance than laminate, making it the toughest defense against grit stuck in shoe treads. Combined with being 100% waterproof, it handles wet coats, muddy boots, and heavy traffic with ease.

• Superior Scratch Resistance: Outperforms laminate in resisting marks from grit and stones.
• 100% Waterproof: Impervious to wet shoes, dripping coats, and umbrellas.
• Slip Resistance: Textured surfaces provide grip, essential when entering from the rain.
• Easy to Clean: Simply wipe away dirt; the non-porous surface doesn’t stain.
• Acoustic Dampening: Reduces the noise of footsteps echoing in narrow corridors.

The Value Choice: Laminate

A cost-effective solution for dry entryways.

High-Quality Laminate remains a popular choice for hallways due to its balance of style and value. While our Vinyl Click offers superior scratch resistance, our Laminate range is still incredibly durable and perfect for porches or hallways where water exposure is lower.

• Impact Resistant: Withstands the daily wear of dropped keys, bags, and shoes.
• Fade Resistant: Maintains its colour even if your hallway has a bright glass front door.
• Easy Maintenance: Mud dries on the surface and can be swept or vacuumed away instantly.
• Cost-Effective: A durable solution that offers the look of real wood on a budget.

The Luxury Choice: Engineered Wood

A grand entrance that adds value to your home.

For those looking to make an unforgettable first impression, Engineered Wood is the ultimate choice for hallway flooring. It brings an immediate sense of prestige and warmth that greets guests the moment they step through the door. Unlike solid wood, its multi-layered construction provides the stability needed to handle temperature changes from the front door opening and closing.

• Timeless Elegance: Creates a high-end aesthetic that never goes out of fashion.
• Adds Property Value: A sought-after feature that elevates the quality of your home.
• Durable Construction: Designed to be more stable than solid wood in changing temperatures.
• Refinishable: Can be sanded and refinished to remove years of wear and tear.
• Unique Character: Every plank is different, offering a truly bespoke look.

Pro Tip: To keep your wood floor looking pristine, we recommend using a high-quality coir mat at the door to catch grit before it reaches the wood.

Design Tricks for Hallways

Widen the Space with Herringbone Hallways are often narrow. Using a Herringbone pattern draws the eye outwards towards the walls (the “V” shape), creating an optical illusion that makes a narrow corridor feel significantly wider and grander.

Brighten with Light Oaks Hallways often lack natural light. Opting for a pale oak or whitewashed floor can bounce available light around the space, making it feel airy and welcoming rather than dark and enclosed.

Hide Dirt with Mid-Tones While very dark or very light floors can show dust or footprints, mid-tone warm oaks and greys are excellent at camouflaging a little bit of dust until you have time to clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most durable flooring for a hallway? Our Vinyl Click flooring is the most durable option. It combines 100% waterproofing with a heavy-duty wear layer that offers superior resistance to scratches from grit and stones compared to standard laminate.

Do I need a doormat? Yes. Regardless of the floor you choose, a “barrier mat” at the front door is the single best investment you can make. It traps moisture and grit, extending the lifespan of your hallway flooring significantly.

Can I run the same flooring into the living room? Absolutely. Continuous flooring from the hallway into the living room creates a “flow” that makes the whole ground floor feel larger and more open. Just ensure you use a floor suitable for both areas (Engineered Wood or high-quality Laminate are great for this).