Engineered? Laminate? Solid wood?
What’s the difference? What is best for your home? What can you afford?

The beauty of elka flooring is that you can have all the beauty and style within a wide range of budgets.
To help with your decision, here is a short summary of the main characteristics of each material.

Laminate
This simple, effective flooring can be used in all kinds of spaces, either with or without underfloor heating. It’s simple and quick to install, looks great, is hard wearing and brilliant for tight budgets!

Advantages of Laminate Flooring

  • Fully integrated Uniclic installation system for ease of fitting
  • High definition surface structures that enhance the authentic appearance of the floor
  • Choice of modern finishes and individualistic designs
  • Flexible fitting options - you can start anywhere within the room
  • Hygienic allergy reducing floor
  • Can be used in conjunction with noise reducing underlay
  • Suitable for use with underfloor heating
  • 15 year warranty
  • Dimensions - 1200x190x7mm (1824m2 per pack)
  • Available in Natural Oak, Rustic Oak, Urban Oak, White Oak, Golden Oak, Vintage Oak, Colonial Oak, Dark Grey Oak, Walnut, Dark Walnut, Ash, White Teak, Wenge & Acacia finishes.

Real Wood Engineered Flooring
Elka engineered flooring is a truly practical product, chosen for its strength, flexibility of installation and overall stability. It perfectly mimics a solid wood floor, but is actually made of 3 or more layers of real wood with an upper layer of genuine hardwood. Its core strength comes from each layer being stacked in opposite directions, so it can be used in most areas of the home including conservatories and in conjunction with underfloor heating.

Advantages of Real Wood Engineered Flooring

  • Available in Brushed & Oiled, Lacquered or unfinished for 14mm, 18mm, 21-22mm (12.5mm only available in Brush Matt Lacquered finish)
  • Can be laid over underfloor heating for 12.5mm, 14mm and 18mm
  • Can be sanded and refinished
  • Made from 100% natural wood
  • Dimensional stability
  • Floor can be laid in all residential areas (except those of high humidity)
  • 25 year warranty
  • Available in Classic White Oak, Double White Oak, Golden Oak, Antique Oak, Brushed and Oiled Oak, Champagne, Rustic Lacquered Oak, Russet, Enhanced Oak, Polar Oak, Washed and Smoke Oak, Walnut, Unfinished Oak and American Black Walnut.

Solid Wood Flooring
With plenty of character and style there are many homes that just wouldn’t be complete without a solid wood floor. As a completely natural material, the grains and colours of elka solids create an ambience with real character and a sense of long life and permanence. Elka solids will add beauty and elegance to any interior.

Advantages of Solid Wood Flooring

  • Traditional 18mm solid floors
  • Only selected and graded timbers used
  • Contemporary and stylish finishes to suit every home
  • Random length boards
  • 20 year structural warranty
  • Available in Rustic White Oak, Brushed & Oiled Oak, Natural Oak, Spiced Acacia, Unfinished Oak, Classic Oak, Golden Oak and Antique Oak.