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Subfloor repairs & herringbone laminate

Laminate Flooring

Darlington Completed in October 2026

A lasting floor starts with the work underneath. For this Darlington entrance and dining room, the team replaced the damaged base before laying herringbone laminate, bringing a fresh, modern feel to the space.

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A closer look at the wood-effect herringbone pattern during fitting.

Getting the foundations right

There are no shortcuts to a lasting floor. In this Darlington property, the existing chipboard base had deteriorated after drawing in moisture over the years. The damaged material was removed and replaced with timber floorboards, giving the new laminate a sound base rather than covering over the problem.

A fresh feel with herringbone laminate

With the base put right, the herringbone laminate brought a fresh, modern feel to the entrance and dining room. Its wood-effect finish adds warmth, while the distinctive pattern gives the space character. These photographs show the flooring being laid over the prepared base and underlay.

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