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Every home remodelling project requires a budget to keep us from spending more money than we have. When it comes to the vast number of choices in flooring supplies, what we ultimately end up with is a combination of what we like and what we can afford. If you're thinking about replacing a floor or two in your house, we'll help you get started with some base line prices.

Natural wood is the most favoured by Brits because of its beauty and durability. Natural wood flooring supplies can be either engineered or solid wood products. If you don't know the difference, engineered wood is made through a process of overlaying several layers of wood which is then finished with a veneer. It is the less expensive of the two, ranging from £13.00 sq. m. for Oak to £20.00 per sq. m. for Cherry, and has the advantage of being usable in tight spaces where solid wood doesn't do well. Solid wood prices can run from £20.00 to £110 per sq. m. depending on the material.

Laminates tend to be the best choice based on price per sq. m., at £6 to £25. A laminate is usually constructed using a wood chip material for the bulk of the board. A paper “photograph” of real wood or stone is used to cover the top side of the laminate which is then coated with a chemical agent to protect it from natural wear and tear. Laminate flooring supplies may look like real thing but they don't cost as much.

If carpet is your thing, different styles and materials give you plenty of choices. A basic natural coir carpet applied with glue can be as little as £7 per square metre. Genuine wool carpets can go as high as £50 or more. The thing to consider with carpets is whether they are applied directly to the sub floor with adhesive or stretched across an underlying pad and attached at the edges. The latter requires the extra expense of the padding.

For kitchens and bathrooms, vinyl and natural or manufactured stone products are three other options. Stone flooring supplies are the most expensive, for obvious reasons, while vinyl is a low-cost option for limited budgets. Despite the pricing, many people shy away from vinyl because it doesn't look natural.

Regardless of your choice of flooring supplies, don't forget to add in the cost of installation. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, there are added expenses that must be accounted for in your budget.