Should I choose tongue & groove or click-lock installation?

The choice between tongue & groove and click-lock installation depends on your skill level, the room’s conditions, and how you want the floor fitted.

Tongue & Groove flooring has a protruding “tongue” on one side and a matching “groove” on the other. When fitted together, they form a strong, tight seam. T&G can be:

• Nailed or screwed down for a permanent fit.
• Glued either along the joints or to the subfloor for added stability.
• This method is traditional, durable, and ideal for professional installations or when you want a long-term, fixed floor.

Click-Lock flooring uses an interlocking mechanism that “clicks” planks together at an angle and locks them in place without glue or nails. It’s:

• Quicker to fit — perfect for DIY projects.
• Easier to take up if you ever need to replace or move the floor.
• Often installed as a “floating floor” over underlay.

Which to choose?

• If you want the fastest and most straightforward installation, click-lock is the way to go.
• If you’re looking for a traditional method with a more permanent finish, tongue & groove is a solid choice.