Hallway & Stair Flooring

Hallway Flooring Samples

Find The Perfect Hallway Flooring With Our Free Samples

Every hallway is different. Some have grand entrances that allow for plenty of natural light, whereas others have little lighting and space to work with. Either way, the best way to choose your new flooring will be to see it in your home. That’s why we offer free unlimited samples. This way you can test, trial, and sample as many different floors as you see fit.

How To Order Your Free Hallway Flooring Samples

Found a few floors you’d like to sample? If so, click the ‘order free sample’ button to add them to your basket. Then proceed to checkout to complete your free sample order. Once your samples are on their way you can sit back and relax, knowing you haven’t spent a penny.

Quick & Easy Delivery

Our quick and easy process for ordering samples wouldn’t be complete without a cost-free and hassle-free delivery. That’s why our samples are sent via Royal Mail and are specifically designed to fit in letterboxes, so you won’t have to sign for anything. We also cover the cost of delivery fees, so no cost is passed on to you. You can usually expect to receive your free samples within 2-3 days.

Hallway Flooring FAQ's

What Flooring Is Best for Hallways?

Ultimately, the best flooring for hallways will be up to personal preference. However, since there is a lot of foot traffic, we would suggest choosing a strong and durable floor such as engineered wood flooring. In terms of style, herringbone flooring or wider boards are both great choices. Since most hallways in the UK are quite narrow, choosing wider boards or opting for a herringbone floor will help create the illusion of space.

Do You Match the Living Room Flooring to The Hallway?

While many people love the look of matching flooring, some customers prefer a more ‘mismatched’ approach. Either way is fine and this all comes down to personal preference. However, if you are considering different flooring options across rooms, then you’ll need to choose floors with a similar thickness, opt for underlay, or use the appropriate transition trim such as a full ramp or semi-ramp. If you are not sure about the thickness of your current floors, always contact your floor fitter before proceeding. They will be able to tell you about the best solution for your home.

Which Floor Is Good for Hallways and Livingroom?

If you are looking for a floor that is suitable for both your hallway and your living room, then engineered wood flooring is probably the best floor for you. Engineered wood flooring has a wear layer of solid wood, meaning you won’t have to compromise on the aesthetics. However, it is more durable and moisture resistant than solid wood flooring, making it perfect for high-traffic areas of the home such as your hallway.

How To Transition Laminate Flooring from Room To Hallway?

When it comes to transitioning your hallway flooring (whether it’s laminate or any other type of floor) there are multiple different accessories available. These are known as transition strips and the right transition strip for your flooring will depend upon a few factors. Firstly, you will need to know the type of flooring you are working with, as well as the type of flooring you wish to connect it to. 

If you are trying to connect two different types of flooring, then you will definitely need a transition strip. However, if they are both the same type of floor, then you won’t always require a transition strip. For example, if they are both the same floor, with the same thickness, running in the same direction then a transition strip will not necessarily be required (providing that the room is no larger than 8 x 12m). Larger rooms often require a transition strip to work alongside your expansion gaps. This will allow enough space for your flooring to expand and contract, without buckling under the pressure. However, this isn’t to say that you wouldn’t use a transition strip anyway. Transition strips are always a good idea since they allow expansion and they also help to stop your flooring from buckling, should some water manage to seep in. 

Best Hallway Flooring for Dogs?

If you are looking for pet-friendly flooring for your hallway, then you’ll want to take a look at our pet-friendly flooring blog. This covers all the pros and cons of each floor type when it comes to your furry friends. From slip resistance and scratch resistance to general maintenance and durability, we’ve covered everything you need to know to make the right decision for your pets and your home.

Is Laminate Flooring Good for Hallways?

Laminate flooring is both durable and cost-effective making it an attractive choice for hallways. It’s also a brilliant choice for pet owners and family homes thanks to how easy it is to clean. However, it should be noted that laminate, unlike engineered and solid wood flooring can be more difficult to repair if heavily scratched. 

Is Vinyl Flooring Good for Hallways?

LVT flooring is a popular hallway flooring choice since it is extremely durable & easy to clean. Plus, the scratch-resistant and waterproof properties make it ideal for dealing with mucky shoes, wet umbrellas, and the pitter-patter of mucky pet paws. So, regardless of the heavy footfall and harsh conditions, you can relax knowing your hallway flooring will still look great in the years to come.

How To Measure Hallway for Flooring?

To accurately measure your hallway flooring in m² you will need to measure the full length and width of your hallway. This includes any nooks and crannies. Then multiply the length and width to get the square metre coverage. Your calculations should look something like this: Width x Length: 9m x 10m = 90m2.

Remember, you should always account for 10% wastage with most floors or 15% for parquet floors. This will ensure that you have enough flooring, including some spare boards. While you may think you do not need spare boards, these will come in really handy for any future repairs or restorations. They will also allow you to be more selective with your boards when laying the floor. This way you can achieve the desired look you want, whether that’s hiding some of your less favoured boards, or making your favourite knots the centrepiece of the room. As leading floor experts, we find that 10% is the right amount to account for most slight miscalculations too. So, you should still have enough flooring if you haven’t accounted for a nook, a cranny, or a skewed wall. However, you should still always measure accurately to be safe. 

Please note: 10% wastage will not account for any large miscalculations. Always measure accurately or hire a professional if you are unsure. 

How To Sand a Hallway Floor?

Whether or not you can sand and refinish your hallway flooring will heavily depend on the floor type you choose. In most cases, engineered wood flooring and solid wood flooring can both be sanded. However, LVT and laminate flooring cannot. You will also need to ensure that your floorboards have enough thickness to them if you wish to sand and refinish. Therefore, we advise choosing a thicker board or thicker wear layer for this reason. For more information regarding sanding & refinishing, visit our maintenance centre.

Hallway Flooring Thickness

Board Thickness

Generally speaking, board thickness is a case of personal preference. However, thicker boards do tend to be more hard-wearing and provide a slightly improved sound reduction performance. As well as this, thicker boards are usually more suited to higher traffic areas, where they can withstand greater use.

What Board Thickness Is Best for Hallways?

When it comes to hallways, there is no set thickness. However, since these areas have such heavy foot traffic, we advise that you choose the thickest boards that your budget and surrounding floors will allow. 

Wear Layer (Engineered Wood Floors Only)

The wear layer refers to the top, aesthetic surface layer of real wood, which gives the engineered flooring its look. Thicker wear layers, whilst usually more expensive, offer greater durability and the option to sand more frequently, meaning flooring can be refreshed more times before being replaced. 

Most engineered wood floors, regardless of the thickness of the wear layer, will provide years of use, maintaining their impressive appearance.

Sanding Guide

In most cases, sanding the top layer of engineered wood flooring will remove up to 1MM of surface, with a minimum of 1MM needed leftover for protection. As a rough guide, here’s the number of times a floor can be sanded, based on the initial wear layer thickness:

3mm: 1-2 times

4mm: 2-3 times

5mm: 3-4 times

6mm: 4-5 times

(Please note: Sanding times is a guide only, the number of times a floor can be sanded will vary on an individual basis.)