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Browse CollectionsKitchen flooring has to cope with spills, splashes, dropped pans and constant foot traffic, so it needs to be tough, water-resistant and easy to wipe clean. Waterproof LVT and tile-effect vinyl are the most popular choices, with engineered wood a stylish option where a sealed finish is used.
Click-fit LVT and laminate are the most popular choices across Harlow’s family homes and rentals, with engineered oak chosen for living rooms in Church Langley and Old Harlow properties.
LVT is warm underfoot and shrugs off splashes and mopping, while tiles bring a classic, hard-wearing finish, both shrug off the daily demands of a busy kitchen. Private renting has risen from one household in nine to one in six in a decade while ownership fell to barely half. A let in Netteswell or Bush Fair is specified for a fast turnaround between tenancies, which rules out anything that needs curing time or a specialist to repair a single board.
Harlow pairs a planned New Town core of post-war estates with the historic streets of Old Harlow and the modern Church Langley development, family-focused homes that call for tough, easy-care floors.
A quick tour through a typical Harlow home:
Kitchens: LVT vinyl is the go-to for Harlow kitchens, waterproof and easy to wipe clean.
Living Rooms: Harlow living rooms favour engineered oak or premium LVT for a hard-wearing, welcoming finish.
Hallways: High-traffic hallways suit laminate and LVT for strong wear resistance.
Bathrooms: Waterproof LVT and tile-effect vinyl are the practical choice for Harlow bathrooms.
We deliver across Harlow and Essex (CM postcodes) from our UK warehouse. Most in-stock orders arrive within a timeframe that depends on the delivery postcode.
We supply kitchen flooring across Old Harlow, Church Langley, Potter Street, Mark Hall, Staple Tye, Netteswell, Great Parndon and the CM postcode area. The safest first step is a sample order to your Harlow home: a few boards on your own floor, in your own light, tell you more than any photo.
Bestsellers our customers order again and again. Samples available for every floor.
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Cost guide · 8 min readFlooring Cost per m² UK (2026): What You Will Really PayRealistic 2026 UK flooring prices per square metre for laminate, LVT, engineered wood, solid oak, parquet and tiles, plus fitting costs and how to keep the total down.Read the article
Buying guide · 7 min readBest Flooring for Underfloor Heating: What Works and What to AvoidWhich flooring works best over underfloor heating? Engineered wood, LVT, laminate, tiles and solid wood compared for heat output, stability and safe temperatures.Read the article
Comparison guide · 6 min readLVT vs Porcelain Tiles: Kitchens & Bathrooms ComparedLVT or porcelain tiles for your kitchen or bathroom? Waterproofing, warmth, durability, fitting and cost compared, with a clear recommendation per room.Read the article
Pattern guide · 6 min readHerringbone vs Chevron: Patterns, Costs and Which Suits Your RoomHerringbone or chevron parquet? How the patterns differ, what each costs in materials and fitting, and which rooms each pattern flatters most.Read the article Three places to look before you order: the guide library, real customer projects, and trade support.

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OpenHomes & Floors is a UK flooring specialist supplying premium engineered wood, solid oak, parquet, LVT, laminate, porcelain tiles and wall panels to homes and trade customers nationwide, including Harlow.
Every range is hand-picked for quality and value, backed by honest expert advice, samples available so you can check colour and finish in your own light, and delivery options to your door.
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