Hi there, I would start off searching the Pro directory to find an expert in your area. Professionals' profile pages include pictures of their previous projects, client reviews and a business description so you know what the company specialises in. You can filter by trade type to ensure you contact the right person for the job! http://www.houzz.co.uk/professionals/c/manchester Best of luck!

The previous owners of my house did this. I think it gives a lovely neat finish to the entrance way (which is quite small). It also gives a level surface as you step into the house on to the mat and then on to the laminate. The mat needs replacing now, it's on my list of things to do to the house!

Hi there, If you are looking to go for a wooden floor in this area you would best getting a good underlay. We have a great underlay that will help with sound insulation and even out discrepancies in the subfloor, it would be our XPS Fibreboard underlay. We also have a large selection on engineered, solid and laminate flooring. Do you have a colour in mind? We may be able to help. Kind Regards, Floor Monster Team

We don't have pets (sadly) or children (not so sadly) but still wanted a floor that would work for kitchen/lounge/dining space and underfloor heating. We wanted the wood look which isn't very effective with UFH, so went for a lovely Porcelanosa wood effect porcelain tile throughout out open plan space and into the utility and downstairs shower room. We love it and have had no problems with tile breakages. Because the tiles have varying wood-style patterns, they've fooled many people into thinking they're wood at first. Photos show when we first had them fitted. They do other colours if you want a different 'wood' finish: