New Flooring Arrivals at Trago

Blog August 4th, 2025 | By ross drew

New Flooring Arrivals at Trago: A Guide to Finding the Right Fit for Your Home

Struggling to decide which flooring type is best for your home?

Whether you choose to go with carpet or hard flooring, we have practical, stylish and purse-friendly options in both! While carpet is a cosy and timeless choice, it’s not always the best fit for every space. In rooms where moisture, heavy footfall, or ease of cleaning is key, hard flooring can make more sense. Whether you’re upgrading a kitchen, refreshing a hallway, or fitting out a holiday home, these alternative flooring options offer serious style and practicality. For a taste of our extensive and always competitive carpet and rugs ranges please click here: Carpets, but for the full experience be sure to head to your local store!

SPC Vinyl:
Waterproof, Stable and Built for Real Life

Best for: Kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, hallways, conservatories, and homes with underfloor heating, pets, or fluctuating temperatures.

SPC (Stone Polymer Composite) is a modern evolution of vinyl flooring — and a significant upgrade from traditional LVT. Its key strength? Dimensional stability. That means it won’t warp, shrink or buckle with temperature or moisture changes — making it ideal for tricky spaces or unpredictable climates.

Key benefits:

• Fully waterproof
• Click-fit and DIY-friendly
• Exceptionally dimensionally stable
• Dent- and scratch-resistant
• Realistic wood and stone finishes

New SPC ranges in store include:
• Stepfair 7mm in natural tones – from £46.10 per pack (covers approx. 1.537 m² / ~£29.99 m²)
• Rhonda 5mm – thicker wear layer for high-traffic homes, £54.88 per pack (covers approx. 2.196 m² / ~£24.99 m²)
• Dartmoor 0.3mm – budget-friendly greys and rustic oaks, from £43.90 (covers approx. 2.196 m² / ~£19.99 m²)
• Davidstow 4.5mm – lightweight and affordable, £42.14 per pack (covers approx. 2.635 m² / ~£15.99 m²)

Ideal if you want the performance of tile or hardwood, but with a softer feel underfoot and quicker fitting time.

Engineered Wood:
Real Timber With Long-Term Stability

Best for: Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and homes wanting warmth and authenticity.

Engineered wood offers the look and feel of real timber with greater stability than solid wood. Its layered construction resists shrinking or warping, making it ideal for modern homes — especially those with underfloor heating.

What to expect:
• Real hardwood surface
• Click or glue-down fit (check product)
• Long-lasting visual appeal
• More stable than solid wood

Roll Vinyl:
Versatile, Stylish and Ready for Every Room

Best for: Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, conservatories, kitchens, and utility spaces.

Roll vinyl is more than just practical - it’s becoming a go-to choice for full-home flooring thanks to its quiet underfoot feel, hygienic surface, and on-trend designs. It remains one of the most cost-effective and low-maintenance ways to update a room, and with over 130–170 take-away options across our stores (and widths available in 2m, 3m and 4m) there’s more variety than ever.

Why it's growing in popularity:

• Ideal for allergy-prone homes (non-fibrous, easy to clean)
• Huge choice of patterns (wood, tile, modern stone)
• Quick to install and soft to walk on
• Budget-friendly and low maintenance

Standouts include:
• IVC Starfloor – modern stone and wood designs at £4.40 yd² • Felt-backed vinyls from Jutecs and Unilin – ideal for damp areas or older floors
• Studio Casa – contract-rated but with domestic style, £7.45 yd²
• Tarkett Iconik 450 – heavyweight cushioned vinyl, £7.25 yd²

Ask in store for help choosing the best vinyl for your space and conditions.

Flooring Fit Types Guide:

1. Roll Vinyl

• Fit Type: Glue-down or loose lay (sometimes perimeter taped or stuck)
• DIY Friendly: Yes (especially for small rooms like bathrooms or utility spaces)
• Subfloor prep needed: Should be flat, clean, and dry
• Good to know: Felt-backed vinyls can go straight onto concrete or old tiles if smooth

✅ Mentioned products: IVC Starfloor, Jutecs, Unilin felt-backs, Studio Casa, Tarkett Iconik 450
✔️ Can be self-fit or cut-to-measure in store
➕ Option to offer install guidance or local fitters in-store

4. Engineered Wood

• Fit Types:
- Click-fit (many new products - check packaging)
- Tongue & groove (glue-down or nail-down - more advanced)
• DIY Friendly: Somewhat - click-fit is possible with experience, glue-down is best left to pros
• Underlay: Required for floating installs; glue-down goes directly onto the subfloor
• Subfloor prep: Very level surface needed for a quality finish

✅ Mentioned products: Allesley, Knighton, Heaton, Kinburn, Marwood, Samphire
✔️ Great for premium rooms — but confirm install method before buying

Not Sure What to Choose?

Our team is always here to help. From click-fit systems to underlay options and roll vinyl cut-to-measure, we’ll help you match the right flooring to your room, lifestyle, and budget.

Visit your local Trago store in Liskeard, Newton Abbot, Falmouth or Merthyr Tydfil to browse samples, ask questions and take home your new floor with confidence!