Solid stone flooring undeniably brings a timeless, elegant aesthetic that complements both traditional and contemporary homes. However, its natural beauty often comes with a significant drawback: cold underfoot, especially in areas like kitchens, bathrooms and hallways.

LeoLine offers all the visual appeal of stone or tile, from slate-inspired textures to ceramic-style patterns, but delivers a noticeably warmer, more comfortable surface. Because it’s vinyl rather than actual stone, you skip the hefty material cost and complicated installation, while still achieving that premium look. With LeoLine’s tile-effect sheet vinyl, you get style, comfort and affordability combined.

Stuart Reeves, LeoLine UK sales and marketing director, comments: “Black and white checkerboard flooring is once again enjoying a resurgence; Fuelled by the retro aesthetic look returning to interior design, its timeless, signature style now extends beyond the classic 1950’s US diner.  However, a barrier to incorporating this much-loved style into spaces can be the budget. Ceramics can be pricey. Tiles can be expensive, and installation is both lengthy and complex, making it a costly option for businesses and homes alike. However, there is an alternative.  Modern-day vinyl floors use state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques that not only mirror this classic look but also deliver true-to-life texture, high performance, easy care, and simple installation qualities to projects. Thanks to LeoLine, the much-sought-after checkerboard effect flooring is now within reach of any scheme.”

Natural Trends collection Portoro cushion vinyl from £26.99 per m2, LeoLine, leoline.co.uk