On the minus side they can get stuck in grates, cause bunions and mark cheap laminate flooring.

For draughtproofing remember to fit underlay beneath carpets or laminate flooring to reduce heat loss.

In any case, what with all that nice laminate flooring, they might even buck the trend.

I might have to cover my gappy floorboards with laminate flooring or a carpet.

Perhaps in protest at fustily upholstered period dramas, the designer opts for shiny laminate flooring.