Yes, as long as you choose the right board. A utility room is a wet, hard-working room, so a water-resistant or waterproof laminate with an AC4 rating is the sensible choice. It stands up to mud, spills and heavy use, then wipes clean in seconds.

Standard laminate is water-resistant rather than fully waterproof. It handles everyday splashes and damp well, but a utility room has a washing machine, a dryer and often a sink, any of which can leak or overflow. For that reason we recommend a fully waterproof laminate here, which is built to cope with standing water far better.

Yes. A laundry room and a utility room are the same thing. Laminate suits both. Because there is a washing machine and often a sink involved, choose a waterproof range and wipe up any spills promptly to keep the floor in good condition.

The best utility room laminate is a waterproof board with an AC4 rating. That combination handles the damp and the heavy use a utility room sees. A practical grey or natural tone hides everyday marks and keeps cleaning simple. A click-fit floor is a bonus, as it can be lifted if you ever need to move an appliance.

Yes. Laminate is laid as a floating floor, so it sits around and under the units and appliances rather than being fixed down. Leave the standard expansion gap at the edges and around pipework. Choose a click-fit floor so it can be lifted later if you need to reach a leak or move a machine.