Chevron patterns are immediately recognizable by their “V” shape. A commonly used symbol in modern day times as well as in the past, chevrons are used to indicate rank or service on police uniforms as well as being found in interior design and heraldry. Originating on pottery and in rock carvings, evidence of the existence [...]
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It looks great. There’s no getting away from the fact that a wooden floor looks great. Currently one of the most sought after flooring options, it’s no surprise that the rich and famous have used this material to floor their castles and stately homes for centuries. There’s an option to suit every budget. While certain [...]
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Engineered wood flooring comes in a whole range of widths and it can be confusing when you’re shopping around for your first engineered wood floor to work out which is best for you. In actual fact, there are no hard and fast rules about which width is best in which situation, but there are some [...]
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Machined, or engineered wood flooring is effectively a wood flooring option that is made of natural materials, that looks like solid wood, but is made by man. The way this wood flooring is constructed means that it’s particularly strong and able to withstand moisture and temperature fluctuations much more successfully than solid wood. The feature [...]
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There’s no getting away from the fact that a solid wood worktop will add real charm to pretty much any kitchen, but how do you go about choosing what might work best for you? In order to help, we’ve prepared this comparison of the worktops we have on offer. At Wood and Beyond, we have [...]
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At Wood and Beyond we have a great selection of timber decking boards, including Cumaru, Iroko, Ipe and Teak. We’ve chosen these species of timber because we believe these options give a great range of colour choices as well as offering something for every budget. Irrespective of how much you pay for your decking boards, [...]
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Manufacturers grade wood used for wood flooring into four different categories. These categories or grades don’t mean good or bad, they purely refer to the appearance of the wood, as well as the amount of sap present in the wood. Things like the number and the size of knots in the wood, the variation in [...]
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Wood flooring comes in a whole host of varieties. Irrespective of whether you opt for solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring, there is no getting away from the fact that buying the best quality your budget will allow will pay dividends. Quality wood flooring will not only last longer than cheap alternatives, but it’ll [...]
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There’s no getting away from the fact that when many people think about decking, they think about teak; but is teak necessarily the best decking option? With a whole range of decking options now available, there is no doubt that it is a good idea to open up your mind to all the options before [...]
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When you are planning a decking project, you’ll have lots to think about. You’ll need to decide exactly where you want to position your deck as well as which wood species and finish will work best for you. When it comes to the detail, you’ll need to start thinking about how you will fit your [...]
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