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Difference Between Finger Joint and Edge Glue Worktop Panels

03 Apr 2013 |    |    Leave a Comment
Difference Between Finger Joint and Edge Glue Worktop Panels

Wooden worktops provide a real style boost to any kitchen if they are well fitted and well looked after.  One of the dilemmas often faced by people fitting or having wooden worktops fitted is whether to plump for a single stave worktop or to opt for a worktop that is made up of smaller staves [...]

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Come and meet Wood and Beyond at Grand Designs Live, London

18 Mar 2013 |    |    |    Leave a Comment
Come and meet Wood and Beyond at Grand Designs Live, London

Between 4th and 12th May 2013, you’ll find Wood and Beyond at the Grand Designs Live, London exhibition.  Joining over 500 exhibitors at London’s ExCeL in Royal Victoria Dock, we’ll be exhibiting our range of wood flooring, worktops and decking as well as showing off some of our bespoke services that will make your wood [...]

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How To Choose A Suitable Underlay

06 Mar 2013 |    |    |    Leave a Comment
How To Choose A Suitable Underlay

Wood flooring underlay is a really important part of your wood flooring project.  The ideal way to create the perfect laying surface for your new floor, a good quality underlay will not only make your floor easier to lay, it’ll keep it looking great longer too.  Add to this, the thermal and noise insulation properties [...]

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American Walnut Worktops Vs European Walnut Worktops

24 Feb 2013 |    |    Leave a Comment
American Walnut Worktops Vs European Walnut Worktops

If you’re planning a new look for your kitchen, walnut worktops are a flexible, practical and affordable choice.  Adding charm to any kitchen, irrespective of whether or not you plan to change your kitchen units, with the right care and attention, a walnut worktop will last pretty much a lifetime.  One of the most appealing [...]

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What Does Full Stave Worktops Mean?

23 Feb 2013 |    |    Leave a Comment
What Does Full Stave Worktops Mean?

The addition of a wooden worktop to your kitchen isn’t just an appealing and affordable option; it’s also highly practical.  Wooden worktops come in a variety of different styles.  At the cheaper end of the market, you’ll find worktops that are made up of relatively short, thin strips, blocks or staves of wood.  Thereafter, as [...]

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Bamboo Wood Or Iroko Wood Which Is Better?

11 Feb 2013 |    |    Leave a Comment
Bamboo Wood Or Iroko Wood Which Is Better?

If you’re planning a change of worktop, the likelihood is that you’re busy exploring your options right now.  Although oak and walnut are well known contenders for your attention in the wood worktop market, two of the slightly less well known are bamboo and iroko.  As a result, it seems like a good idea to [...]

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5 Renovation Ideas When Your Property Isn’t Selling

04 Jan 2013 |    |    |    Leave a Comment
5 Renovation Ideas When Your Property Isn’t Selling

In the current economic climate, there are more and more people in the frustrating position of not being able to sell their home.  With mortgages hard to secure and people fearing that they might lose their jobs, it’s easy to see why the UK property market is suffering.  If you’re in a position where your [...]

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How To Use Danish Oil To Correctly Oil Wood Worktops

12 Nov 2012 |    |    Leave a Comment
How To Use Danish Oil To Correctly Oil Wood Worktops

Oiling your wooden worktop will not only help it better stand up to the challenges of your kitchen; it’ll keep it looking good for longer.  A great way to stop your worktop from warping or bowing, the application of Danish Oil to your worktop will also make it water resistant.  With a truly natural look, [...]

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Benefits Of Worktops Cut To Size

29 Oct 2012 |    |    Leave a Comment
Benefits Of Worktops Cut To Size

If you’re planning a DIY kitchen project the temptation is to do everything yourself, but ordering a wooden worktop with bespoke features can take an ordinary kitchen truly into the realms of top class.  Even if you’re not planning to change your kitchen units or cupboard doors, you can achieve a whole new look by [...]

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Christmas Home Improvement Ideas

26 Oct 2012 |    |    |    2 Comments
Christmas Home Improvement Ideas

You only need to switch on the television to see how important the home is at Christmas time.  No matter whether it’s additional TV channels, a new sofa or double-glazing, as soon as the summer holidays are over, the adverts start to appear, reminding us that it’s time to start thinking about Christmas and what [...]

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