Wood and Beyond Blog

If you’re in or around London between February 5th and 7th, why not come down to the Business Design Centre in central London and meet the Wood and Beyond team at Surface Design Show? Owned and staffed by people passionate about LVT and Laminate flooring as about our new line of bamboo decking. Wood and Beyond will be represented at Stand Number 532, 534 by some hand-picked team members. If you’re new to Wood and Beyond, we are importers and specialist suppliers of top-quality hardwood products ranging from solid hardwood and engineered hardwood floors to decking boards and wooden worktops, now introducing our new line in LVT and Laminate flooring. We scour the globe to find the best quality products at the best prices. What’s ... READ MORE >

Laminate wood flooring is a great option for home upgrades, and the best place to start using this flooring is in high traffic and high stress areas of your home. Of course, one of the first places that comes to mind is anywhere the kids are with all their toys and games. A floor has probably never seen so much use than in that play room. Carpet just cannot keep up with the energy and drive of children leaving you no choice than to upgrade to something more durable like laminate wood flooring. Easier to Clean One of the top reasons to make the switch from carpet to laminate floor is that it is much easier to clean and maintain. When it comes to spills and stains, carpet does not repel those liquids and messes quite as easily. You are lef ... READ MORE >

Making the switch from carpet to engineered oak flooring can be a life changing move to upgrade your home. A lot of people will tell you that wood flooring is better than carpet in every way, but what are the true reasons people are making the switch? If you feel like your current carpet is looking fine, you may be questioning whether you really need to spend the money to replace it. These are just a few reasons home owners today are saying “Out with the old and in with the new!”   Easier to Clean One of the main reasons to make the change from carpet to engineered oak flooring is that wood flooring is easier to clean in every way. After just a few years of constant traffic on carpet it will start to change colour and darken. You ... READ MORE >

With the new year just around the corner, you may be thinking about home improvement projects for 2019. Whether it’s something as simple as solid oak worktops for your kitchen or workshop, to a large undertaking like flooring installation for one or more rooms, projects and upgrades can be done to any home to give it that extra pop. Home improvement projects are a great way to start fresh and help you reach your other new year goals. Take a look at some of these ideas to get your creativity flowing see where your own project will take you. Solid Oak Worktops: A Great Surface for Any Project One of the simplest ways to improve your home is with solid oak worktops. Wooden worktops are great for a multitude of uses throughout a home and c ... READ MORE >

It is no secret the wood flooring is a prime upgrade option for homeowners in every sense. Wood flooring is a much more stylish option than carpet or linoleum. There are numerous choices for the colour, texture, and pattern and with that you have the power to create the exact type of style you want in your home. When it comes to which type of wood flooring to put in your home, the choice comes down to engineered flooring or hardwood flooring. Both can provide you with different benefits, but the choice is ultimately up to you, based on your lifestyle, needs, and budget. Solid Wood Flooring: Beautiful but Pricey The pinnacle of wood flooring comes at a hefty price with solid wood flooring. Solid wood flooring is created from whole piece ... READ MORE >

One of the best ways to enhance the glamour and style of a home is through the right flooring choice. Wood flooring is a versatile choice for many homes, as the variety of styles and finishes allows you to choose flooring boards that either complement your existing style or serve as the starting point for a redecoration project. Each home is unique in its own way, and that uniqueness is complimented by the custom floor that runs beneath your feet. Finding options for wood flooring in London is easy, no matter what style you are looking for. The Plethora of Flooring Styles When you shop for wood flooring in London, you’re not limited to one type of wood or one style of installation. There is laminate and solid wood flooring that comes i ... READ MORE >

Many people are constantly looking for ways to make their homes pop with character and to create a unique environment that they call their own. What a lot of people do not know, is this all starts beneath the shoes with the type of flooring you have in your home. Laminate wood flooring is the perfect choice for any type of home owner to produce looks that are only limited to the imagination. There are so many designs, colours, and a flooring patterns to choose from. From the rustic outdoor look of cherry hardwood and white oak flooring, to the modern sleek tones of black and white wood flooring, the choice is really up to you. A Step on the Wild Side The majority of homeowners choose a more reserved style of hardwood flooring when upgradin ... READ MORE >

Wood flooring is one of the best flooring options for home designers worldwide. There are so many colours and textures and patterns that can be used in such a way that no two floors are the exact same. From the bold statement of hardwood oak to the cool and calm of grey-white wood flooring, every style can convey the message you want your home to express. With so many intricate design patterns for the slats, your home is sure to be one of a kind in every way. A Modern Look Grey-white wood flooring specifically is a very popular design choice when decorating modern flats and houses. It creates a sense of ‘now’ that never goes away, without veering too far into a futuristic aesthetic. This style of flooring is usually coupled with stainl ... READ MORE >

Linoleum has a short history of existence and an even shorter history of widespread use. Although it was created in the mid-1800s by accident, lino flooring didn’t gain popularity until the 1950s. It’s created using a mixture of solidified linseed oil and ground wood products over sheets of cotton canvas. From the time of its inception, its purpose was always to create a more durable alternative to wood flooring options. Properties of Lino Flooring Linoleum is mainly used in high traffic areas because its level of durability far surpasses that of traditional wood flooring. Office buildings and businesses often embrace linoleum as the smart choice due to the volume of people walking across their floors every day. In the early twentiet ... READ MORE >

One of the greatest qualities of engineered flooring is its ability to be used anywhere in the home without ever sacrificing quality. Even in small or narrow spaces such as pantries and hallways, engineered oak flooring maintains its visual appeal. The process for installing the flooring does not differ much from main rooms either. When all the rooms are connected with the same flooring, the transitions from rooms to hallways are seamless. If you decide to add flooring throughout your house and especially in hallways, do not hesitate to call a professional for help. They know how to measure and plan correctly to ensure a smooth flow from room to room. Things to Watch Out For When Installing Engineered Oak Flooring When you install flooring ... READ MORE >