Jonathan Sapir has over 17 years in the flooring industry. As an authority on flooring, he infuses his extensive knowledge and passion for quality products into every article. Jonathan's expertise helps readers make informed decisions for elegant and durable flooring solutions.
With more and more people choosing to work from home, either on a self-employed or freelance basis or as part of an arrangement with their employer, the need for home offices has grown significantly over the past few years. In many cases, a home office needs to double up with another use, such as a…
There’s no getting away from the fact that times are tough from a money point of view, and more and more people are thinking twice before booking their summer holiday. If you’re in a dilemma about whether to bite the bullet and book your week or two away, perhaps the answer could be nearer…
In the current economic climate where house sales are fewer and further between, more and more people are renovating, extending and improving their homes rather than moving on to buy something new. Irrespective of whether you’re improving an old home or upgrading a more recent property, if you have a wooden floor that you…
Irrespective of what sort of flooring you have, a leak can be a complete nightmare, but with wooden flooring you need to be particularly careful not to cause irreparable damage when tackling an underlying leak. In order to outline the best possible course of action, we’ll explain here how to remove boards, how to put…
If you are planning a wood flooring project, the chances are you’ve come across the term three strip wood flooring, but what exactly does this mean? In a nutshell, three strip engineered wood flooring is engineered flooring boards, which have been produced to create a look that gives the impression of three boards in one.…
It’s a sad fact of life that even the finest quality wood decking will dull over time. Outdoors in all weathers and under varying pressures from heat and cold, it’s not surprising that decking can often show extreme signs of wear and tear. Wood decking brightener is a great way to bring your decking…
At Wood and Beyond, we are passionate about wood floors, but more than that, we’re also obsessed with making sure that all of the wood that’s used in the production of our floors is sourced from responsible producers. We work directly and in person with wood flooring manufacturers all over the world and don’t ever…
Decking is a highly popular outdoor feature in both domestic and commercial settings. While most individuals choosing decking for their home won’t have health and safety issues to think about, there are still some considerations to be made about whether you choose grooved or smooth decking. Commercial settings on the other hand, will need to…
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…
Decking is a great addition to any outdoor living space. An option that lets you enjoy some really special moments in your garden, it’s important to keep your deck looking good. One of the ways you can keep your deck looking great is by power washing it now and again. Irrespective of whether you rent…
When looking for wood flooring options, most people tend to think along the lines of oak, pine or walnut, but there are plenty of other solutions out there. Irrespective of whether you plump for an exotic wood or something that hails from closer to home, you know with wood flooring you are making a good…
Deciding on the right finish for your wood flooring is a really important part of your flooring decision-making process. Wood flooring finishes come in a whole range of options, such as oiled, white washed, distressed and lacquered. Lacquered flooring is recognised for its particularly tough qualities. Normally with a bit of a shine, even…