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.
Irrespective of whether you are renovating, extending or simply “re-looking” your home, a common dilemma is often whether or not you can lay two different floors in your house. There is little doubt that the simplest answer to this dilemma is a big “Yes!”, but, like all things, it comes with the caveat that whatever…
When you’re carrying out a complete re-design of any room in your home, there are big decisions to be made. It’s important that you achieve your dreams, but at the same time, you don’t want to go too wild, just in case your taste changes in the future. It’s a delicate line you need to…
Garden decking comes in a whole host of options these days, with some more pleasing on the eye, and the pocket, than others. The main types of garden decking available on the market today are: wood, composite, PVC and aluminium. All of that said, most people tend to think of wood as the most desirable…
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…
Garden decking is a highly popular option these days for creating an outdoor space that’s perfect for relaxing and socializing. With a whole range of decking options available, suited to all budgets, it’s easy to see why more and more people are choosing decking over traditional terraces to enlarge their outdoor living space. When you…
The current housing market’s stagnation has led to an increasing number of homeowners opting to convert or extend their current homes rather than moving. Often, this is due to a need for additional space, be it an extra bathroom, an additional bedroom, or a larger kitchen. In more robust housing markets, homeowners may opt to…
Decking is fast becoming a really popular addition to any home. Allowing for a true indoor, outdoor living experience for many months of the year a deck can add considerable socializing and relaxing space to your home. When planning your deck there are several things you’ll need to consider: 1. What type of wood…
Engineered wood flooring is a really versatile flooring option and is particularly suited to areas of the home or commercial premises where temperature and moisture levels are likely to fluctuate. Also suited for installation over under floor heating, it’s easy to see why engineered wood flooring has become so popular in recent years. That said,…
As a wood species, oak is one of the toughest options available, making it a really popular choice for both furniture and flooring. One of the main reasons for oak being so tough is the age of the oak tree before it is felled to make timber. Oak trees can live for hundreds of years,…
If you’re at the stage that you’ve decided engineered wood flooring is the best solution for your project, you’ll no doubt be in the process of planning your attack on how to choose which company to buy from, as well as which product to choose. Engineered wood flooring is a great alternative to solid…
If you’re in the process of planning a wood flooring project, you’re certain to have done your homework when it comes to choosing the right flooring for your preferences and the right supplier for your budget. Once you’ve narrowed down the best flooring option and the right supplier, it’s time to get down to the…
Like all other interior styling, wood flooring preferences and popularity change with time. At this moment, both very light and very dark wood flooring options are extremely popular. For people seeking very light woods, there are various solutions, but people seeking dark, often virtually black flooring for example can find themselves up against a…