If you’re in the process of researching wood flooring, you’re almost certain to have thought, “what’s the best wood flooring” at some point. Unfortunately, like most things in life, there’s no such thing as the best wood flooring across the board (excuse the pun). It’s a shame, but the best wood flooring for one…
If you’re a first time wood floor buyer, we recon you would maybe welcome some help? The wood flooring market is now so big and so competitive that it can become really confusing making sure you get what you want, at the right price. It’s for this reason that we’ve put this guide together.…
In an attempt to help your flooring project go really smoothly, we’ve put together a list of Top Tips for fitting solid wood flooring. Use these tips together with our handy PDF flooring installation guides. 1. Acclimatization. When it comes to fitting solid wood flooring, the process should ideally start before the boards even…
If you’re considering installing a wood floor for the first time, the chances are you’ve got yourself into a spin with all the different information you have coming from all sides. It’s with this in mind that we’ve put together this post, to help you create a checklist of what’s important in your price…
Oiled finish wood flooring provides a natural and warm look and the oil finish helps make the real character of the wood stand out without any shine. A hardwearing option, thanks to the strength the oil brings to the wood, such finish is perfect for anyone who is seeking to retain and enhance the…
FSC flooring has seen a real rise in demand in recent years. In line with the whole eco, or green movement, we’ve seen a huge trend in recent years towards an increased demand for ethical woods to be used in wood flooring projects. This trend has been supported and made simpler for the consumer by…
“What exactly is engineered flooring?” is a question often asked by floor-hunters and it’s easy to understand why. The wood flooring industry has become quite complicated in recent years, thanks to both new products which have been developed and the range of wood species which have become available thanks to global trading. In a nutshell,…
Like all things, wood responds to the heat and light of the sun and can suffer damage as a result. There are several things that can happen to your wood flooring in the summer. At a very basic level, due to the higher temperatures and drier atmosphere, there’s more dust around in summer time than…
By its very nature, any basement space is going to be a challenge when it comes to keeping humidity at bay and combatting dampness, but with people seeking to increase their living space; basement conversions are becoming more and more common. If you’re in the process of converting your basement into additional living or useful…
If you are in the process of planning a wood flooring project and are toying with the option of either a DIY fitting or a professional fitter, we want to help you make your decision. No matter which decision you make, you can be sure that the right choices made now will stand you…
If you’re looking at your wooden floor and thinking…I must either get round to sanding that floor in order to breathe some life into it, or I should really buy a new floor; you could maybe do with some help in weighing up the pros and cons of each option. Sanding any wooden floor…
Like all things, wood flooring goes through trends. What was popular, stylish and sought after 5 years ago, won’t necessarily be “in vogue” tomorrow and the same risks being true with what we’re all yearning for right now. So, when you’re thinking about installing a new wood floor, while it might be really appealing…