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.
If you are faced with the challenge of removing paint from wood flooring, the likelihood is that you’ve either had a spill or you’re renovating an old floor. In some ways, a spill is easier to tackle than removing paint from wood flooring you’re in the process of renovating. “Why?” I hear you ask. If…
If you’re thinking about installing wood flooring in a conservatory there are a few things you’d benefit from bearing in mind. Conservatories are great spaces for relaxing, enjoying some time with friends or even to use as an inspiring office or study. That said, choosing wood floor for your conservatory means that you need to…
If you are the proud parents of babies or young children and are considering the installation of wooden flooring, no doubt you’ll have questions of safety and appropriateness spinning round your mind. There is little doubt that the hygienic benefits of a wooden floor are much greater than carpeted flooring, yet the softness of…
Reclaimed wood flooring is a sought after and increasingly popular flooring option. That said, it isn’t an option which falls within everyone’s budget. Reclaimed wood flooring has a look about it that reinforces that it has stood the test of time and has a story to tell. It is for these heritage reasons, as well…
If you’re planning to fit a new floor in two rooms which are situated on the same level, the end result will be much more professional and pleasing to the eye if you can have a seamless finish between the rooms. While door bars and thresholds provide cosmetic solutions to this problem, ideally, if…
The decision between hardwood floor or carpets is a choice which more and more people are facing today. While carpet is undoubtedly a cosy alternative, there are many great reasons for choosing hardwood flooring for your project. In recent years, modern developments and renovation projects alike have been veering more toward hardwood floor than carpet…
One of the main differences between wooden floors and other types of flooring is that pretty much anything you throw at a wooden floor can be repaired. Repairs to wooden floors go from single scratch cover ups to complete re-sand and re-seal. Simple, straightforward repairs can be carried out by the most inexperienced DIY-er,…
While wooden floors are a sought after look in bathrooms and shower rooms, it’s worth bearing in mind that most types of wood flooring are not in fact suitable for bath or shower rooms. The humidity in the atmosphere in these rooms as well as the direct risk of water spills and splashes together with…
No matter what your interior project, you can be sure to find a wood floor colouring to suit. Because wood is a natural product, it varies in colour from species to species but also you’ll find that even within each species of wood there can be significant colour variations. Natural wood flooring colours range…
It is common when installing a new floor to ponder over the pros and cons of hardwood floor versus laminate flooring. More often than not, this decision can end up really confusing, so it’s well worth defining exactly what is meant by laminate flooring and what is meant by hardwood flooring. Laminate flooring is…
Solid wood flooring, as the name suggests is made from a 100% natural product, wood. Like all natural materials, wood responds to changes in temperature and humidity in the atmosphere around it. Wood typically responds to these atmospheric changes by expanding and contracting. When there is excess moisture in the air, wood will draw up…
Deciding on oak flooring grade is a decision faced by many flooring buyers. Whether you have chosen to fit solid flooring or engineered flooring, if the floorboard is made from Oak (in the case of solid) or using Oak (in the case of engineered), you will need to decide on a suitable grade. Grade represents…