If you’re considering laying a wooden floor, there are a number of things you should consider before you venture into the project. Clearly, it’s important to establish that a wood floor is suited to your lifestyle. In most instances, a wooden floor is perfect for all lifestyles, but it is nonetheless worthwhile double-checking with…
Although installing wood flooring on walls may seem like a crazy idea, there is no reason whatsoever that wood flooring can’t be used effectively and imaginatively to clad walls. If you’re looking for a natural and slightly unusual wood clad style for your room, wood flooring installed on your walls may well prove to be…
Hardwood decking is a real investment and if you’re planning on investing in this solution, it’s worth considering which finish will work best for your personal hardwood decking project. Every hardwood decking project has its own characteristics and it’s well worth considering every detail of your project before choosing which hardwood decking finish is…
“How do I choose between hardwood decking or softwood decking?” is a commonly asked question. With considerable differences in the price of hardwood decking and softwood decking, it’s easy to see why people often labour over this decision. Generally speaking, timber (or lumber as it’s sometimes called), is split into two main types: hardwood and…
We are commonly asked the question: “Do I have to use the same type of wood flooring throughout the house?”. The response to this question is a real and genuine “no”. There is no need whatsoever to use the same type of wood flooring throughout your house. Every house is different and rooms within each…
If you’re planning on laying new wood flooring and need to remove old wood flooring that needs replacing to make way for it, there are several things you need to bear in mind. The first thing to ascertain is how the old floor has been laid. Has it been laid using a nail-down, glue-down…
The question “should I acclimatise wood flooring before installation?” is a question which is often asked by people planning to install a new wooden floor. Solid wood flooring, as the name suggests is made from a 100% natural product, wood. Engineered wood flooring is made up of layers of different woods, topped by solid wood,…
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There are few things more annoying when you’ve just installed a new wooden floor than to discover a stain. While major stains may require the intervention of a professional, we’d like to share with you our Quick Tips for wooden floor stain removal. Before outlining our quick tips for wooden floor stain removal, it’s worth…
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Installing decking is a great way to revitalise your garden, but what type should you go for – hardwood, softwood or PVC? Garden decking is a great, versatile landscaping feature. It can be used to create an outdoor dining or seating space, a poolside or hot tub area or even a path or steps.…