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.
As with any natural product, wood flooring colours vary enormously from wood type to wood type and from species to species as well as within each species. To put this into context, planks taken from the centre of an oak tree will naturally take on a different colour than planks taken from the outside…
Wood flooring is not only a really popular flooring choice these days; it is a flooring choice, which, with the right treatment will truly stand the test of time. When it comes to working out your wood flooring costs you must remember to consider all of the items, or elements you’ll need to complete…
Pre-finished wood floors are floors that come already protected and ready to install. Without a doubt, one of the major benefits of choosing pre-finished floors is that their installation is quicker than the time taken to lay an unfinished wood floor and then finish it in situ. If you choose this type, your flooring will…
A great wooden floor is made up of many parts and the wood flooring adhesive you choose will be one of the major players in the long term success of your flooring installation in terms of durability and service life. Wood flooring adhesives work by creating a bond between the sub floor and the…
Fumed, or smoked oak is oak wood flooring which has been treated to change its colour. Fuming or smoking involves putting the oak into an enclosed environment in which ammonia is introduced into the atmosphere. This enclosed environment might be a closed tank or a sealed tent or some form of container into which…
Concrete or concrete screed floors are arguably one of the most common surfaces on which to fit hardwood floor. It’s perfectly possible to fit solid or engineered hardwood flooring to concrete. Solid hardwood flooring, as the name suggests is made from planks, which are made from one single piece of wood, for example, oak or…
Vintage flooring, like vintage clothing is a highly sought after flooring solution today. Vintage flooring is essentially old flooring or new flooring which has been made to look as if it is very old. Generally speaking, vintage flooring has a worn appearance and a depth to it that new floors might sometimes be thought…
If you’re planning on fitting a wood floor above underfloor heating (UFH) it’s essential that you use an appropriate engineered flooring solution and not solid wood flooring. Engineered wood flooring is available in a huge range of finishes and styles and is made from two or more layers of wood which have been joined together…
Fitting hardwood flooring to chipboard is a cost effective and convenient solution. Chipboard is a really popular sub floor and is commonly used today in both new build and refurbishment projects. One of the key elements in the effectiveness of using chipboard as a sub floor lies in the quality of the fitting of the…
The question of what is the best wood flooring often comes up when we talk to new customers. Clearly the time and money the customer is about to spend means that they are looking for the best wood floor, one that will see them through for many years to come. The answer to this question…
In recent years, wooden staircases have become more and more sought after. If you’re thinking of fitting a hardwood floor to your staircase, the end result can be really impressive, but it’s important to plan the job carefully before jumping in with both feet. Before choosing which wood flooring option might suit your stairs, it’s…
If you’re considering fitting wood flooring straight to joists, one of the most important things to establish is that the joists aren’t located too far apart. Furthermore, from an insulation and comfort and economy point of view, it is also important to confirm that the space below the joists is heated or at least protected…