One of the questions we often get asked at Wood and Beyond is whether or not wood flooring is a better option than the alternatives. While of course we’re a bit biased (because we’re human after all), we do have a clear and professional understanding of the floor covering market. In this article we’d…
Under floor heating is a really popular choice these days. A great way to have a warm and cosy home without cluttering up your walls with radiators, it gives you flexibility and style. When you have radiators on your walls, you’re restricted regarding where you can put your furniture, but take them out of…
There was a point in time when a wood floor was just a wood floor for all but the most discerning. Nowadays, the popularity and competition in the wood floor market has lead to a broad array of choices being open to everyone; even those with the most modest budgets. Because of this, if…
One of the features of wood flooring that people often leave unconsidered until just before ordering is the finish they’ll choose for their new floor. While it is possible to leave this decision pretty much to the last minute, it’s well worth knowing the options that are open to you. In this article, we’ll give…
Basket weave wood flooring has been a popular wood flooring option for decades. A highly attractive alternative to straight wood flooring planks, it was out of vogue for a while but has now come back into interior focus with a vengeance. Essentially produced using interweaving wood panels so they look like one ‘weaves’ under…
No matter what sort of interior style you have in mind, deciding on the right flooring option is a major factor in the overall success of your project. With such a broad range of wood flooring options available these days, you could be forgiven for feeling a bit overwhelmed. That said, even thought the…
Vintage anything is big news right now. Everything from clothing, to interiors and even food is getting the ‘vintage’ makeover. Adidas is jumping on the bandwagon with their Stan Smith Originals range and we’d defy anyone not to yearn for a vintage Rolex on their left arm (or right if they fancy J!). When…
Sculpted wood flooring is currently a highly sought after wood flooring solution. Giving the notion of old age, but in a new floor, sculpted wood flooring is often hand worked to make it look like it has stood the test of time. When not hand worked, a sculpted option may be made to look…
Semi solid wood flooring is a highly versatile flooring option that enables you to avail of wood flooring solutions even in rooms where temperatures and moisture levels fluctuate. The reason for calling this flooring option semi solid is because of its construction. Solid wood flooring is made from solid wood and only that; that’s to…
Although we’ve written several different articles to help people decide between solid and engineered wood flooring, this question continues to be one of the most common we get asked. Engineered wood flooring has been on the go for a long time now but it remains to this day a highly misunderstood wood flooring product. People…
Engineered flooring, made from oak, is a really attractive and versatile flooring option, which is probably why it is so very popular. If you’re not familiar with engineered oak flooring it is a superb alternative to solid oak, simply because it looks just like the real thing, but has qualities that solid oak doesn’t have. Solid…
One of the most troubling questions that new wood flooring buyers face is the question of whether to buy solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring. This infographic talks about the difference between the two and most importantly, when one type should be preferred over the other.