If you have a wooden floor and are keen to make it waterproof, there are two important questions to ask. The first is whether you actually mean water “proof” or if you mean more resistant to water, and the second is how do you do it? There is a significant difference between “waterproof” and…
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If you’re planning an outdoor decking project, you might be tempted to try to save money by using wood that’s intended for indoor use only. If so, think again because such economies often end up costing more in the long run. Indoor wood is not treated to enable it to stand up to the…
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Lime washing, or white washing is a technique that has been used for many years, initially to protect wood and more recently to make wood look weathered and bleached. A really effective way of breathing new life into an old wood floor, lime or white washing creates a nice, light coloured grain in wood. …
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If you’re in the process of planning a new wood flooring project, then the chances are you’ll be trying to decide whether to plump for a glossy finish or a matt finish. When it comes to wood flooring there are a growing number of finishes that you can choose from. Finishes such as oil,…
If you’re one of the many people who’s thinking about fitting engineered wood flooring, it’s highly likely that you’re keen to seek out the best option. That said, it’s important to appreciate that the best engineered wood flooring for your project mightn’t be the best for the next person, so you need to be…
If you’re currently on the lookout for wood flooring and you’re working on a limited budget like most people, it’s really important not to be tempted just to plump for the cheapest option. There are huge numbers of wood floor suppliers on the market these days. No matter where you look, both on the…
Chevron patterns are immediately recognizable by their “V” shape. A commonly used symbol in modern day times as well as in the past, chevrons are used to indicate rank or service on police uniforms as well as being found in interior design and heraldry. Originating on pottery and in rock carvings, evidence of the…
It looks great. There’s no getting away from the fact that a wooden floor looks great. Currently one of the most sought after flooring options, it’s no surprise that the rich and famous have used this material to floor their castles and stately homes for centuries. There’s an option to suit every budget. While…