Oiled finish wood flooring provides a natural and warm look and the oil finish helps make the real character of the wood stand out without any shine. A hardwearing option, thanks to the strength the oil brings to the wood, such finish is perfect for anyone who is seeking to retain and enhance the…
FSC flooring has seen a real rise in demand in recent years. In line with the whole eco, or green movement, we’ve seen a huge trend in recent years towards an increased demand for ethical woods to be used in wood flooring projects. This trend has been supported and made simpler for the consumer by…
“What exactly is engineered flooring?” is a question often asked by floor-hunters and it’s easy to understand why. The wood flooring industry has become quite complicated in recent years, thanks to both new products which have been developed and the range of wood species which have become available thanks to global trading. In a nutshell,…
Like all things, wood responds to the heat and light of the sun and can suffer damage as a result. There are several things that can happen to your wood flooring in the summer. At a very basic level, due to the higher temperatures and drier atmosphere, there’s more dust around in summer time than…
By its very nature, any basement space is going to be a challenge when it comes to keeping humidity at bay and combatting dampness, but with people seeking to increase their living space; basement conversions are becoming more and more common. If you’re in the process of converting your basement into additional living or useful…
If you are in the process of planning a wood flooring project and are toying with the option of either a DIY fitting or a professional fitter, we want to help you make your decision. No matter which decision you make, you can be sure that the right choices made now will stand you…
If you’re looking at your wooden floor and thinking…I must either get round to sanding that floor in order to breathe some life into it, or I should really buy a new floor; you could maybe do with some help in weighing up the pros and cons of each option. Sanding any wooden floor…
Like all things, wood flooring goes through trends. What was popular, stylish and sought after 5 years ago, won’t necessarily be “in vogue” tomorrow and the same risks being true with what we’re all yearning for right now. So, when you’re thinking about installing a new wood floor, while it might be really appealing…
Although not always straightforward, in principle there is no reason why wood flooring can’t be installed over vinyl flooring. However, like all things, that principle comes with certain caveats. One of the most important things which will need to be clarified before installing wood floor over vinyl is the make up of the subfloor beneath…
If you’re searching for a way to remove candle wax from wood floors, you’re more than likely in a situation whereby candle wax has accidentally dropped on your wooden floor and you’ve already done what you can to remove it but are not overly pleased with the result. No matter which method of removing candle…
If you’ve installed wood flooring, the last thing you’ll want is to cause damage to your floor either by your day-to-day activities or with your furniture. Wood flooring looks great and will withstand most wear and tear, but you do need to be careful when it comes to moving furnishings. One of worst causes…
When you install wood flooring, it is essential that you are aware of the moisture content of the subfloor on which you will lay your new floor as well as the moisture content of the wood flooring you are about to lay. Moisture testing can be as detailed or as approximate as your job warrants…