The decision whether to restore or replace wood flooring is a dilemma faced by many house owners and homebuyers. When you’re looking at a floor and you’re no longer happy with what you see, the initial temptation is to rip it up and start again. But is this always the best way forward? Here…
Irrespective of the type of flooring you have in mind, if you’re planning a flooring project for a new build, there is little doubt that getting the flooring laid before you move in is ideal, although not always possible. So, if you find that your new build has run over your planned move in…
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If you’re planning a wood flooring project and are in the process of debating the pros and cons of traditional versus exotic wood species, we’ve put together this guide which will hopefully help you get to grips with the differences. In a nutshell, traditional woods include such species as oak, walnut, maple and cherry,…
If you’re struggling to get rid of a sticky spot on your wooden floor, there are several possible ways you could fix it. How you fix it really depends on the cause and the extent of the stickiness of course, but we’d like to share with you a few tips and hints on getting…
If you’re planning replacing an existing floor, or are in the process of a new build, there are likely to be lots of questions running through your head about the different options. If you’ve decided that carpet definitely isn’t for you and that you want a wood surface for your flooring, you’re likely to…
If you’re planning a wooden flooring project, you’ll be forgiven for feeling that the whole thing is much more complicated than you’d ever expected! Many years ago, a wood floor was a wood floor. In this day and age, there are all different types of wood floor: engineered wood floor, solid wood floor, brushed…
If you’re in the process of researching wood flooring, you’re almost certain to have thought, “what’s the best wood flooring” at some point. Unfortunately, like most things in life, there’s no such thing as the best wood flooring across the board (excuse the pun). It’s a shame, but the best wood flooring for one…
If you’re a first time wood floor buyer, we recon you would maybe welcome some help? The wood flooring market is now so big and so competitive that it can become really confusing making sure you get what you want, at the right price. It’s for this reason that we’ve put this guide together.…
If you’re considering installing a wood floor for the first time, the chances are you’ve got yourself into a spin with all the different information you have coming from all sides. It’s with this in mind that we’ve put together this post, to help you create a checklist of what’s important in your price…
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…