Refinishing or refurbishing a wood floor takes time, care and patience and is not a job that should be taken lightly. That said, with the right preparation, the right equipment and a bit of effort, the end results can be quite outstanding. There are essentially three steps to refinishing your wood floor. The first…
Adopting the right approach to cleaning your hardwood floors isn’t maybe something you think about too much, but it’s an all-important part of preserving your flooring investment and keeping it looking its best. In many ways, cleaning hardwood floors couldn’t be easier, but there are a few simple steps which are important to follow. …
No matter whether your hardwood floor is new or old, once you’ve chosen and installed your new wooden floor or refurbished your old wooden floor, it’s everyone’s nightmare to get a stain. Sometimes, when it comes to removing stains from wood floors, you’ll have some tough decisions to make. Like all things in life,…
The great news about wooden floors, unlike many other types of flooring is that most of the damage you are likely to throw at them can be repaired. The method of repair you choose will depend largely on the severity of the damage your floor has suffered, and in some instances can be carried…
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Before choosing which wood flooring option might suit your stairs, it’s a good idea to double-check whether or not a wooden staircase is ideally suited to your entire household’s needs. While a well fitted and good quality wooden staircase can look stunning, if you have young children, pets or elderly or infirm members of…
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category/Real Wood Flooring
The choice between wood flooring and laminate flooring is one faced by most people looking to invest in new flooring. This choice can be confusing and for this reason we’ve put together a guide to help you choose which may work best for you. Laminate flooring is made from a multi-layer synthetic flooring product,…
If you’re thinking of investing in a wood floor or a solid wood worktop for the kitchen you’ll not only be aware that there is a huge choice of woods, but you’ll also know that amongst the most popular choice of wood flooring and worktops is oak and walnut. Oak and walnut wood flooring are…
You only need to look in ancient castles and stately homes to realise that with the right care and attention, wood floors will last pretty much forever. While most flooring options will tolerate only a fixed number of sandings in their time, the more your floor is looked after on an ongoing basis,…