What Is Solid Wood Flooring Video Transcript: A solid hardwood flooring quite simply is a flooring made from many numbers of different types of tree or species of tree but is manufactured from one single piece of wood. The alternative is an engineered board and the key difference to the engineered board will have a…
Landings are often thought of just as the turning point on a staircase where there may be a toilet or at least enough space to take a decent break, but landing rooms also include hallways, both at ground and upper floor levels. Irrespective of whether your landing is mid-staircase, behind your front door, or in…
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…
Walnut Wood Flooring Review Video Transcript: Walnut is a common name for about 20 different species for deciduous trees. Approximately six of these grow in Northern America, the USA and Canada. These tend to be of a darker variety as the sample here shows. The walnut itself will display many of the linear lines but…
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. …
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 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…
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…
Manufacturers grade wood used for wood flooring into four different categories. These categories or grades don’t mean good or bad, they purely refer to the appearance of the wood, as well as the amount of sap present in the wood. Things like the number and the size of knots in the wood, the variation in…
Wood flooring comes in a whole host of varieties. Irrespective of whether you opt for solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring, there is no getting away from the fact that buying the best quality your budget will allow will pay dividends. Quality wood flooring will not only last longer than cheap alternatives, but it’ll…
Wood flooring isn’t only a stylish option; it’s long lasting and is now very affordable. When you’re planning your wood flooring project, it’s a great idea to spend lots of time looking at flooring both on websites and in showrooms, but also in shops, restaurants and homes you visit. By constantly looking around at different…
Structured wood flooring is another name for engineered wood flooring. This type of flooring has become increasingly popular over recent years thanks to its versatility and authentic look. Structured wood flooring is often put into the same category as laminate flooring and it’s important to make it clear that the two have absolutely nothing in…