VOCs or Volatile Organic Compounds are very topical these days, and are a particular concern for anyone with babies or small children or anyone suffering from an allergy or an illness. The reason that VOCs are so topical is that they’re invisible, widely recognised as a pollutant (albeit a small pollutant in some instances) and…
More and more people who choose wood flooring are seeking out, not just a stylish and cost effective option, but also an eco-friendly option. These people typically ask their floor providers about the sustainability and the eco credentials of the wood that has been used in the manufacture of the flooring. What these people often…
If you’ve chosen your new solid wood floor and have decided to fit it over your existing floorboards, there are a couple of things you should bear in mind before you even start, particularly if you’re planning the project on a DIY basis. The first is that old, softwood floorboards are rarely flat, which means…
“Can I float a solid wood floor?” is a question we hear quite often from our clients. Although it is not impossible to float a solid wood floor successfully, generally speaking, floating a hardwood floor is not a great idea. The reason for this is that solid wood flooring is much more susceptible to movement…
Dark wooden flooring is currently an extremely popular choice in both modern and traditional interiors. Natural wood flooring colours range from light maple and beech tones to walnut and ipe, which are almost black in their natural state. Exotic woods like walnut and ipe, by their very nature, however tend to be more expensive…
Aged oak flooring is a wood floor option which is currently extremely popular. Gone are the days when clean, crisp and new-looking are the desired options. Today, anything which looks like it may have a history, have a story to tell or may have survived a long and hectic life is best. Because of…
Walnut flooring, no matter whether it’s solid or engineered, is a really popular choice and when you look at it’s rich, dark colour, it’s easily seen why. In it’s natural state, walnut flooring already has its dark and elegant characteristics which the finishing process enhances. With its unique hint of purple featuring subtly in…
If you plan to fit a new solid wood or engineered wood floor, it’s essential, before you lay the floor to find out if you need to lay a damp proof membrane (DPM). Dampness and moisture can play havoc with wooden flooring and there’s little point in investing the time and money required to install…
A hugely common mistake only too many people make when they’re working out the cost of installing a hardwood floor is to look at the cost of the floor alone if they’re doing it on a DIY basis and the floor and the fitting only if they’re engaging a professional. Like most interior jobs,…
Limed oak floor is recognisable by its white washed, almost distressed look. Particularly effective in modern settings, limed oak flooring is not only a popular option, it is also extremely versatile from a styling point of view. The signature look of limed oak flooring is thanks to the white wash effect, which effectively lies…
If you have been the unfortunate victim of a flood and you’re looking at repairing the resulting flood damage to your wood floor, there are several things to bear in mind, but before looking at that, let’s look at some of the causes of flood. Essentially, there are three types of water flooding and these…
If you are faced with the challenge of removing paint from wood flooring, the likelihood is that you’ve either had a spill or you’re renovating an old floor. In some ways, a spill is easier to tackle than removing paint from wood flooring you’re in the process of renovating. “Why?” I hear you ask. If…