Wood and Beyond Blog

  Once you’ve chosen the best floor to suit your needs and budget, you’ll need to think about which wooden floor fitting method to use.  No matter whether your floor is *solid or **engineered, it’s important to decide on a suitable fitting method to suit the floor and the conditions.  We have created this guide […]

  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 solid 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 both widely […]

  Solid wood flooring are made from one piece of hardwood timber and are one of the most popular types of floor. Solid wood floors are particularly stable, known to last more than 100 years and are most likely to be the type of wooden floor you have at home. Why would you want to […]

  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, the […]

  In our guide to wooden kitchen worktops, we’ll help you decide what type of wooden worktop might work best for your needs. It’s not surprising that we’re all keen to have an attractive kitchen.  With more and more cookery programmes on TV and a growing interest in home improvement, wooden kitchen worktops are on […]

  Well-maintained, stylish gardens are a real sanctuary where we can escape from the day-to-day rat race of life. Having spent the time and made the investment to deck a part of your garden, the next step is to maintain and clean it so you can enjoy it for many years to come.   What’s more, […]

  If you are reading this guide, the chances are that you have bought or are considering buying wood flooring online and to save even more, you are considering installing your new floor yourself. In order to decide which installation method to use (there are several), you need to consider the type of sub-floor you […]

  We’ve all heard the horror stories about cowboy flooring fitters who promise to fit your floor for an unbelievably low price, but end up leaving you with (at best) disappointing results.  Having researched and found the best deal on your new wood flooring, whether it’s wood, laminate or carpets, the last thing you want […]

  When researching which floor type is most suitable for your style and your needs, you are likely to come across a whole range of different prices from different vendors. As you are probably aware, buying wooden flooring online is cheaper compared to buying the same product from your local High Street shop, however prices […]

  One of the decisions you’ll be considering when looking at your new flooring project is whether to choose a finished wood floor option or an unfinished option.   There is no doubt that pre-finished wood flooring is a highly convenient and logical option, but the freedom afforded by unfinished wood floors shouldn’t be underestimated. With […]

Wooden flooring is a great way to enhance the look of your home or commercial property.  What’s more, with the right care and looking after, your high quality wooden floor could last a lifetime.  To maintain the fresh look of your floor and retain it’s protective coating, your wooden floor should be re-coated every couple […]