What are the different grades of wood flooring?
No two trees are the same, even two trees of the same species. Indeed, it’s this kind of variation that makes wood such a beautiful and flexible material to use in the home. The mood and style evoked by a wooden floor depends on the particular properties and qualities of…
How to prevent filtration soiling on your carpet
Have you recently noticed the edges of your carpet turning a grimy black colour, specifically under the doors and along the skirting boards? Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that your carpet needs replacing, nor does it mean that your carpet is of low quality – this is a common problem…
How to lay floorboards in the right direction
Adding new floorboards to your home opens opportunities for a range of aesthetic possibilities. Whether wide or narrow, hardwood or synthetic, reclaimed or brand new, they have the potential to bring a sense of warmth and cosiness to any room. But despite their versatility, installing them and working out the…
How to place area rugs in your bedroom
If you think your bedroom feels bare and cold in its current state, fear not: the ultimate solution might be right under your feet. Simple though it may sound, placing an area rug on your bedroom floor goes a long way towards bringing a sense of warmth and cosiness to…
How to use your flooring to make a room look bigger
Every home has rooms on the smaller side, and that’s no bad thing. Sometimes we complement their size with cosy decoration, warm colours and comfortable furnishings. But often we just yearn for a quick expansion and the appearance of more space, even if it seems impossible. But all hope is…
4 timeless flooring options for trend-free homes
Let’s be honest, constantly adapting your home in line with new design trends can be a real pain, especially if on a tight budget. While many people want their flooring to always be in fashion and up-to-date, there are also many who would prefer their flooring to act as a…
How to pull off rustic wood flooring
Rustic styles of wooden flooring are naturally associated with more traditional homes such as country farmhouses, pastoral cottages, or rural log cabins. You know the look: distressed textures with plenty of knots, irregular floorboard patterns, all topped off with a weathered finish. Nowadays however, it’s a style that does more…
What is laminate flooring actually made from?
We all kinda know what laminate flooring is: it looks like wood but it’s not really wood, it’s very smooth and shiny, it comes in boards that click together, it’s quite cheap compared to other materials. You know – laminate flooring! Many of us might even have it in our…
Which type of flooring is the most fireproof?
One incredibly important aspect to consider when purchasing new flooring is the safety of your family and your home. Although floor coverings are rarely the initial source or cause of fires in the home, the type of flooring you opt for can influence the spread and development of such fires….
Your guide to flooring underlay
Underlay may not be the most exciting part of choosing a new flooring but it is nevertheless crucial to the finished product. Utilising the appropriate flooring underlay brings a whole variety of benefits, such as comfort underfoot, sound and moisture insulation, as well as the reduction of wear and tear….