How wood floors are laid, how to look after them, and how to choose between them — written by the people who fit them, for London houses.
A site survey confirms that the building is ready for wood floor installation. Work through this checklist before delivery arrives — it prevents costly callbacks and protects your warranty. Pre-Installation Site Conditions Subfloor and Crawl Space Requirements Installer and Owner Responsibilities Acclimatising Your New Floor Acclimatisation allows the timber to adjust its moisture content to … Read more
Even after it has been cut, milled, and finished, wood continues to respond to its environment. It absorbs and releases moisture depending on the temperature and humidity of the space around it. Before your new floor is installed, it needs time to adjust to those conditions — a process called acclimation. Skip it, and even … Read more
Where a flooring supplier stores its stock matters more than most buyers realise. Wood is sensitive to its environment — moisture, temperature, and air circulation all affect board condition before it ever reaches your home. Understanding how a professional flooring operation manages its warehouse stock helps you buy with confidence and avoid the hidden quality … Read more
Getting your measurements right before ordering wood flooring is one of the most important — and most commonly rushed — steps in a flooring project. Over-order and you waste money; under-order and you risk a batch mismatch when you top up. A few minutes with a tape measure and a simple calculation will save significant … Read more
Hardwood Flooring Trends 2026 already shape modern homes across the UK. Interior designers now focus on comfort, warmth, and natural style. Homeowners also want floors that look beautiful and last for years. As a result, hardwood flooring continues to grow in popularity. Many people now prefer simple and calming interiors. Therefore, wood floors with soft … Read more
How Do You Clean a Wooden Floor? Sweep or vacuum with a soft brush head, then mop with a barely damp microfibre mop and a pH-neutral cleaner made for wood. Wring the mop until it feels almost dry: standing water is what damages a wood floor, not dirt. Wipe spills as they happen, keep grit … Read more
Humidity is the single most important environmental factor for wood flooring. More floor failures are caused by humidity problems — boards cupping, gapping, buckling, or splitting — than by any other issue. Understanding how humidity works in a UK home, and why it changes seasonally in ways that are counterintuitive, is essential for anyone planning … Read more
Timber subfloors We strongly recommend you keep a record of your moisture and humidity readings prior to installation to accurately determine acclimatisation. Together with your method, details of the installation and sub-floor type. Create a starting position by taking at least 30 moisture readings of sub flooring and other wood materials such as door frames, … Read more
Care and Maintenance of Hardwood Floors Generally average temperature should be maintained within the range 15C – 25 Celcius and humidity readings within the range 35% – 55% . These are normal comfort zone readings under BS 8201 and will help to keep your floor in good condition. CARE MAINTENANCE LONG TERM Hardwood floors can … Read more
Installing a wood floor is a skilled trade, and the quality of the installation determines how long the floor performs and how it looks. Even the finest boards will fail quickly if laid on a poorly prepared subfloor, without adequate acclimatisation, or using the wrong fixing method. This guide covers what to expect from the … Read more
