Category Archives: Wood Flooring

There is more choice in floor coverings than ever before: wood, laminate, vinyl, cork, bamboo, stone, and tile. Does all this choice, explain why traditional carpets are becoming outdated and obsolete? That’s only part of the story…there are fundamental problems in the production and usage of carpet as a floor covering. Here we outline some […]

Wooden floor underlay is installed onto subfloors for many reasons. Cushioning It helps to cushion the flooring and therefore makes it more comfortable to walk on. This in turn protects it from wear and tear because it acts as a shock absorber. Noise reduction High quality underlays can reduce noise by up to 50%. The […]

1. Use of the Wood Flooring First, you’ll need to determine whether a flooring range is suitable for your application. You’ll need to consider the subfloor, conditions, room use, and traffic. Real wood is not suitable for every installation. For kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and under floor heating, engineered wood floors may be required. These boards […]

Wooden flooring isn’t appropriate for all applications. Read our quick guide to answer your questions about suitability. Bathrooms For rooms that get very wet and humid, solid wood is normally inappropriate. The structure of engineered wood flooring however, is able to withstand the humidity in bathrooms. Before you purchase, get professional advice from your installer. It’s […]

More so than ever these days, we’re all looking for value for money. When it comes to home improvements it can be very tempting to cut corners. If you’re looking to install wooden flooring, it can be a minefield. There are so many different options: laminate, engineered or solid, wood type, grade, finish, thickness. While […]