Herringbone hardwood flooring is actually the name given to a pattern made by parquet block flooring. Many people call parquet block flooring, herringbone flooring as that it the most popular design pattern that is made. Continue reading
Yes, all types of wooden flooring need an expansion gap in order to expand and contract naturally with changes in their surroundings. If you do not leave a sufficient expansion gap when installing your wooden floor, it can lead to problems in the future. Don’t worry about the gap being noticeable, once your floor has been installed you can cover the gap with wooden flooring accessories. Continue reading
LVT is a great choice of flooring for any room in your home. It is becoming more and more popular due to its huge list of benefits. It is affordable, hard wearing, versatile, waterproof and available in a wide range of detailed designs.
The durability of solid and engineered Oak flooring is a topic we get asked about quite a lot. Both should be as durable as each other as they are both Oak floors. The durability of a hardwood floor is based on the species of wood used. Some species are much harder and more durable than others. Continue reading
We are often asked about installing hardwood flooring in a conservatory. It is perfectly fine to do so, but you must use engineered hardwood flooring. You will find a wide range of colours, species of wood, grain patterns and surface finishes. As a result, there is sure to be something to match your conservatory décor. Continue reading
Hardwood flooring can be a great choice for anyone that has an allergy sufferer in the family or living in their household. There are many different types of allergies, so for the purpose of this article, I am referring to allergies related to airborne particles, like asthma. Clearly, if you suffer from eczema, a food allergy, or anaphylaxis, your choice of flooring will not really make a difference to your condition. Continue reading
Many people ask us, ‘is hardwood flooring good for pets?’ The answer is yes, hardwood flooring is ideal for pets. The word ‘pet’ is a very general term so, here we are talking about cats and dogs; animals that will be walking on your hardwood floor. There are many different types of hardwood floors and some are more durable and hard wearing than others. If you have a dog or a cat, we would recommend choosing one of the stronger species of hardwood. Continue reading
Solid or engineered hardwood flooring look the same once they are installed, but they have some very significant differences. The main difference is the way in which they have been made. This then affects how and where they can be used. Continue reading
As wood is a natural product, it can vary quite significantly in hardness. Wood flooring is only made from hardwood. This means that it is hard and durable enough to be used as a floor covering. However, different species of hardwood all have different hardness levels. If you are looking for a hardwood floor for a busy area, then you may want to read the following:
Yes, some types of wood flooring can be hard wearing. Wood flooring is a natural product and different species of wood are more durable than others.
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