It can seem like there are so many factors to take into account when you’re trying to decide on flooring. It can get a little overwhelming, but you can make the process easier by concentrating on four main areas. 1. Your Lifestyle First and foremost, make sure you think about… Read More →
Water damage can occur for a number of reasons. Floods, burst pipes, accidental naps while the bath was running, all of these can leave your carpet completely sodden. Even the smallest amount of water seeping into the carpet can create mould, so minimising the risk and drying the room out… Read More →
Solid wood flooring is usually the most desirable option, even if it’s also the most expensive. Part of the charm comes from its antique, traditional aesthetic, but many people wish to take that appearance further by making it look older than it is, a process known as ‘distressing’. This provides… Read More →
One of the main advantages of hardwood floors is that they generally last for a long time – another is that they can be easily refinished. However, it’s sometimes hard to know whether you should refinish the floor or just replace it entirely. Here are a few things to take… Read More →
Babies aren’t exactly pros when it comes to hygiene. That is why it’s extra important to keep your carpet clean. Children will crawl all over it with their faces inches from the surface, or pick things up from it to stick in their mouths, so you need to be vigilant… Read More →
Not quite as futuristic as they sound, floating floors are simply those which aren’t glued or nailed to a subfloor system, but rather laid over a pre-existing solid floor. Boards can easily be lain down over tiles, concrete, existing timber, plywood, and numerous other types of stable flooring, and this… Read More →
If you’re renovating a room, one of the first things you’ll need to decide is what type of flooring you’re going to use. This bears some thought; after all, the colour you choose can dramatically change a room’s appearance. In fact, you can change the feel of a room easily… Read More →
Wooden flooring is rightly fashionable. Elegant and practical, with its own timeless charm, it remains the flooring option of choice for many homeowners throughout the UK. However, a recent report by Napier University discovered that over half the complaints about noise made each year are down to footsteps on wooden… Read More →
People who suffer from allergies often feel that they shouldn’t use carpet in their homes. After all, dust, pollen, animal dander, and other allergens can all find their way inside, and will eventually become trapped in carpet fibres. This means that every step will dislodge them. However, your choice of… Read More →
Cats and dogs, although they bring a lot of happiness to a home, can also wreak havoc, especially in rooms that have carpeting or wooden floors. Sharp claws, loose hairs and mud brought in from outside can all rapidly damage your flooring, often irreparably, and they can also transfer more… Read More →