Many people want the exquisite look and feel of wood flooring in their bathrooms, but are put off by the potential for moisture damage. This is a reasonable worry, as both laminate and solid wood flooring are prone to warping and swelling if constantly exposed to changing moisture and humidity levels.
However, there are a couple [...]

The decision to buy and install natural hardwood flooring in your home is an excellent one, but doing so does throw up a number of rather detailed considerations. You need to cover the basics – wood species, stain, colour, installation method etc – and then you need to get down to the nitty gritty.
Even [...]

Although some types of wood flooring are easy to install yourself, the very nature of DIY projects means that unexpected challenges are likely to crop up. One of the main things people struggle with when installing their own wood flooring is radiator pipes, and the trickiness of getting a professional finish in these areas.
In order [...]

By now, most people are aware of what a floating floor is. For those not in the know, floating floors are flooring that is not directly attached to the subfloor, but that is instead allowed to ‘float’ over the surface. Rather than being secured to the substrate, the boards of floating floors are attached to [...]

In terms of quality, appearance and authenticity; hardwood flooring is the very best floor covering to install in your home. However, this type of wood flooring is not always so appealing when it comes to price, but you must bear in mind that you are paying for high quality and an authentic, sought-after natural material. [...]

People buying hardwood flooring are usually inundated with different options and choices, and there are many important decisions to make. You have to choose:
• A species of wood
• An installation method
• A suitable stain/finish
Along with these, there is another important consideration to make. Do you want strip, plank or parquet wood flooring? Strip and plank wood flooring are [...]

Parquet wood flooring, or parquetry, is a decorative effect involving the joining together of wood pieces to form patterns or shapes. It was a key feature of stately homes and other wealthy establishments in the past, but it is now used in a wide range of contemporary homes to create unique feature floors.
When choosing [...]

Once you’ve installed your exquisite new hardwood, laminate or engineered wood flooring, you can then start to look at ways to accessorise and accentuate its beauty. The best and most practical of these involves using some of the most versatile interior décor items available – rugs!
Rugs and wood flooring go hand-in hand, providing your home [...]