LVT vs laminate flooring - What’s the difference?
Renovating your home or upgrading tired floors? Chances are you’ve come acrossLVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile...
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LVT Flooring Cost Guide: From Products to Installation
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) has become one of the UK’s most popular flooring choices, and...
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Engineered wood flooring: pros and cons
Engineered wood flooring has become one of the most popular choices for homeowners looking for...
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Engineered wood vs solid wood: What's the difference?
Choosing between engineered wood and solid wood flooring can feel like a major decision. While...
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Should you have Laminate or Solid Wood Floor?
If you know what style of floor you want but don't know which flooring option to choose between laminate or solid wood floor then we can help.
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How To Cut Around Radiator Pipes and Other Obstacles
We give you the know how on how to cut around radiator pipes and other awkward problems when it comes to installing your perfect flooring.
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How To Install Skirting Boards
Fitting skirting boards is the ideal way to ensure your floor has the perfect finish and we have the steps to help you achieve it
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How To Clean Your Solid Wood Floor
We explore how to clean your solid wood floor, from preventing damage in the first place to ow to best apply a cleaning solution.
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Why Is My Solid Wood Floor Creaking?
We take a look at the thorny issue of solid wood floor creaking, and take a look at some solutions and ways to avoid further creaking.
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Why Is My Laminate Floor Lifting?
We explore why you may be seeing your laminate floor lifting, and what you can do to prevent this from damaging your floor.
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How to Install Engineered Wood Flooring
Flooring makes a dramatic change to your home. In this article we look at how to install engineered wood flooring for a perfect finish
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What is the Best Solid Wood Flooring?
Flooring makes a big impression in your home which is why we've taken a look at the best solid wood flooring for you to install
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Why You Don’t Need Underlay for Vinyl
Vinyl is an excellent choice for many homes, being easy to fit and maintain. You also don't need underlay for vinyl and we show you why.
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A Guide to Different Flooring Grades
Whether you're looking at solid wood or engineered, we've got a guide to the different flooring grades to help you decide
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What is the Best Engineered Wood Flooring?
The best engineered wood flooring isn't hard to find at Factory Direct Flooring, and we show you which ones we rate highly
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How to Measure A Floor
Knowing how to measure your floor is the first step to achieving a beautiful room in your home with perfectly laid flooring
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What Is The Best Laminate Flooring?
The best laminate flooring can transform your home completely which is why we've taken a look at the best on the flooring market
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The Cost of Laminate Flooring
Hard-wearing, versatile and available in a range of styles, the cost of laminate flooring is extremely budget-friendly for your home
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The Cost of Vinyl Flooring
The durability and cost of vinyl means it is perfectly situated to stand up to heavy footfall spaces and still look brand new
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The Cost of Engineered Wood Flooring: What to Expect in 2025
Flooring can be pricey but the cost of engineered wood flooring is affordable whilst being reflective of its outstanding quality
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