Guides by Paul Hambidge
26th July 2021 | Company News, Inspiration
Sustainability at Factory Direct Flooring
At Factory Direct Flooring, we put sustainability at the heart of everything...
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What Is Parquet Flooring? (And Why You Need It In Your Home)
Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring that’s made...
Advice Centre
What is Vinyl Flooring?
Vinyl is a fully synthetic floor made from layers of PVC and fibreglass. These materials are easy to produce, making this type of flooring incredibly cheap – especially when compared...
Advice Centre
What Is Laminate Flooring?
Laminate is incredibly popular type of flooring by offering the aesthetics of real wood floors without the high cost and need for skilled fitting or maintenance. Laminate allows your floor to be more water-resistant than solid wood, so you needn’t worry about the occasional spill. If the worst should happen and your flooring does undergo extensive damage, a quality laminate...
Advice Centre
Parquet Flooring Patterns: The Ultimate Guide For Your Home
Imagine stepping into a room and knowing instantly you’re somewhere special. Somewhere luxurious, with a striking look all of its own. Originally a luxury European...
1st April 2021 | Company News
Instagram Giveaway
£500 Herringbone LVT Giveaway! From 1st April 2021, our Instagram Giveaway will...
View PostHerringbone Parquet 18mm Natural Oak Brushed Matt Lacquer Engineered
17th February 2021 |
Why 2021 will be the year that LVT overtakes Laminate
Well, what a year 2020 proved to be. During the chaos caused...
View Post28th October 2020 | Product Releases
Our new Aqua Plank Herringbone Range
We’re thrilled to launch our new herringbone click range, the latest addition...
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What is LVT Flooring?
What is LVT Flooring? LVT, or Luxury Vinyl Tile, is a versatile flooring tile that has the appearance of wood planks or stone tiles, but is more functional for everyday use. Waterproof and durable, it comes in a vast array of colours and styles, making it perfect for most rooms in your home. What makes LVT so Popular? LVT has...
Herringbone Parquet 18mm Barn Oak Brushed Matt Lacquer Engineered
Advice Centre, Vinyl Flooring, Vinyl Flooring Guides, LVT
How to Lay Click LVT Flooring
Click vinyl tiles have seen a large increase in demand over the last few years and now takes its place as the fastest growing flooring in the world. Not only...
3rd July 2020 | Company News
A Fitting Thank You After 100 Days of Lockdown
At Factory Direct Flooring Ltd, we understand that times have been incredibly...
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Dark Wood Flooring - The Benefits
Flooring isn’t something you want to change too often – it’s a big task and comes with a cost. For any room, changing a floor...
Advice Centre
Fix Squeaky Floors: Why Is My Floor Squeaking & How to Stop It?
While squeaking and creaking floorboards can let you know who’s...
Laminate Flooring
Flooring Calculator: How Much Laminate Do You Need?
Laying laminate by yourself is a surprisingly easy task, which is why this flooring solution is so popular. If you...
Aqua Plank Shadow Grey Click Vinyl Flooring
Advice Centre
How to Lay Flooring on a Concrete Subfloor
As subfloors go, concrete isn’t the easiest to deal with...
Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl Floor Care: How to Clean & Repair Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring & Luxury Vinyl Tiles are a popular home solution due to the fact it’s quick and easy to install, it doesn’t require underlay and it can easily replicate...
Real Wood Flooring
Solid Wood Flooring Prices & The Cost of Solid Wood
As a luxurious and gorgeous choice for your home, we've examined the cost of solid wood to see if it's the right choice for you
Real Wood Flooring
How To Restore and Care For Your Solid Wood Floor
If you are wondering how to restore and care for...
Real Wood Flooring
How To Lay A Solid Wood Floor
Approaching the task of laying solid wood flooring can make even the most seasoned DIY fan feel a little lost. There's a lot at stake when it comes to fitting...
Laminate Flooring
Laminate Installation Guide
Laminate is such a popular flooring solution because it’s so easy to install. Although it replicates the look of solid wood, it’s a fraction of the price and comes with a handy click system. If you’re planning to install yourself, here are the tools and the know-how you'll need for laying laminate floors without the hassle. What tools do I...
Real Wood Flooring
Engineered Wood Flooring Maintenance and Repair
Engineered wood is becoming increasingly in demand as an alternative to solid wood flooring. This is probably because it cleverly consists of a real wood layer on top of a...
Advice Centre
Engineered vs Laminate vs Solid Wood
If you’re looking to obtain the look of real wood in your home but can’t decide between a laminate, engineered...
Laminate Flooring
How To Clean Laminate Flooring
When it comes to cleaning your laminate flooring, it’s easy to become confused. While laminate is more moisture-resistant than solid wood, you still need to be careful when applying water...
Vinyl Flooring
How To Install Vinyl Floors
We take a look at how to install vinyl flooring, from preparing the subfloor to laying the vinyl and looking after your beautiful new floor.
Advice Centre
A Quick Guide to Choosing the Best Type of Flooring
Vinyl? Laminate? Solid Wood? LVT? How do you know what is the best type of...
Real Wood Flooring
Sanding Wooden Floors: When and How to Sand Wood Flooring
Although it’s a beautiful type of flooring, which offers more authenticity than laminate or engineered wood flooring, hardwood flooring doesn’t come without its problems. It doesn’t boast the water-resistant qualities...
Advice Centre
Why Do I Need To Acclimatise My Flooring?
It's natural to be excited when your brand new flooring has finally arrived on your doorstep. After the time it...
Advice Centre
Everything You Need To Know About Floating Hardwood Flooring
Floating hardwood flooring is a quick solution to installing hardwood floors in your home and is much simpler to install...
Accessories
5 Floor Edging Options For Your Home
Once you’ve decided on the perfect floor for your home, taking into account everything from...
Accessories
Do I Need Beading Or Skirting Boards?
Skirting and beading are both types of wooden floor edging...
Advice Centre
Everything You Need To Know About Wood Floors And Underfloor Heating
Wood floors are an ever more popular flooring option for the home, helping to make many homes look elegant and welcoming. The same can be...
Laminate Flooring
Laminate Flooring Colours & Which Shades Work Best For You
Laminate flooring is a highly popular choice because it can realistically replicate the aesthetics of real wood, but give your further variety when it comes to laminate flooring colours. For...
Laminate Flooring
How Do I Restore My Laminate Flooring?
Laminate flooring is such a popular home solution because it’s highly durable, replicating real wood while being resistant to moisture. However, like all flooring, laminate can still suffer from some...
Laminate Flooring
How Do I Remove Laminate Flooring?
If your laminate flooring has become a little worse for wear, or if you just fancy a home makeover, it’s...
Advice Centre
Which Flooring Direction Should I Lay My Flooring In?
Laying a new floor in your home can be a bit of a daunting task especially when you second guess yourself at every turn. One of the first complications to arise is how you should be laying the flooring in the first place, with the first concern being what direction is best suited to the material of your flooring, your...
Solid Oak Skirtings Unfinished Reversible 120mm High EWA18
Laminate Flooring
Click Laminate Flooring Or Glued? Which Is Best?
Fitting new flooring is a tedious task to tackle alone. So, it’s obvious why easy installation is a high selling point for any type of flooring. Laminate flooring is a...
Accessories
How To Fit Underlay
Learning how to fit underlay is crucial to obtaining the floor of your dreams, It creates the perfect finish and we show you how to install it here.
Advice Centre
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.
Accessories
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
Real Wood Flooring
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.
Real Wood Flooring
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.
Laminate Flooring
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.
Real Wood Flooring
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
Real Wood Flooring
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
Laminate Scotia / Beadings Colour Matched / White EWA21
Vinyl Flooring
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.
Real Wood Flooring
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
Advice Centre
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
Laminate Flooring
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
Vinyl Flooring
The Cost of Vinyl
The durability and cost of vinyl means it is perfectly situated to stand up to heavy footfall spaces and still look brand new
Real Wood Flooring
The Cost of Engineered Wood Flooring
Flooring can be pricey but the cost of engineered wood flooring is affordable whilst being reflective of its outstanding quality
Advice Centre
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