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Engineered wood flooring is chosen for many homes because of its attractive appearance and hard wearing nature. It also comes in much cheaper than a solid wood floor, yet gives you the same benefits and more. Just one of its added advantages is that it copes better with temperature changes and moisture than solid wood, and so does not require...

Solid wood flooring adds value to a house, but also looks stunning in any room. However, it also has a lot of benefits over other kinds of flooring, such as carpet or lino. One of the reasons it adds so much value to your home is because it won’t need replacing after a matter of years like carpet will. Even...

Property investment is still a popular business venture for many, but making the best decisions for the decor of a property can be tough. Here are a few points to consider when choosing the best possible flooring for your rental property. •    What kind of tenants are you expecting? For student digs and low cost rentals, solid oak floors probably...

Back in late 2011 it was reported that the housing slump was affecting every aspect of interior design, from parquet flooring to bathroom sinks! But despite some company’s profits falling by up to 7%, we believe people are more determined than ever to make the most of their current homes. According to our research experts, many people are choosing to...

According to the HFN (Healthy Flooring Network), carpet is one of the least healthy flooring options for the home and business environment. A 2011 report cited carpet as being particularly unhealthy for babies and young children due to the retentive quality of most carpets. Carpets typically harbour dust, dust mites and bacteria, toxins and pollutants that can both trigger allergies...

Property experts frequently discuss the potential savings, tricks and renovations that could boost property value. But as one says a conservatory could add value, another often chimes in to contend the claim. Here are a few tips our experts have picked up over the past few months in relation to the current housing market. •    More people than ever are...

We’re experts when it comes to domestic and commercial laminate flooring and solid wood. But where would we be without the exceptional talent of our featured brands? Boen The Boen brand is synonymous with two things – high standards and ethical product development. Boen wood flooring is always developed with waste management and environmental futures in mind. All Boen products...

Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular flooring choices in the U.K. We answer questions every day from discerning buyers, so here are some of the most common. 1. What’s the difference between solid wood flooring and engineered floors? Hardwood flooring is made using 100% solid wood. It typically ages over time, can shrink or expand a little (in...

These days there are many differed types of wooden flooring available, which is great news as it means you should be able to find the perfect version for you and your home.  Of course, there are a number of issues you need to bear in mind when selecting your floors and aesthetics is one of them. However, it is also...

Flooring is a vital aspect of interior design. Indeed, it goes without saying that you need to lay some sort of product on the ground in your property. However, it can be tough deciding what sort of materials to choose to serve this purpose. If you are not careful, you might end up purchasing offerings that fail to stand the...