Walnut Flooring vs. Oak Flooring Costs and Features
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by Ilan First
1y ago
Oak and walnut flooring are a great way of adding value to your house or flat. Dark walnut floors look stunning thanks to the walnut’s unique colour and grain. Depending on your taste and preferences, you can adopt a rustic dark flooring style, a transitional design with visible knotholes or a subtle and formal look with a finish that lets the natural walnut grain blend in a little. Both walnut and oak floors are known for their elegance, durability, and added value. However, walnut is a bit rare and difficult to source. So, the oak flooring costs are somewhat smaller by comparison. So, shall ..read more
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How practical are wood floors in the kitchen?
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by Ilan First
1y ago
A common question in the wood flooring world is whether or not wood floors are a good idea in the kitchens. You know, a lot goes on in the kitchen. Stoves are steaming, sinks are splashing, cooks are spilling stuff on the floors, and the dishwasher runs daily. You might be working from home at the kitchen island while your kids are messing around. Accidents can happen, and they can damage your floor. But are wood floors in the kitchen that vulnerable to damage? Let’s take a look! Are wood floors in the kitchen recommended? If you’re thinking about refurbishing your kitchen and want to get ever ..read more
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How to find a leak under the floor and fix the problem
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by Ilan First
1y ago
No matter what type of flooring you have in your house or flat, a leak under the floor can present a serious nuisance. You should be especially careful to prevent irreversible damage when handling a leak under laminate flooring or any type of wooden floor. This article will propose some practical course of action for when you have a leak under the floor. Whether it is a water leak under concrete floor, or a leaking radiator pipe under floor, we will look at all the possible causes and solutions here. We will use a step-by-step approach to show you how to remove the boards and install them agai ..read more
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How Long Does Wood Flooring Last?
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by Ilan First
1y ago
How long any wood flooring will last depends on a number of factors. Considering the shift towards engineered flooring over the last several years, the longevity factor will decrease for those choosing them. Why? Engineered 3-ply and multiply floors are designed primarily for stability. The construction is much different than that of traditional solid hardwoods. We do not have one solid piece of wood anymore, rather the top decorative layer is the solid piece. Most of the engineered flooring manufactured today contains barely more than 6mm of actual decorative hardwood. Installation Another cr ..read more
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How To Repair An Oiled Wooden Floor
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by Ilan First
1y ago
The main reason you choose a wooden floor over other flooring types is versatility and durability. Essentially, you can repair pretty much any damage. You can either cover up the minor insignificant scratches and dents or perform a complete re-sanding and resealing. So, in this article, we will talk about how to repair an oiled wooden floor. How to Repair an Oiled Wooden Floor that’s Scratched In the case of small scratch or notch cover ups, you can repair an oiled wooden floor yourself. Even if you have absolutely no previous experience in this area, you can get it done with a simple how-to g ..read more
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Open Plan Flooring Ideas and Considerations
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by Ilan First
1y ago
When you think about open plan flooring ideas, images of large airy spaces bathed in light come to mind. Rooms flow into one another, creating a large area without any borders or “obstacles”. You can connect all the rooms using a single type of flooring, or define the different living spaces with contrasting flooring colours and materials. Living in such an open floor plan can be perfect for people who love order, but a nightmare for those who are more focused on other things in life than frequent cleaning and keeping everything tidy. Open Plan Flooring Ideas: What to Consider The open floor p ..read more
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Parquet Flooring: Different Types, Finishes, Pros and Cons
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by Ilan First
1y ago
Parquet flooring can prove a very eye-catching, vibrant and original flooring option for your home. The name “parquet” originates from the French word “parqueterie”, dating back to the 1600s. In the XVII century France, the popular marble slabs were becoming too difficult to maintain. Frequent washing would lead to the rotting of the wooden joints underneath, and the rich Frenchmen and royal families were not pleased. So, parquet emerged. It was used in the “Royal Chateau” of Versailles, but nowadays, that name is associated with flooring panels (blocks). Nowadays, parquet is made chiefly of o ..read more
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7 Wood Floor Patterns That Never Get Old
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by Ilan First
1y ago
Wood floor patterns can definitely change the look of your interiors. From the timeless appeal of a herringbone parquet to the effortless style of chevron, the choice is always tricky. Moreover, deciding on between wood floor patterns will also influence the furniture placement and the room layout. Flooring patterns can totally change the flow of your space. So, it’s essential to get them right. What Wood Floor Patterns Do I Choose? Some wood floor patterns are best suited for the bedroom, some for the living. Moreover, the different types of wooden floor patterns can make a room seem bigger o ..read more
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Fitting Wood Flooring: Nail vs Staples
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by Ilan First
1y ago
When it comes to fitting wood flooring, there are several options: glue-down, nail-down, staple-down, click system and floating. The fitting method you choose mainly depends on which floor you’ve chosen, whether you’re doing the job on a DIY basis or if you’re getting the professionals in and the make-up of your subfloor. If you’re working on a DIY basis, it may well be that you have a preferred option because you feel it is more within your skills set. While that’s all good and well, you still need to choose the most appropriate fitting method for your new floor and your existing subfloor. Fa ..read more
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Finsbury Park Cafe Fine and Grosso Project
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by Ana
1y ago
In case you’re looking for a laptop-friendly place in Finsbury Park where you can have a perfect Flat White and stable Wi-Fi, then Fine and Grosso Cafe is the one. And you’ll see a sample of ESB flooring work as well. *wink ESB Project: Fine and Gross – a Finsbury Park Cafe This is a beautiful and unique place near Arsenal Stadium. It has a young vibe, sweet Jazz and Soul ambience, and lots of sitting and working places. It is destined for people who want to relax and work with a latte and a fresh almond croissant on their table. The laptop-friendly sitting area is equipped with plenty of outl ..read more
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