If you’re considering options for your new kitchen flooring, it’s crucial to choose a material that is easy to install, water-resistant, slip-resistant, durable, and straightforward to maintain. There are numerous flooring options that meet these criteria across various price ranges. At Wood and Beyond, we boast over 15 years of experience in supplying and fitting a variety of floorings in both residential and commercial kitchens. Below, we present our top choices segmented into low, mid, and high price ranges, providing you with a taste of what’s available for your budget. Low Price Range: Me ..read more

Engineered oak and laminate flooring are often compared in the quest for a natural-looking flooring solution. Despite their aesthetic similarities, the two are incredibly distinct, which begs the question: should they be compared at all? Nevertheless, for those considering both options, Wood and Beyond is ideally positioned to evaluate them, having sold and installed both engineered oak and laminate flooring for the past 15 years. Which Is Superior in Terms of Appearance? The appearance of engineered oak stems from its top layer of natural oak. In contrast, the look of laminate flooring is th ..read more

Embarking on a journey to select new flooring can often be an overwhelming task, filled with uncertainty and indecision. Understanding this challenge, Wood and Beyond introduces the Room Visualiser – a cutting-edge, user-friendly tool designed to eliminate the guesswork and bring your flooring visions to fruition. With just a few clicks, our Room Visualiser allows you to witness the transformative potential of different flooring options within the very confines of your space, offering a glimpse into how your chosen styles would embellish your room. How To Get The Best Use To ensure the most a ..read more

In 2024, the quest for the perfect laminate flooring continues to dominate interior design trends. Homeowners and commercial spaces alike seek flooring that combines aesthetics with functionality. Laminate flooring, known for its durability and versatile designs, remains a popular choice. In this article, we delve into the top five laminate flooring options, showcasing their unique features and helping you make an informed decision for your space. Meron Natural Oak Herringbone Laminate Flooring Overview Meron Natural Oak Herringbone Laminate Flooring elegantly bridges the gap between traditio ..read more

Laminate flooring is an incredibly popular hard flooring option, often surpassing wood and vinyl, thanks largely to its favourable price tag. Like any type of flooring, laminate isn’t perfect, and you will do well to understand its common and not so common problems to ensure you are making the right decision over its counterparts. Common Problems With Laminate Flooring: Buckling or Warping – Laminate flooring is not waterproof. If you fit laminate in wet or moisture-rich areas, the floor can become damaged, often beyond repair. The result of water or moisture damage will present in the form o ..read more

From time to time, prospective clients enquire how they can identify the type of flooring they currently possess. This information is crucial if you’ve moved into a property and wish to ensure the appropriate cleaning regime is followed, or if you are planning to refloor another area and aim to maintain consistency. Additionally, it’s important for providing an accurate property description when contemplating selling the property. Here are our tips, drawn from years of experience in fitting flooring in both residential and commercial settings. The Visual Test With natural wood flooring, you’l ..read more

Flooring purchases are seldom made without firsthand experience by buyers. This often involves a visit to a showroom, or more frequently, obtaining a sample. Wood and Beyond stands in line with other top flooring retailers, providing complimentary samples across its selection of Engineered, Luxury Vinyl, and Laminate flooring. It’s advantageous for buyers to maximise the utility of these samples to guarantee contentment with the flooring once installed. 6 Steps To Make The Best Use From Flooring Samples Step 1: Experiment With Different Lighting Conditions When considering new flooring, it’s ..read more

If you’re considering installing new flooring on your own, you’ll find an abundance of installation guides available. Even here on the Wood and Beyond blog, we’ve explored everything from wood to laminate installations and everything in between. Having sold and installed flooring for well over 15 years, we thought it pertinent to share some of the more unconventional flooring installation tips that can enhance your expertise. 10 Unusual Flooring Installation Tips: Start From The Bottom Up: Ensuring your subfloor is properly prepared is crucial before beginning any flooring installation. Issu ..read more

When considering the installation of new flooring in your open-plan area, there are several critical factors to bear in mind. The most apparent considerations include durability, comfort, design consistency, and, undeniably, aesthetics. However, many homeowners, perhaps inadvertently, overlook crucial elements such as tone, board size, finish, and texture. At Wood and Beyond, with over 15 years of experience in supplying flooring to homeowners and, crucially, to interior designers, we have engaged in extensive discussions about the optimal flooring choices for open-plan spaces. From these conv ..read more

Choosing the right flooring for wheelchair users is crucial, as it needs to satisfy specific requirements to facilitate ease of use and ensure longevity. The weight of wheelchairs can vary significantly, from as light as 5kg for more lightweight models to upwards of 30kg for motorised versions. Therefore, the selected flooring must be capable of withstanding this weight, while also providing a smooth surface for the wheelchair to operate efficiently. This is why carpets are typically discouraged, and harder surfaces like Ceramic and Porcelain, Laminate, Solid Wood, Engineered Wood, Natural Sto ..read more