A lot of change happens in Spring, flowers start to bloom, the weather gets warmer and days get longer. With the sun out more often and better light coming in through your windows, you may notice marks on your flooring that have gone unnoticed before. Or you might simply be looking to brighten up your interior for the coming Summer.  Whatever the reason, if you’re looking for on-trend flooring ideas for this time of year, you’ve come to the right place! Here at Wall Bros, we’ve been supplying quality flooring  for 65 years and our award-winning team of friendly flooring experts have ..read more

No, this is not the opening line of a joke, it’s one of the questions we get asked most often! Although laminate and wood flooring are similar in their appearance, both offer a beautiful wood look for your home, but it can be hard to know which one is going to be the best option for you. In this blog post, we look at the main differences between the two and what benefits each offers.  Laminate vs Wood The main difference between laminate and wood flooring is in their material composition.. Laminate flooring has a pressed wood core which is topped with an image layer, followed by a clear o ..read more

As we’re currently still in Winter, we thought it would be a good idea to talk about which flooring is the warmest. When it comes to keeping your home warm, you may be surprised to find out that thick wool carpet isn’t the only option.  In this day and age, you’re able to enjoy the stunning beauty of hardwood flooring while still keeping your home warm. Opting for hard flooring with underfloor heating has the added benefit of making your home more energy-efficient. Something many homeowners are striving for in this eco-conscious world. Wood flooring We’ll start with the more unorthodox f ..read more

The new year is all about new beginnings and making changes in our lives to make the new year a better one. While we have a lot of blog posts about the benefits of carpet, what to look for when you’re buying a new one etc, we haven’t really spoken about how you know when it’s time to replace it. So we’re going to change that today – think of it as our new year’s resolution! How often should I replace my carpet? To be completely honest, there’s no set answer to that as all carpet is different and will last for different lengths of time depending on a variety of factors. These include, but are n ..read more

Why it’s just as important to make the right choice on the bit of your flooring that you can’t see as well as the bit that you can It’s the bit of your flooring that you forget is there, but it can often make a huge difference to your comfort and even your energy  bills! Yes, underlay is often the most overlooked aspect of buying new flooring. While it’s natural to focus on the aesthetics of your flooring as that’s what is going to be visible, the underlay plays a crucial part.  What is underlay? Underlay is a thin layer of material that is fitted to the subfloor before the flooring ..read more

As we established in our Autumn trends guide for this year, wood flooring is a popular choice for this time of year. With its natural tones and classic styling, lots of people are choosing real wood flooring for their homes.  While it certainly looks stunning, there are other fantastic benefits. Here are our top three: Durability It almost goes without saying that real wood flooring is one of the most durable types of flooring available. Making it a perfect choice for areas with high foot traffic like hallways and communal living spaces.  In fact, with just a little TLC, wood floorin ..read more

Snuggle up with our Autumn Trends Guide for 2023 Many people like their interiors to fit with the seasons and this Autumn is no different. As we head into Autumn 2023, you may be looking to change up your home to reflect the changing of the season.  Of course, colours like deep oranges and mustard yellow are always a great option for this time of year, but there are other options too. In this trends guide, we talk you through what colours are trending now as well as the flooring that people are loving.  Colour trends for Autumn 2023 As we mentioned at the beginning, deep oranges and ..read more

A customer case study When buying an older home that needs renovating, there is a lot to think about: the layout you would like, all the furniture you will need and, of course, the flooring. This is where expert advice can really play a key role and we’re proud to have played our part in helping this customer decide on the perfect flooring for every room of their home as it was renovated.  From the living room and landing, through to each of the bedrooms and the playroom, the flooring needed to be perfect. The customer said, “We knew what sort of flooring we wanted for where, but not the ..read more

As the saying goes, ‘there’s inspiration all around us’ and when it comes to flooring that couldn’t be more true. Every venue, house, attraction or building that you go to will have flooring of some sort. Flooring is something that ties a room together so it has to work with the rest of the interior. Which is why it can be difficult to make a decision on what flooring to go for.  If you’re in this predicament and going away this Summer, it’s worth keeping an eye out for the different flooring that you see. If you see some that you really like, take a photo of it and bring it to our team o ..read more

One of the things we love about flooring is that it is so tangible. Just like most things that you buy for your home, it’s something that you want to be able to get your hands on and see in-person before deciding to buy it.  This is why we always recommend that people come into our Worthing or Storrington showrooms to see our flooring displays ‘in real life’. Here’s some other reasons why it’s a good idea to visit our showroom: Touch the different types of flooring Unlike most products you buy, flooring is something that you will feel every day when you walk on it, sometimes in bare feet ..read more