Timeless, versatille and classic, herringbone flooring has been incredibly popular in furniture, textiles and flooring. It may be fading in popularity but it will always be a great choice, for creating character and warmth in your home. After all, herringbone flooring has been around for hundreds of years! Or is it best to opt for a straight plank design? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons to choosing herringbone or plank. Herringbone Pros Creates individuality, character and texture. Disguises everyday dirt and debris because it is a busy pattern. Versatile, what ever your desi ..read more

Scratch resistance  No one wants to buy a floor that only looks like new for a couple of months. After months of searching for the right colour, style and product, the finished result needs to not only make you happy but perform well too. Understanding the options available, can help to prevent disappointment when your flooring doesn’t perform the way you want it to. First things first, all floor covering can be damaged, from accidents or lack of care. Each type of material has pro and cons. Some floors are more prone to scratching. While others have a natural scratch resistance. Scratch ..read more

Elka-18mm-Enhanced Oak Wood flooring continues to be an increasingly popular choice; and it’s easy to see why. Sustainable, eco-friendly, hard wearing and brings natural character to your home. But is it suitable for your hallway? Things to consider… In order to protect the flooring, from everyday use, each design is finished with a protective layer. There are many variations (Hardwax Oil, UV Oil, Matt Lacquer) available but essentially this falls into two categories. Oiled or Lacquered. Oiled – The appearance of an oiled floor will change more rapidly. A perfect choice if you are wanting to ..read more

  There’s nothing like a thick plush carpet to help give your home that cosy warm feeling, but are they really energy efficient? In this article, we take a look into which carpets are the most effective at helping to save energy. Saving Energy What do we mean by ‘saving energy? In carpet terms, a carpet that helps to keep your home warm, and helps to maintain the temperature of your home, will ultimately save energy. The key element to this is tog rating. Tog Rating This term is associated with the textiles, e.g. carpet and underlays. The higher the tog rating the warmer it will feel ..read more

Cormar Primo Plus Alloy Grey With all the best intentions, when it comes to our little ones and home décor, no surface is safe!  Crumbs on the sofa, toys on the floor… the battle to keep your house clean and tidy but allow your children to play can be exhausting! Choosing exciting yet practical home décor can be a tricky balance. Luckily there are plenty of affordable and practical options when it comes to choosing a new carpet for your children’s bedroom. Cleaning Keeping our carpet’s clean can be a tiring task most of the time and with a children’s bedroom, even more so. Having a carp ..read more

Laminate Cleaning Laminate flooring is renowned for being cost effective and durability. Easy to clean and care for; laminate flooring is an increasingly popular choice and it’s easy to see why. But what is the best way to clean it? Does it stain easily? Does it scratch? Here we take a look at how to care for your laminate flooring and ensure it looks new for as long as possible. Daily Cleaning laminate flooring Not everyone has the time to clean everyday. Removing debris and cleaning your flooring will ultimately ensure it looks it’s best. We recommend the following: Remove debris regularl ..read more

Wood Floor Cleaning Wood flooring is renowned for it’s beautiful, luxurious appearance and durability. Easy to clean and care for; wood flooring is an increasingly popular choice and it’s easy to see why. But what is the best way to clean it? Does it stain easily? Does it scratch? Here we take a look at how to care for your wood flooring and ensure it looks new for as long as possible. Daily Cleaning Wood Flooring Before looking into how to care for your wood flooring, first you will need to determine how your floor has been finished. Is it oiled or lacquered? Both types require different ca ..read more

  LVT Cleaning LVT flooring is renowned for it’s durability and waterproof properties. Easy to clean and care for, LVT is an increasingly popular choice and it’s easy to see why. But what is the best way to clean it? Does it stain easily? Does it scratch? Here we take a look at how to care for your LVT flooring and ensure it looks new for as long as possible. Daily Cleaning LVT Flooring Not everyone has the time to clean everyday. Removing debris and cleaning your flooring will ultimately ensure it looks it’s best. We recommend the following: Remove debris regularly by sweeping and vac ..read more

Moduleo Roots Fiastra 46534 We all know that our bathrooms produce moisture. It’s important to allow your bathroom to ventilate. This can help prevent mould and unpleasant smells in your home. When it comes to the best flooring for your bathroom, water resistance is key. Due to advancements in technology, there are now more options available, but how do you know which is right for you? Here’s our guide to help you choose the right flooring for your home. Size of your bathroom The size of your bathroom is important to consider when choosing flooring. A smaller bathroom, will receive more foot ..read more

  There are many different types of flooring on the market. Each designed for different needs and installation methods. It’s not always possible to rip up and start from scratch and you may only wish to have a quick fix to brighten up your home. One of the main deciding factors when choosing the right flooring, is the condition of your subfloor. Some types of flooring require a smooth subfloor, while others are specifically designed to be installed on uneven surfaces (within reason); but how do you know if your subfloor is adequate? And what do we mean by a ‘subfloor’ anyway? Let’s start ..read more