4 Reasons to Pick Timber Flooring for Your Open Plan Office

Posted on 27 June 2017

Open plan offices are a great way to improve productivity and prompt collaboration, and businesses generally save money by adopting them instead of opting for several smaller separate departments and private cubicles. Of course, not all open plan offices are created equal – the way you set yours up is going to make a big difference. One of the best things you can do to create the right environment is invest in timber flooring, and here are just four reasons why. [Read More]

4 Tips for Carpeting a High-Traffic Area

Posted on 30 November 2016

Some areas of your house will experience greater foot traffic than others, especially areas around doors or along hallways. Any type of flooring will be worn down over time, and carpet is no exception. Unfortunately, this often means that you'll notice certain parts of your carpet becoming patchier or more discoloured than surrounding areas, and that's never pleasant. To prevent that from happening, just follow these four tips. 1. Use Nylon [Read More]

Kitchen Tiles: Flooring Materials You Could Consider

Posted on 23 November 2016

When homeowners are contemplating flooring ideas for their kitchen, they typically gravitate towards tiles. Nevertheless, selecting kitchen tiles is not just about selecting the most economical materials that you come across. You need to factor in the maintenance to keep those tiles in pristine conditions, considering that the kitchen is highly susceptible to spills, stains and moisture. Moreover, you should also ensure that the tiles you are considering will be a durable option. [Read More]

Carpet Tiles vs Broadloom: Which is Right for Your Home?

Posted on 22 November 2016

After you've decided to use carpeting to floor one of the rooms in your house, you'll need to make another important decision before you come to the colour, design, and pile depth; you'll need to consider whether to use carpet tiles or broadloom. Broadloom carpets come in large rolls that are laid right onto a carpet pad, and they run from wall to wall without showing any seams. Tiles come in set sizes, with the pad attached underneath each one, and you can use a bunch of them to cover your floor. [Read More]

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Flooring Preparation Tips

If you’re looking to change flooring in your home, you may need to put some thought into the state of the floor under the covering you want to use. You can’t always simply remove your existing floor covering and just whack down a new carpet, wooden floor or piece of tiling. Sometimes, you need to do some preparation work on the floor, especially if you want to use a different type of flooring material than you’ve had down in the past. My name is Dave, and I like to spend my spare time working on projects around the house. I've learned a lot over the years about laying new flooring and, in my experience, preparation is key to getting a good looking floor. I started this website to share some of the things I've learned on flooring projects - hope it helps you create the floor of your dreams!

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