Flooring Tips, Advice & News

A hardwood floor is one of the most sought after features among homeowners While more affordable types of flooring can mimic solid wood, the unique shapes, textures and tones of natural solid wood is something that can never be 100% matched However, while solid wood flooring is luxurious and versatile it is not indestructible In fact there are more than a few different ways that you can cause damage to your wonderful wooden floor if you don’t take special care in looking after it Here are 8 mistakes that you need to avoid making

With more and more people opting for open-plan layouts in their homes, the importance of well-crafted flooring transitions is becoming more and more evident   Traditionally homes have been built with separate rooms that have their own self-contained identities with their own wallpapers, carpets and unique individual styles However in present times one of the most sought-after features of a home is an open plan kitchen, dining room or living space Open plan spaces allow for a spacious, free moving style of living However, even with open plan spaces it is still important to have variation between spaces, not only to offer some texture but also for practical reasons

Slipping and falling are common causes of injury for elderly people and as you get older it becomes harder and harder to recover from a nasty accident This is why lots of thought should be given to the type of flooring that you have installed in your home if you are worried about slips and trips, or perhaps if you are choosing flooring for an elderly relative’s home First of all, it is important to note that, regardless of what type of flooring you decide to have installed, it must also be installed properly and by professionals   A carpet that is lose, saggy and badly fitted can move under your feet and cause you to fall Should you be carrying hot food or drinks then this could result in a very nasty accident

While it’s sad to see the sun pack its bags at this time of year, the autumn and winter brings with it a whole host of opportunities for adventures You now have the chance to wrap up warm and enjoy a muddy walk around the countryside Unfortunately, while a brisk walk and dose of country air can do wonders for our physical and mental health, the same can’t be said for our carpets which can fall victim to muddy boots and paws Here are a few ways to protect your rugs and carpets during cold and wet weather Sweep oftenDebris from outside can quickly bed its way into your carpet fibres, which can make it appear dirty even after vacuuming

It’s very rare for anyone to find a home that is completely suitable Whether it’s one less bathroom than you wanted or a living room that just doesn’t feel big enough, we almost always have to compromise in some way However, if you’re stuck with a living room, bathroom, bedroom or kitchen that just feels way too small, there are a few tricks that you can employ to open up the space Here we will look at how flooring can help play its part in creating a spacious atmosphere Use large tilesWhen Estate Agents offer tips to home owners on making their homes ready for viewing day, they generally suggest that you shouldn’t have any small items on tables or mantelpieces as it clutters up the room and distracts the eye from the rooms best features

When it comes to choosing flooring for a hair salon there are a few key factors in making your decision You will need a type of flooring that looks good, is safe, easy to clean and durable among other things Here are some of the flooring options available to you for your hair salon or barber shop Hardwood FlooringMany barber shops and salons are going for a stripped back, rustic design for their shops and this means that many are choosing organic and natural materials like wood to fit-out their shops Solid wood flooring has an instant impact on visitors to your salon and leaves a strong impression