The Floorsave Wood and Laminate Flooring Blog

5G-W Locking by Välinge Innovation Featured on Scandinavian Range

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Matt
Updated: December 1, 2016

5G-W by Välinge Innovation With 5G-W, Välinge Innovation have developed an entirely new take on the 5G locking system using a unique side push technology. Side push technology allows instant installation adjustments. When a panel is folded down, there are no separation forces. The panels are not automatically locked during folding. Locking is secured by the installation of the next row, pushing and displacing the tongue into locked position. Featured on the Floorsave Scandinavian Range As a licensee and proud

Brexit Effect Will Affect Wood Flooring Prices

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Matt
Updated: March 16, 2017

2016 will be remembered as a year of mounting uncertainty. As if the Brexit result wasn’t enough of a headache for global markets to nurse. They now have the election of Donald Trump as leader of the free world to factor into their calculus. We find ourselves increasingly divided. There are those with a deep sense of unease and anxiety, and those with an indefatigable optimism for the future. Trying to make sense of the Brexit effect and what it

Beds and Bedroom Furniture Available In-store at Floorsave Newton Abbot Devon

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Matt
Updated: October 20, 2016

Single and Double Beds The Floorsave Superstore located in Newton Abbot, Devon has been open for some months now. Along with our staple stocks of engineered wood and laminate flooring, we are excited to announce that we are now selling beds and bedroom furniture in-store. Our spacious showroom allows us to display a huge range so, pay us a visit and take your time having a good look around. Bedroom Furniture As well as our comprehensive new range of single

Chinalink Independent Floor Testing Laboratory Video

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Matt
Updated: November 7, 2016

We would like to thank ChinaLink for allowing us to use their informative video promoting their independent floor testing services. It certainly gives some insight into the punishing tests that all our floors are subjected to.

Floor Testing by Independent Laboratory

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Matt
Updated: September 5, 2016

Floor Testing Floorsave has taken the unprecedented step of commissioning independent laboratory tests of its imported flooring products. Floor testing is key to ensuring our products are of a consistently high quality. In addition to this, independent testing also confirms that our manufacturers adhere to best practices and industry standards. China Link Group provide independent laboratory testing services for a range of building materials but, notably, they specialise in testing flooring. There are a number of potential issues and flaws

Using a Wood Flooring Repair Kit

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Matt
Updated: September 2, 2016

Video showing how to repair scratches to a solid wood or engineered wood floor with a Jordan’s Wood Flooring Repair Kit. Leaves scratches virtually invisible.

Laying Wood on Underlay

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Christian
Updated: September 8, 2016

The Need for Underlay These days, underlay is required as part of the installation of the majority of wood and also laminate floors. Floorsave strongly advise to use the appropriate type for the sub-floor that the flooring is to be laid upon. For example, concrete sub floors will additionally require a damp proof membrane and many underlays now offer damp proof membranes already attached, usually in the form of a foil or plastic layer that is bonded to the main

Laying 5G Locking System Laminate Flooring

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Christian
Updated: September 2, 2016

Modern technology has now given us the 5G locking system for laminate flooring, this makes installation for a professional or Do-It-Yourselfer very simple. The 5G system is installed by single board, this means you do not have to put in a row or even tap a board into place. The simplicity of the system allows you to set your next board flush to the previous board installed and then with a rubber mallet just knock the board down with a

Laying Wood Flooring – The First Row

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Christian
Updated: September 2, 2016

Before you start please ensure you have spacers ready for the expansion gap. When laying your first row of flooring, use the longest external wall as your starting point as this will probably be the straightest wall. Lay your first board down then hold your second board at an angle and slot this into the end of the previous board until it clicks, then allow the board to lay flat under its own gravity. Repeat this process until you reach

How to Make a Reverse Tongue

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Christian
Updated: September 2, 2016

This is not always needed and could be considered a specialist skill but fitting a reverse tongue is always handy to know. To start, you will need a sheet of MDF that is approximately the same thickness as the groove on the edge of the flooring. Slot this piece of MDF into the groove of the wood and mark the overlap with a pencil. Set your gauge on the saw then cut the board down the whole length. Repeat this