Monthly Archives: July 2014

  1. Exotic Hardwood Species

    Now that we've examined the various attributes and qualities of some of the most popular domestic wood flooring species, it's time to see the look and feel you can give to your home, with exotic hardwood flooring. Generally, choosing between domestic and exotic hardwood species can be a challenging decision and in order to identify which one will work best with your overall decoration scheme, is vital to compare them. So before you show up in your local flooring showroom, take some time and review what each of them has to offer.

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  2. Will My Dog Scratch Laminate Flooring?

    Last week I received a rather interesting query about a dog, bamboo and flooring from a lovely lady who is considering new flooring for her home. Read on below to see what it was and what my advice was…

    The Question:

    Hi,
    I have been offered some bamboo flooring from Wickes by a friend to use in my living room but I have a dog. I have read that this type of floor scratches easily. Is this true? If, so what would you recommend instead? Room is 14 x 11'
    Thank you
    Sue

    Puppy

    Look at the little guy!

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  3. Laminate Floor Fitting Kit

    Laminate Floor Fitting Kit by Floorsave Image courtesy by: twenga.co.uk

    Laminate flooring has become so popular among home owners in recent years, due to it's low cost, ease of maintenance and installation. The fact that it is an extremely durable material that can hold up well to wear and tear and doesn't need much of your time for cleaning, make it an ideal alternative solution, for those who want the natural look of wood, at a low price.

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