The Hidden Extras in Flooring Quotes and How to Spot Them
The Hidden Extras in Flooring Quotes and How to Spot Them You see an advert for cheap flooring, get a quote and think you have found a bargain. Then the final bill arrives and it is much higher than you expected. The problem is often not the flooring itself, but the hidden extras in flooring […]
Forever Home Flooring vs For Now Flooring – How Your Choices Should Differ
Flooring for Forever Homes vs For Now Homes – What Should Change? Choosing new flooring is never a small decision, but it feels very different depending on whether you are in your forever home or a for now home. If you plan to stay put for decades, you might be tempted to go all out. […]
Planning New Flooring Around Future Extensions and Loft Conversions
How to Plan New Flooring Around Future Home Extensions or Loft Conversions If you know you want a home extension or loft conversion in the next few years, it can make planning new flooring feel complicated. You do not want to spend good money on carpets, laminate or vinyl now, only to rip them up […]
Flooring That Works With Any Wall Colour – A Simple UK Home Guide
How to Choose Flooring That Still Works If You Change Your Wall Colours It is easy to fall in love with a paint colour on Instagram, only to change your mind a year later. Wall colours come and go, but flooring is meant to last. The challenge is how to choose flooring that still works […]
Flooring Thickness and Wear Layer – A Simple Guide for UK Homes
How to Choose the Right Flooring Thickness and Wear Layer for Your Home When you shop for new flooring, it is easy to get distracted by colours and patterns. Then you look at the labels and see thickness in millimetres, wear layers, AC ratings and lots of numbers that all sound important. Thickness and wear […]
Renovating Multiple Rooms – Which Flooring Should You Do First?
Which Flooring Should You Do First When Renovating Multiple Rooms? When you are renovating several rooms at once, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Do you start with the lounge, the hall, the bedrooms or the kitchen? Should you focus on carpets first or get all the hard flooring done in one go? Knowing which […]
Flooring Myths Debunked – Choose the Right Option for Your Home
Common Flooring Myths That Stop People Choosing the Right Option Most people only choose new flooring a handful of times in their lives, so it is no surprise that myths and half truths creep in. Friends, family, old TV shows and quick Google searches can leave you convinced that carpet is bad for allergies, laminate […]
Which Floors Should You Replace First When Money Is Tight?
How to Prioritise Which Floors to Replace First on a Tight Budget Most of us would love to replace all the tired flooring in one go, but real life budgets rarely allow it. That leaves a tricky question. When money is limited, how do you prioritise which floors to replace first so you get the […]
Flooring Samples Checklist – What to Check Before You Floor Your Whole Home
What to Check on a Sample Before Choosing a Floor for Your Whole Home Viewing samples is one of the most important steps in choosing new flooring, especially if you are planning to refloor most or all of your home. A small piece of carpet, laminate or vinyl can tell you a lot, but only […]
In Store vs In Home Flooring Quotes – How To Choose The Right Option
In Store vs In Home Flooring Quotes: How To Choose The Right Option If you are shopping for new flooring, one of the first decisions is how to get a quote. Do you pop into a showroom, point at a style you like and ask for a price? Or do you book a home visit […]