Wood Flooring

  1. Wood Flooring - Finding a Fitter

    Wood Flooring - Finding a Fitter

    In order to pass on huge savings to our customers, Direct Wood Flooring do not offer a fitting service. Instead we provide an incredible selection of supreme quality wood flooring, laminate and luxury vinyl tiles and advise customers to seek the help of local professionals to fit the flooring on their behalf. As wood flooring specialists, we have picked up a few top fitting tips to share with you along the way.

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  2. Wood Flooring - What you need to Know

    Wood Flooring - What you need to Know

    Why Choose Wood Flooring?

    Affordable: Wood flooring is fantastic value for your money, with a range available to suit any budget. Laminate is your go to product for cheap wood flooring which imitates the characteristics and style of the more superior solid and engineered wood to an impeccable standard. Whilst luxury solid wood and engineered flooring may come with a higher price tag, the quality of the wood along with the impressive lifespan justifies its worth. It not only adds value to your property but will look amazing for years to come.

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  3. 5 Ways to Save Money on Wood Flooring

    5 Ways to Save Money on Wood Flooring

    When it comes to choosing a wood flooring for your home we all want the best quality our budget can afford. From the cheaper ranges of laminate to the luxurious chevron parquet, value for money is the top priority. Direct Wood Flooring won’t compromise on quality, instead fantastic savings are passed on to customers for specialist flooring ranges. Here's a few money saving tips to help you along the way.

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  4. Before you lay your wood floor Part 5: What fitting method can I choose for my wood floor?

    Before you lay your wood floor Part 5: What fitting method can I choose for my wood floor?

    Part five is the last in the series of our ‘before you lay your wood floor’ posts.  Now that you have your room ready and your flooring prepared to lay, now all you need to do is decide on your fitting method.

    Overall, there are a few wood floor laying options. These include secret nailing, gluing or even having a floating floor. However, the sub-floor you are laying your wood on and the type of wood you have chosen (engineered or solid wood) have a huge impact on what options are suitable for you. See our flowchart below to see what fitting method is suitable for you.

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  5. Before you lay your wood floor Part 4: How to Acclimatise your wood floor

    Before you lay your wood floor Part 4: How to Acclimatise your wood floor

    Welcome to part four of our “before you lay your wood floor” series. At this stage your room should be completely ready and prepared for your flooring to be delivered. Read our previous stages by clicking on the relevant number 1, 2, 3. Whether you have opted for a brushed and oiled finish or super matt lacquered, you should ensure you acclimatise your wood floor. This allows it to adapt to the environment of the room.

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  6. Top 5 Tips to Compare Wood Flooring Samples

    Top 5 Tips to Compare Wood Flooring Samples

    Choosing the right flooring for your home can be a tough decision. Picturing whether your stylish new sideboard will tie in with a complimentary natural oak wood floor or contrast perfectly with a rustic dark grain, can be hard to envision. Fear not, we’re here to help. We’re not about to pop round with a flooring fitter but we can give you some expert advice and free wood flooring samples to help you along the way.

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  7. Before you lay your wood floor Part 3: The room's environment

    Before you lay your wood floor Part 3: The room's environment

    In our previous ‘Before you lay your wood floor’ posts we discussed the suitability of the room and how to prepare your sub-floor so it is ready for the wood flooring to be laid. The next thing to look at is the room's environment.

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  8. Before you lay your wood floor Part 2: Preparing your subfloor

    Before you lay your wood floor Part 2: Preparing your subfloor

    Welcome to Part 2 of our ‘Before You Lay Your Wood Floor’ series. In our last post we talked about the room suitability for a wood floor. Here in part 2: 'Preparing your Subfloor' we will be discussing how to get your subfloor ready for wood flooring.

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  9. Before you lay your wood floor Part 1: Room Suitability

    Before you lay your wood floor Part 1: Room Suitability

    A wooden floor brings subtle elegance and instant style to a home. It isn't a cheap purchase, and there are a few things you need to do and think about before you buy or lay your wood flooring, but don't worry it's pretty straight forward and our collection of 'before you lay your wood floor' posts will provide you with the key bits of information you need and help guide you on your purchase. First on the cards is looking at 'room suitability' and where you can safely lay a wood floor.

    Where can I lay my wood flooring?

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  10. How to Maintain Solid Wood Flooring

    How to Maintain Solid Wood Flooring

    Solid Wood Flooring offers a unique combination of class, durability and character to its surroundings - making it one of the best flooring choices for a homeowner looking for a new floor. However, these dashing good looks and amazing characteristics of  hardwood floors need protecting from daily wear and tear and other environmental circumstances and require a little attention. The general rule of thumb for any solid wood flooring is: pay your flooring care and attention and your floor will reward you with years of stunning style and service.

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