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With all the wood flooring variations on the market today, consumers are certainly not short on choice. Whilst once upon a time solid wood was the only option, laminate, engineered wood and luxury vinyl tiles offer new options for every budget. But for some people, nothing compares to the real thing. So is solid wood flooring right for you? Everything you need to know about solid wood flooring can be found in this solid wood flooring guide.
Without further ado, let's get on with the ins and outs of buying solid wood flooring!
If you’re a lover of daytime television, you may have flicked over to see Channel 4’s Bang on Budget at one point or another. The show focuses on home renovation, creating stunning homes on a tight budget. Naturally, this seemed like the perfect fit for Direct Wood Flooring. So, we got to work in helping presenters Lucy Alexander and Harry Hoffen make the transformation happen.
Buying a new wood floor can be tough. Choosing your preferred style, within your budget, is often only half of the battle. Nowadays, there’s a lot of jargon that comes with the process of buying new flooring.
So we’ve decided to do a little jargon-busting. Here’s our A-Z glossary (well, A-W – we tried with X, Y and Z, we really did) on flooring terms that sometimes need a little explaining.
It might not be an Italian getaway, but our brand new Naples range of luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) is sure to give your home a beautiful European twist. Available in both click and gluedown, Naples oozes elegance. Paired with LVT’s versatility, this range is bound to make a statement on your floors.
When it comes to choosing your new flooring, we’re well past the days of limited options. Roll back the years, and you’d only have different species of solid wood to choose from.
As technology has advanced, so has the composition of wood flooring. Furthermore, so has the variety of choice. Two popular, modern alternatives to solid wood are laminate and engineered wood flooring. But what’s the difference, and how do you choose between the two?
Many homeowners are trying their hand at DIY installations when it comes to their new wood flooring. With the emergence of new technologies to make fitting even easier, there can sometimes be a stigma surrounding traditional fitting methods; especially when it comes to a flooring like herringbone parquet. We recently collaborated with Fran, from well-known DIY website Fall for DIY, who has laid a beautiful parquet floor in her bedroom. We spoke to Fran about the inspiration behind her bedroom, and how she found the experience of fitting the herringbone wood flooring herself.
Every month, we’re delving into our Pinterest to discover the month’s most popular products. Based on data from saves, re-pins and clicks, we collate the three types of flooring making waves across social media. September saw the re-emergence of one particular trend…
Each year, modern RRS reader Feedspot compiles the most popular blogs in a number of categories. Here at Direct Wood Flooring we are incredibly pleased to announce that we’ve been named in the top 10 UK flooring blogs, proudly taking the number six spot.
In amongst different variations of wood species, composition and design, there is another factor that those looking for a new Wood Flooring to consider; fitting mechanisms. Generally speaking, there are three main choices that fall into this category: tongue and groove, click, and solid blocks. As solid blocks are fairly self-explanatory, we’re going to put the spotlight on the remaining two. It’s tongue and groove versus click – who comes out on top?
Holiday season is in full swing, and we’re all dreaming of a summer getaway. The question is, which would you prefer to stay in – Lodge, Cottage or Chalet? Whilst we may not be able to give you your perfect holiday, we can give you your dream home with our brand new Laminate Flooring ranges!
