Helpful advice
& tips
With so much choice in the market today it can be difficult to know which is right for your purposes. There are quite a few factors to consider but this will give you a great starting point. Then you can get on with the fun of choosing the finish. This is what you should be asking yourself:
Yes: Then you are probably looking for a vinyl or vinyl tile.
No: Try the next question.
Yes: Something wear resistant such as a hard wood. It might scratch but scratches can be sanded out. Otherwise, a laminate, vinyl or even carpeting is a good choice as they will prove more durable.
No: try the next question.
If maintenance is a priority, a vinyl floor is probably best, whether as cushion or tile. Laminate flooring is a close second. A solid or engineered wood is nice but will need a little more care so use a rug over a high traffic area.
Of course, the size or area to be covered is a factor, but after that, the sky’s the limit. Starting with a bargain laminate if you’re just starting out or you need something quick and serviceable. Today, laminate is made to a high standard and you’ll be hard pressed in some instances to tell the difference from real wood, and are a good solution for many areas.
Next are your engineered wood floors and premium laminates as well as high quality, luxury vinyl tiles. If you have a little more budget, you could look at some of the real and engineered wood options, both local and imported, and luxury carpeting.
Some of the questions we get asked from customers who approach us to fit commercial floors are somewhat different to customers who are having floors fitted at home.
Businesses need to keep running with as little disruption as possible. Down time is lost time and lost revenue. This could apply as much to a service business as to planning how to refit the floors in a care home or school.
People need to know when the order is likely to arrive, how long it will take and whether it can be done to fit around our work schedule or people traffic. Will there be health and safety issues? We answer these questions here. If we haven’t, let us know through our email and we will address you concerns.
Delivery is dependent upon the type of flooring that you choose, however our products are typically delivered within 7 days of order. Bespoke orders can take longer with delivery taking up to 12 weeks.
This depends upon the scale and nature of the project, but once the materials have been ordered and we have a delivery date, we will arrange a fitting date with you.
As each project is different, this will be discussed with you during your consultation. We will ensure that you are properly informed of the timeframes and happy with them before we commenced any works.
Yes, absolutely. We understand that downtime can be costly so we can work around your individual needs and factor that into the work plans.
Yes. Uplift and disposal can be incorporated as part of the works we complete.
Yes. We are more than happy to complete work in stages where required.
When it comes to underfloor heating, you have quite a choice of floor coverings to work with.
Engineered wood flooring rather than solid wood should be used if you are installing a wood floor as it can withstand the fluctuations in temperature. This is because, instead of a solid piece, engineered wood is made up of multiple layers of wood making it more stable. The good thing is that it not only looks good but is available in a wide variety of finishes and styles and if installed correctly, you won’t be able to tell the difference between real wood and engineered wood
Like engineered wood, laminate flooring is made up of multiple layers. There is a core of high-density fibre board, a design layer and then a protective layer so it is not prone to warping with the changes in temperature.
You can get good results from underfloor heating with carpeting but there are some advisory measures.
Yes. LVT and LVT Click are both suitable for underfloor heating.
