Choosing the right flooring can make a real difference to the aesthetic of your home. From larger living area expanses to cosy intimate zones, flooring is as important as wall dressing and furnishing. But the look of your flooring shouldn’t be your only consideration; it’s important to make sure you choose a flooring option that will stand up to the levels of wear and tear to which it’s going to be exposed. The good news is that luxury flooring covers both bases.

If you’re after a flooring solution that will look amazing and retain its good looks as time progresses, start considering the high-end of the market.

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Industrial rubber flooring is designed to extremely high standards and specifications. It can withstand damage from accidents and resist deterioration from wear and tear, as well as providing protection for your staff and clients. It’s also well known in commercial applications for its non-slip, long-lasting properties. We take a look at commercial rubber flooring, and explain why it’s such a good option for both indoor and outdoor areas.

Commercial rubber flooring can be made from natural tree sap but synthetic rubber, sometimes made from recycled materials such as car tyres, is more commonly used in high traffic areas because of its increased durability.

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Like most of us, if you’ve been spending a lot more time at home recently, you’ll have felt the need to create a bit more space. Moving home isn’t an option for everybody, and might not be necessary. Take a good look at what your current home has to offer. One really easy way to gain extra living space is to expand the living or storage potential you already have in your loft by fitting loft flooring boards.

Whether you’re after a full loft conversion or just keen to improve the storage potential of your loft, you need to think carefully about your choice of attic flooring.

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Whether you’re trying to relax or get that important piece of work done, finding peace and quiet isn’t always easy. One way to encourage a work and relaxation-conducive environment is to consider the acoustics of your business or home, and your choice of flooring. Hard floors are durable, easy to clean and look fantastic but you might not realise they can also provide some of the best soundproof flooring options. There are plenty of soundproof flooring products on the market but the trick is in finding the right one for your home or business.

If you’re looking for the best flooring for soundproofing, or advice on acoustic soundproofing, keep reading; you’ve come to the right place.

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There are many reasons oaks are amongst the UK’s favourite trees. With their rich tones and attractive grain, the oak’s timbers can take our homes from rustic to luxury and back again with ease. For centuries we’ve been using this beautiful, strong wood in our great buildings, ships and homes. Oak flooring is synonymous with quality and durability, and always injects a shot of indulgence into any interior design scheme.

Install an oak floor in your home and you’ll enjoy a great reaction from visitors as well as relaxed times with family. One of the best things about both solid and engineered oak flooring is that they offer so many options when it comes to style and colour.

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If you are thinking about installing vinyl flooring in your home, you are probably looking for a great combination of attractiveness, versatility and durability. Vinyl flooring is great and a really versatile and hassle free option is Karndean flooring. If you haven’t heard of this type of flooring before, you are probably asking yourself, ‘What is Karndean flooring?’ Read on to find out more about this popular home flooring option and discover some of the benefits of Karndean flooring.

Originally a UK company, Karndean have been in the flooring business for over 40 years, which makes them one of the most expert manufacturers out there.

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Whether you have just bought a new home or are sprucing up your existing one, the type of flooring you choose can have a huge impact on the success of your design efforts. The decision as to whether to choose carpet vs hardwood can be a tricky one.

When it comes to carpet vs hardwood floors, there are arguments for both, and considerations such as flooring budget, personal taste, allergy concerns and maintenance requirements should all be taken into account. We look at the merits of both carpet flooring and hardwood floors and help you decide which is right for you, your family and your home.

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There are few things more satisfying, when it comes to home design, than a beautifully floored staircase rising from your hallway. However, the decision about whether or not to choose wood flooring for stairs should not be entirely based on aesthetics. Wood flooring is warm to the feet but you should also consider your household’s needs and the amount of footfall your stairs and landing take.

Whether you choose carpet, laminate flooring or wood flooring for stairs and landing areas, you need to make sure that it blends in with the rest of your home and provides you with exactly the finish you need.

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Imagine slipping out of bed to make a cup of tea on a winter morning and finding that, instead of having to cram your feet into fluffy slippers, you can walk round bare foot and cosy toed thanks to your underfloor heating.

Underfloor heating, especially when it is underneath a comfortable wooden floor is fast becoming a popular touch of luxury in many homes.

We have an in-depth guide to wooden floor underfloor heating for you. If you choose underfloor heating, especially with a wooden floor, it will keep your home cosy but underfloor heating offers so much more than that.

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Once you have chosen your flooring it is important that you take steps to ensure that it is installed and looked after it in such a way as to retain its beauty and contribution to your home. The use of underlay is more important with laminate flooring than with wooden flooring as it protects your laminate floor as well as improving your enjoyment of it.

Although underlay represents an initial additional expense, over time it will pay for itself as it keeps your new floor in tip-top condition. We look in more detail at the advantages of using underlay beneath laminate flooring.

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