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July 2010
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Whether to choose engineered wood flooring
Home renovations are usually full of hard decisions. The stress associated with those decisions and the financial outlay the usually involve can be considerable and unpleasant. Sometimes, however, you happen upon products that suit your needs quite nicely and leave you wishing the entire renovation process could be that easy. When that occurs, you can breathe a sigh of relief and move on to...
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Looking after the floor under your feet
Once solid wood flooring has been manufactured and installed, there are the important tasks of finishing, refinishing, sanding and caring for this precious floor.
Sanding is used to level the floor, compensating for the unevenness of the primary floor below. Another use for sanding is to renovate an existing floor so that it can once again be given some finishing or refinishing. Sanding is...
June 2010
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What You Need to Know About Wood Flooring
There is something about wood flooring in a home that brings a sense of warmth and cosiness that cannot be found with any other type of flooring material. Using the natural beauty of wood to enhance the look of your home is something that many homeowners install. There are a few things that you should know about wood flooring before you get started though. Once you learn what you can about this...
May 2010
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FIND ALL IDEA DECORATION!: Contemporary-Themed... →
For people who lack a fashion sense, decorating their homes can be such a burden, especially if they do not want to avail of the services of a professional interior decorator. What usually happens is that they try to overlook the fact that their leather sofa is flanked by a red frilly armchair…
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Flooring Supplies achieve FSC certification →
Keswick Flooring Ltd is a specialist flooring campany with a well established website flooringsupplies.co.uk supplying top quality flooring at sensible prices, along with fast and free delivery across the UK. With over 5 million m2 of wood and laminate flooring sold online and over the phone we are the UK’s leading website and have a dedicated sales team on hand to answer any questions....
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Combat noise from your wood or laminate floor
One thing you will almost certainly notice if you replace carpet with a real wood or laminate floor is the noise level when walking on the floor, not only in the room itself but also in the rooms below if your room is on the first floor. This is an especially common problem in flats, where owners and landlords often fit laminate flooring as a cost effective and hard wearing solution, only to...
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Fixing problems with warped or bowed flooring
A look at some common warping and bowing questions with wooden flooring.
My flooring is warped / bowed before installation
Wood is a natural product and as such a small amount of bowing is to be expected in any wood flooring board. Engineered and solid wood flooring products are produced in controlled conditions and when packaged for distribution should contain moisture content of...
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Preventing and fixing common problems with wooden...
My wooden floor has dents, scratches and marks in it
Wood is a strong and resilient material but ultimately when subjected to enough force it will show the effects – it is after all a natural product which will mark, dent and scratch over time.
Cause: High heel shoes or stones in the soles of your shoes, dropping sharp or heavy objects onto the floor, furniture or appliances being...
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Wooden Flooring - Tips to for installation
You might be surprised to learn how easy installing your own wooden flooring can be. All you need is a little bit of time and the patience to read through the manufacturer’s instructions and before you know it, you will have a fabulous looking floor in your home. There are products on the market that click right into place on your floor.
You will need a few tools to complete the job including...
April 2010
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Tips for protecting your real wood floor
Although both solid and engineered real wood flooring are an extremely durable and hard wearing choice for your floor, they will benefit from being well looked after and will stay in tip-top condition for longer if protected from some common causes of damage. Follow our simple tips below to keep your real wood floor looking great for years to come.
Use doormats at all exterior entrances Good...
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What is wood grading?
When it comes to hardwood flooring, the term “grading” refers to the system used by manufacturers to assess the appearance of the wood. The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association grades emphasise colour, grain pattern and other markings that occur naturally in wood.
When choosing your new flooring you need to be aware that there are a variety of wood grades available, and that each...
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Choosing real wood flooring finishes
Lacquered finish Lacquered finishes are probably the most popular type of finish for real wood flooring. This is because they are tough, water-resistant (to a degree) and require very little maintenance to keep the floor looking good. A lacquered finish is generally a blend of synthetic resins (sometimes known as urethanes or polyurethanes) which form a durable protective coating on the surface of...
March 2010
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The Differences between Wooden and Laminate...
Laminate flooring looks very similar to wooden flooring, but there are some key differences between the two. Laminate wooden flooring has been very popular in the UK and other parts of Europe for quite some time, but some people still prefer to go with real wooden floors instead. There are benefits to both, of course, but before you decide which one you want in your home, you should learn about...
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What is solid oak flooring?
What is solid wood flooring?
Solid wood flooring is a product that is made from one piece of wood, from top to bottom. It is usually tongue and grooved, so the boards can be installed with ease. How is solid wood flooring constructed?
Each plank is milled from a single piece of timber. To add stability to the floor, some shallow relief grooves are routed into the bottom, so that seasonal changes...
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Understanding engineered real wood flooring
Engineered wood flooring is a floating wooden floor (not fixed to the subfloor) made from multiple layers of real wood. It has the same look and feel as a solid wood floor but is more dimensionally stable and suitable for a wider range of installations due to its layered method of construction. How is engineered wood flooring constructed? Engineered wood flooring is constructed from multiple...
January 2010
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Dealing with dents in wooden floors →
December 2009
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Laminate flooring brands - Know the best brands...
There’s quite a few laminate flooring brands in the market, but which should you choose from.
This depends on your budget and quality requirements.
The 2 primary brands avaible to purchase online for self installation: Natura and Quickstep.
Laminated flooring is made from a synthetic plastic material known as melamine resin that is combined with formaldehyde and is used as a floor...
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How to clean laminate flooring videos
I decided to compile a compilation of the best laminate flooring cleaning videos. I’ve recently just had a new combi boiler put in. Because of poor preparation of the house on my part i got home to the house in a right state. Needless to say the laminate flooring was terribly dirty. I decide to leave it and concentrate on the kitchen which was riddled with dust!
So here are the best...
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How to clean laminate flooring →
This is great guide which gives 3 of the best way to clean your laminate floor.
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laminate flooring installation guide
1. Inspection responsibility Laminate flooring is produced in precise working steps in one of the most modern production sites. All products will be constantly and strictly controlled. Despite our strict quality controls, damages on single panels can occur, i.e. transportation damages. Always check the panels...
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Natural Carpet Installation
Installing your own wall to wall carpet isn’t a job everybody wants to take on. It can be hard on both your knees and your back, and if you don’t get it right, everybody can see where you messed up. However, installing carpet isn’t “rocket science,” and by using some specialized tools (available at most tool rental outlets) and being...