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When your beautiful, original wooden floor falls victim to tarnishing, scratches, spills, or other more serious damage, it’s easy to panic. Even those with a more contemporary set of planks might be worried about how hard it’s going to be to fix the problem. Having wooden floors fitted and then keeping them well-maintained is an expensive endeavor. Noticeable stains can spoil the overall effect, impact your aesthetic and, quite frankly, be really irritating. Not only that, but if you attempt an unsuitable or inappropriate repair method, you could end up making the problem worse than it was in the first …

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We all know how difficult it can be to keep up with the newest trends and fashions, and trying to keep your home decor up to date is just as hard! You can spend so much time decorating your home, and then within a few weeks the style has changed again! A popular trend that is making a comeback is white washed floors. This look can make your home seem clear, fresh and brings a classy vibe to any interior. So, are white washed floors becoming popular again? By the way, do you want to know how to remove white …

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Nothing quite beats the feeling of waking up on a gloomy winter’s morning and stepping on to lovely heated flooring. Perhaps you experienced this at a family or friend’s house and now you’re wondering whether your own hardwood floors can receive the same treatment. The simple answer to your cozy query is yes, hardwood floors can be heated, but wood can have starkly different properties from one species to the next. Some are naturally suited to handling the rigors of underfloor heating, while others with poor heat conductive aren’t suitable at all. Whether your hardwood floor can be heated also …

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Compared to some other types of flooring, it is considerably more difficult to remove the hardwood flooring. However, it is not always that difficult, and it really depends on how your hardwood flooring was laid. One of the things that make removing hardwood flooring difficult is the fact that hardwood flooring is often made up of planks which all come in a variety of different lengths. Due to the variety of lengths, lifting hardwood flooring can be quite a taxing job, which is why some people choose to cut their hardwood flooring before lifting it. This can make it easier …

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If your wooden floor is not quite what it used to be you can revive it. First of all, you want to give it a thorough clean, ideally, you should empty the room completely and be cautious when doing so not to drag furniture as it could exacerbate the issue. You should start with a vacuum, followed by a damp (NOT WET!) mop sprayed with warm water. We recommend specific combo sets right here. You can also use a steam cleaner but if you choose to do so make sure that the seal on the floor is in good condition …

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So you’re thinking about installing hardwood floors, but you’re not sure if the maintenance and care will be worth it. Without proper and regular maintenance the flooring can quickly deteriorate and become damaged. We are here to help! It is super simple to maintain your floors once you know what you’re doing. The care requirements of your hardwood floor depend on the wood used and the finish. The most common wood types are bamboo, oak, pine, maple, and beech. Each of these materials has a different level of resilience and has different needs. The wood can come in strips, planks, …

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If you are thinking about changing your flooring in your home, then you may have come across the term engineered wood floors. If you are unsure what this is, then it is basically the middle ground between laminate flooring and hardwood flooring. Many people confuse engineered wood flooring with laminate, as they can look very similar. However, the main difference is that engineered wood flooring contains a top layer of solid wood, whereas laminate uses a photographic layer that is coated to achieve a wood-like surface. The top layer of engineered wood flooring is referred to as the veneer, and …

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Hardwood flooring can add lots of character to your home and can also make rooms appear bigger than what they are. However, many types of hardwood flooring require regular waxing because over time they can begin to lose their shine, instead becoming dull and dingy. It is important to note that certain types of hardwood flooring should not be waxed if they have a polyurethane surface. If this is the case you will need to get them recoated rather than waxed. You should also refrain from waxing sealed surfaces. Use a water-based polish instead as it isn’t going to cause …

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If you are renovating your home, then you probably have a lot to consider and think about. Most of your time is probably taken up with choosing paint samples, furniture and interior decor. This is why we want to make your life that little bit easier, and help you find the perfect hardwood flooring for your home. You may not have considered hardwood flooring before, as there are many myths that it damages easily, is not scratch resistant, or that there are better types of flooring out there. We’re here to tell you that oak flooring is a wonderful choice …

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