If you’ve noticed marks under a rug or you’re trying to protect your floor before buying one, the short answer is yes, rubber-backed rugs can damage vinyl flooring over time. The problem usually is not immediate scratching, but a chemical reaction that can leave stubborn stains, yellowing, or surface marking that is difficult to reverse. […]

There is nothing more frustrating than stepping on your floor and feeling an annoying, loose edge beneath your feet. If your vinyl flooring is lifting at the edges, it is not just an aesthetic annoyance; if left untreated, it can allow moisture to seep underneath and potentially damage the subfloor. Whether the cause is heavy […]

No, in most cases, you should not install laminate over laminate. Although installing a new floating floor over an existing floor may save time initially, it can create problems with movement, moisture trapping, height, and warranty. Therefore, most laminate flooring manufacturers and installers do not advise doing so. If you are wondering whether laminate can […]

Ink marks on LVT can look permanent at first, but most can be removed safely with the right approach. If you need to remove pen marks from LVT flooring, the key is to act quickly, start with the gentlest method, and avoid harsh chemicals that can dull or damage the wear layer. In this guide, […]

Are you renovating right now and wondering, “Can You Put Heavy Kitchen Islands on Floating Floors”? The answer is usually no, not if your kitchen island is built in place on the subfloor. Floating floors are great because they’re simple to install and look amazing. However, they are designed to expand and contract as one […]

EIR laminate flooring refers to embossed- in- register laminate flooring. This laminate flooring is constructed so that the surface image’s texture and the printed wood grain beneath are perfectly aligned. Essentially, what you see (knots, grain lines, natural details) is what you feel when walking on EIR laminate. This process makes EIR laminate look and […]

Different wood floor finishes can have a significant impact on how your floor ages with months or years of everyday traffic. Matte and gloss wood floor finishes do more than change the level of shine; they also affect how light reflects from the surface, making scratches, scuff marks, dust, and footprints more or less visible. […]

Screed must be given sufficient time to dry out fully before any floor covering is laid on top of it. When it comes to answering how long the screed takes to dry before flooring, there are a few variables. These include the type of screed used, its thickness, the room’s ambient conditions, and whether underfloor […]

Selecting flooring isn’t the only consideration when achieving a professional finish. The point at which two floors meet also plays an important role, particularly with doorways, hallways and open-plan living areas. This is where floor transition strips come into their own. Transition strips cover expansion gaps between floors, protect vulnerable edges and join two surfaces […]

One question we get asked a lot when fitting new floors is should I fit beading or skirting boards? They both cover the expansion gap flooring around the edges of walls; however, they leave very different-looking finishes. Beading tends to be quicker and easier to install; however, skirting boards can offer a neater finish. If […]