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Top Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

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Hardwood flooring is without a doubt the most beautiful, strong and timeless type of wood flooring. It can add a unique elegance to any home design. However, they don’t work for all circumstances and budgets. Many find it difficult to maintain hardwood flooring and the hefty price tag seems inevitable. Luckily, there are numerous low-cost … Read more

Guide To Choosing Wood Floors

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Guide To Choosing Wood Floors Natural Variations in Appearance Why doesn’t what you bought look like the sample in the showroom? Unlike factory-made, artificial materials, each hardwood board has a unique life story. During the approximately 60 years it takes for a hardwood to mature, each tree develops a one-of-a-kind grain pattern and texture. Natural … Read more

The Easiest Ways to Keep Your Floors Clean

Cleaning is not a favourite pastime of many people, even though almost everyone loves the benefits of a clean house. The floor is no exception to that rule. A floor can be tough to clean, but it’s easier than you think. Take a look at a few secrets now. Your clean floors will give the … Read more

Tips for Choosing the Colour of Your Wood Floor

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Installing wood flooring in your property can add beautiful aesthetic to any room. Since it’s a long term investment, choosing the colour of your wood floor becomes more daunting. Especially when you have so many options available these days, the process can feel a bit overwhelming too. At Wood4Floors, we have seen many customers struggle … Read more

Basic Fitting Guide For Pre-Finished and Unfinished

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Installer and Owner Responsibility Step 1 — Prepare the Subfloor Step 2 — Lay the Moisture Barrier Step 3 — Establish Your Baseline Step 4 — Fit From the Wall Fitting from the wall is the easiest method for most rooms. Step 5 — Complete the Installation Nailing, Expansion and Joist Spacing Keep these rules … Read more

Exploring Warm and Cool Tones in Wood Flooring Colors

When it comes to choosing wood flooring for your home, color plays a significant role in setting the tone and ambiance of a space. The interplay between warm and cool tones can create a captivating visual dynamic that enhances your interior design. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of warm and cool tones … Read more

Wood Floors – Lacquer or Oil Finish?

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Once you have selected your wood flooring, it goes without saying that the finish of your wood floors is extremely important. But which type of floor finish is the best option? Lacquer or oil finish? Because if you don’t choose the right wood floor finish, it can affect the looks and the maintenance of the … Read more

General instructions for installing engineered hardwood flooring.

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Responsibility and Standards Expansion Gaps Storage and Handling Subfloor Preparation Humidity and Moisture Underlay and Underfloor Heating Layout and Fitting Details 14–15mm Engineered Floating Floor You can lay 14mm engineered flooring as a floating floor or bond it permanently to the subfloor. For full bonding, use a high-solids adhesive such as Rewmar MS Polymer flexible … Read more