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Make A Room Lighter And Brighter
The white paint and uncluttered windows are not the only way to let more sunshine in a room. Let The FLooring group list down some ideas on how to do that differently. Make the most of the top light Top light is way brighter than daylight from the windows and if there’s an opportunity to install a roof light go for it. Use colour to get the light correctly The first step to that is to abandon all thoughts of bulky curtains and Ditch Roman blinds, too. Shutters can be a fab choice, but make sure to pick ones in a pale or warm colour...
read moreFlooring Moisture And Quality Flooring
A good flooring moisture barrier is the key to quality and high-performance flooring. This is particularly pertinent when a resin surface is installed. That process can be severely hampered if the substrate beneath the already existing surface is still damp. In such cases, the obvious solution would be to break and replace the substrate and risk adding a lot more time and cost. But a moisture barrier can the salvation. It may be in the form of a liquid solution applied to a slab as a simple alternative to ripping off the old surface. It is...
read moreLinoleum – The Natural Flooring Since 1860
Let The Flooring Group take a close look at the linoleum flooring. Linoleum was invented in the 1860s. Nowadays it has become increasingly popular due to innovation in manufacturing and positive benefits of the material itself. How is it produced? Linoleum is the only resilient flooring type made of renewable raw materials. It is made without any artificial chemicals from resins, cork, linseed oil, and wood flour, limestone flour and pigments. The components are blended together and rolled onto a vegetable jute substrate under high heat...
read moreThe Flooring Show 2018
The Flooring Show - UK’s national flooring event, is getting ready at full speed for its 56th edition. It will be held in Harrogate between 16th and 18th September. The stand sales are amazingly ahead of 2017 by 16%, and some long-term supporters are increasing their stand sizes and are being joined by returning companies. A total 83% of exhibitors from 2017 have already rebooked for 2018 among which are Karndean, Lano, Furlong Flooring, Victoria, Brockway, Ball & Young, F Ball, Interfloor and Egger. Some new participants also confirmed...
read moreHot Trends In Hardwood Flooring
In the below article The Flooring Group will point out a few insights on today’s hardwood trends to follow and adore. Opposites attract In the past 10 years, all hardwood trends have seen quite a transition, from warm to cool and dark to light shades. Nowadays it seems consumers are not gravitating towards only one hue, but seek difference and individuality. The light colours are definitely re-emerging mainly due to their clean look and ability to hide imperfections and brighten interior spaces. Size matters In terms of size, the...
read moreWhy Get A Rug
Let The Flooring Group point out the many advantages to rugs, such as creating comfort, visually dividing up rooms and other ideas of why to opt for a one. Rugs always create cosiness The long pile rug instantly creates a soft, luxurious surface underfoot. A low-key pattern works well with an angular style of an apartment, softening the angles and giving the living room a cosy feel. Rugs improve the acoustics Why soften a room with curtains when rugs can have the same effect? The textile surface will absorb sounds and optimise the room...
read moreCool Finishes For Original Floorboards
The trends in interior design come and go, but the original floorboards never seem to be out of fashion. The beauty of real wood can instantly add warmth and character to each room. Yet, there are also dozens of ways to interpret classical vibes in a modern stylish decision. Black vibe Be certain that they do not look too gothic or severe, because, in fact, black-painted boards will look dramatic, modern, and sleek. As expected, they match brilliantly with white walls, but also provide for and allow other colours to shine. The wooden...
read moreGet The Wooden Floor Look With Luxury Vinyl Floor Tiles
A new report claims that the three main items from 1970s interior design, being the ARTEX ceilings, Lino floors and carpets in bathrooms, still dominate in British homes. On the other hand, the Underfloor heating, US-style fridge-freezers and the real wooden floors are the three modern trends people want to come home to. And having in mind the original floorboards are usually fitted to joists, meaning there is almost no possibility to fit underfloor heating at all. A good alternative is the luxury vinyl tiles (LVT flooring), that...
read moreТhe Historic Burrell Collection Carpet On Display In New York
The famous Wagner Garden Carpet is to be shown at the Metropolitan Museum in New York while the Burrell Collection is refurbished. The Wagner Garden Carpet is considered to be one of the world’s “most spectacular carpets” and among the three earliest surviving Persian garden carpets in the world that are going on display outside of The British Isles for the first time since 1939 when it was acquired by Sir William Burrell. Its measurements are 530.9 cm in height and 431.8 cm in width, and it is rarely been seen...
read moreOpen-Plan Space Alternatives
Open-plans have been one of the biggest trends in recent decades. Indeed, knocking walls can create a sense of space, or light and sociability or fluidity, but it is not for everyone. Those layouts can reduce privacy and quiet spots. So The Flooring Group has included a few optional alternatives. Get the broken-plan Broken-plan means keeping all the things people love about open-plan, while also letting the rooms retain an element of privacy or specific use. Done by dividing the overall space more subtly, such as using half...
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