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What If You Have Missed Your Deadline?
The UK tax law is very complicated and often viewed as a riddle. Because of the deadlines and penalties applied if not complied with them, this issue is of utmost importance for every resident of the country. It is everyone's responsibility to meet the deadlines and submit a completed return and make the applicable payments of tax. London flooring specialists warn that the key deadlines to have in mind are 31 January for online returns and first payment of tax on account, 31 July for the second payment on account and 31 October for paper tax...
read moreMoisture Level Requirements & Standards
Today, we will discuss what is the best way to lay London flooring. Usually, the problems arise from the fact that there is not sufficient knowledge of timber flooring so we will pay attention to that. In its most recent edition, The British Standard (BS8201:2011) states that for subfloor dryness before installing the timber is now below 65% rh (relative humidity). It is described in Annex A and it is tested with hydrometer method. The problem appears from the fact that many London flooring contractors believe it is not possible to achieve...
read moreSlippery Situations
In this article, we will discuss how to assess the slip resistance of London flooring. This is of utmost importance for the safety of all of us – did you know that every three minutes a slip or trip accident occurs? These two are the most common reason behind serious injuries at work – over 1/3 of the reported accidents have happened because of such slippery scenario. London flooring contractors are obliged to make sure they specify the suitable flooring for a particular working environment in order to decrease the number of accidents....
read morePrepare Your Wooden Flooring For Climate Changes
You know that wood is a natural material so when there are environmental changes it becomes vulnerable. This is why you should be prepared to maintain it – London flooring specialists point out that the major changes happen during winter and spring as wood can experience different seasonal climates. If you know how to correctly to prepare the material there is nothing to worry about. However, there is one more thing – season changes in the UK become more and more unpredictable with cycles of cooler, warmer and arctic periods. This is why...
read moreFixings – What Have You Been Missing?
There are many articles about wood-based London flooring for a reason. One of the most important aspects to consider when installing such flooring is definitely the correct usage of adhesives and the right moisture content in the material. But along with that, there is one more thing to be taken into account – namely, fixings - when using wood-based products. London flooring professionals point out that people usually that use nails to fix plywood and that`s alright. It is a good option to go with this way of fixing. Yet, another...
read moreDisputes – How To Avoid & Resolve Them
As in any other business, in the London flooring, there are many disputes on a daily basis. But how can we avoid them? Disputes can be avoided by doing one simple thing – make sure that both parties understand the conditions and know what to expect before signing anything. In need negotiate exclusion clauses and make sure they are enforceable. Also don`t forget to check the standard terms and ensure that the contract is up with the law. Sounds about right. But what if still something goes wrong? When speaking of completing a construction...
read moreNot So Appealing But Still Enduring – Polyurethane Resin Flooring
According to London flooring contractors polyurethane resin flooring is not the most elegant option that can be offered to customers. Yet, this option is very functional, especially when its installation is used in the food industry. It’s obvious that this flooring solution does not provide exquisite looks and beautiful appearance but London flooring experts rely on it for breweries, food factories, dairies and big scale kitchens. Specialists point out that polyurethane resin screed systems offer unbeatable durability – it may be...
read moreOil Or Lacquer – That Is The Question
Today, we will talk about lacquer and oil and how to make a well-informed decision when we have to choose one of them. London flooring experts point out that it becomes harder to make a straightaway decision as the choice is bigger than ever. When the market is so far-ranging, making the right choice turns out to be a challenging process. This choice comes with responsibility in terms of education – the emphasis is put on the maintenance of commercial premises. Most modern London hardwood flooring solutions have an oil or lacquer...
read morePaying Cheap Sometimes Means Paying Twice
Today you will read about a story that has a very important message for every customer – it doesn't always pay off to go cheap. A London flooring contractor told us about this case – a customer wanted a new floorcovering for the hall stairs and landing but she didn't want something usual. She was an already existing client so her request was paid some extra special attention. The lady saw a very appealing design on the Internet. The floorcovering was sisal – this natural material requires know-how so it can be fitted the right way....
read moreMoisture Can Get You Into Trouble
Every now and then the topic of central heating (and of course underfloor heating) should be revised as there are some things that should be taken into consideration. London flooring professionals explain that especially in this time of the year when the temperatures outside are very low and the insides of the building remain drier and warmer, the flooring and its condition should be noted. Many people incorrectly assume that a wood-based London flooring product is dry as it feels dry to the touch. However, wood flooring solutions always...
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