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To Pattern Or Not To Pattern
In this article, we will discuss pattern flooring and why it never actually went away. However, pattern floors will never become mainstream according to some London flooring experts. Recently, there was a big increase in demand for pattern flooring but it is not expected to become a mainstream trend – it seems that it came out of nowhere. What makes pattern floor popular again? First, they are easy to source and produce. Another major reason which flooring professionals in London point out is that half a decade ago designers and architects...
read moreLook Back Before Tackling Your New Project!
London flooring experts explain that it is of utmost importance to consider what products have been used on the building in the past before you undertake a refurbishment project. You should know that building built pre- 1970s were designed in a different way in terms of protection against sub-ground moisture. Back then, there were no design criteria to instruct the use of Damp-proof Membrane (DPM) – in other words, it was possible for moisture to get into London flooring. This greatly differs from DPC (damp-proof course) – it is a material...
read moreWho Doesn’t Want Shiny Floors?
In order to get the best from a London flooring, the products and the equipment have to fit the purpose. There are a wide variety of machines that can perform good cleaning and maintenance. London flooring experts explain that what they can do depends on their speed – for example, the ones that have a speed up to 200 rpm can perform scrubbing tasks and the ones that have a speed between 200 – 400 rpm can both scrub and polish. Their weight lies directly on the cleaning pad and these models are known as full head weight machines. However,...
read moreStair Nosings For Safe Public Environments
When new floorcoverings are installed on a staircase, there is a very important element which should not be missed – installing stair nosings. However, London flooring experts warn that they can be troublesome as they require a remarkable amount of time because many of the stair nosings require mechanical fixing. London flooring contractors have to make sure that the nosings are installed correctly and firmly in place before the staircase can return to use. Of course, there are some things which can be done in order to open the staircase to...
read moreStand The Wood On Its End
In this article, the lights are on wood flooring. London flooring specialists say that very different and attractive floors can be achieved by standing the wood on its end. You can achieve that by using wood end-on – it`s not considered the 'normal' way in which you use wood with its grain that is orientated along the long axis of the board. However, there is a method in which the grain can be used at 90 degrees to the plane of the London flooring so the grain can stand out. The grain will not lie down along the plane of the floor – it...
read moreA Warm Floor Underfoot? Yes, Please!
For the past three years, energy bills have risen by over 37%. Combining that with energy-efficient technologies and global warming this simply translates into a tendency the percentage to get higher and higher. London flooring contractors point out that cautious homeowners rely on electric underfloor heating and there are many reasons why this is becoming the heating solution of choice. In this article, we will discuss all the myths surrounding underfloor heating. Its advantages don't stop only to the fact that there is no energy wasted...
read moreReclaimed Wood For The Good!
In this article, we will discuss the benefits of using reclaimed wood in London flooring projects and more information about the process. We should say that more and more homeowners start taking their decisions environmental-consciously and think about the different ways their homes can impact on the nature. London flooring contractors point out that there has been an increasing popularity of using reclaimed wood. Green solutions are preferred by the homeowners as they want to reduce their carbon footprint. London flooring experts say that the...
read moreBeat The Heat – Technology To The Rescue!
There are special adhesives that can be used in areas that are subject to high temperatures. These high-temperature adhesives are applied where there are remarkable temperature fluctuations – they greatly facilitate the work of London flooring contractors and allow them to work in different environments. You probably know that every floorcovering type has different demands and therefore needs different flooring adhesive. A long-established London flooring company explains that the range of floorcoverings continues to expand, therefore, there...
read moreHot Or Not? It Does Matter For Your Flooring.
You probably already have read quite a few articles about working in a moist and humid environment but what about working in a hot and dry atmosphere? A London flooring specialist asked this question and he definitely has a point. During the hot summer, London flooring contractors may face some difficulties with the materials used for their projects. What are the problems that they can meet? Read on and find them out: Let's start with the fast-track type products. London flooring professionals explain that the market is now flooded with...
read moreClean Up That Throwaway Culture!
An old well-known proverb says 'You get what you pay for'. However, when you are buying quality machines, this doesn't necessarily mean you should spend a fortune on them or vice versa – when you pay a steep price for a product, this is still not a guarantee for a high quality. What London flooring contractors say is that if you choose a reputable manufacturer and pay a bit more for the quality, you will find the golden medium and provide many years of hassle-free use. For example, is there a point in buying 3 vacuum cleaners when a single...
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