Flooring

It’s strange to think about if you’ve always had carpets in your home, but some people have no carpets at all!

Having solid oak flooring throughout a traditional or contemporary house is actually quite normal, and it can be a seen as a nice period feature throughout the home. That said, no carpets at all could mean the flooring isn’t the most comfortable or cosy, especially in the winter months. That’s why it is important to consider having rugs or mats to rest your feet on in the so-called ‘comfortable areas’ like bedrooms, the living room or a snug room. The great thing about having no carpets is of course that stains are no more and drips can easily be wiped up, but the negatives come from not having a cosy feel on the feet, which we all want from time to time. Consider a series of designer rugs if you want to add a touch of warmth to your flooring.

Runner rugs are some of the longest you’ll find and they can make a home feel more expensive and luxurious. The only problem is knowing where to put them. Hallways are a really nice spot for a long runner rug and it will be one of the first fixtures of the house that your guests see, so it’s important to pick one that’s stylish and fits in with the surrounding furniture. Another great place to put a runner rug is on the landing. If you have solid oak flooring throughout your house and you want to provide a cosier feel, a runner rug will be perfect, keeping feet nice and comfy allowing people to peel off into different rooms without making a sound. You can buy runner rugs in many different styles, including Moroccan, Aztec and Italian to name a few, so have a good look at your local furniture store and see if there is one fit for your home.

There are many ways in which you can improve the safety of your bathroom flooring and here are some of our top tips. Firstly, you should make sure the flooring you choose is textured. So whether you opt for tiles, vinyl flooring or rubber, make sure it has a grippy feel so you won’t fall over when the floor is wet. If you can’t change your flooring and you need another solution, buy a nonslip bathroom mat to run alongside your shower or bathtub. This will ensure the floor is not slippy when you step out of the bath or shower, and you can then use that lace to dry yourself before moving outside into another room. Another option is to choose under floor heating as this ensures your floor dries quicker. Okay it’s the most expensive option by a mile but it’s worth considering if you’re planning on redecorating your bathroom.

A wet room can be a bit of a luxury; it’s essentially one big shower with a cleverly designed floor that allows the water to run straight down the plug. The floor tends to dry quicker as it’s a wide-open space, but you will need to pick the best flooring. There are many options to choose between but one of the most popular types right now is Aquafloor Salvador. It’s made from solid polymer and with a 0.3mm wear layer, so you can be sure of a modern bathroom flooring system that lasts for years and years. A cheaper alternative is Vinyl Sheet. This is usually supplied in 2 metre wide sheets so you may need quite a few of them to fill a large space, but they will need to be put down by a professional because you won’t want any air bubbles beneath the service. These can last a very long time and the material is very cheap to buy, that’s why many people opt for this flooring in their wet rooms.

Floor paint is a nice option for garages, workshops and storage units that might suffer from dust and dirt on a daily basis. With floor paint, you can spread it on top of dry concrete, and it will cleverly work to seal the floor, whilst waterproof floor paints are available. This can solve problems of dust, which could be a big problem in garages and workshops, and it allows the homeowner to sweep any mess up easily. Without floor paint, a concrete floor will always suffer from dust and so too will the items stored in that room. That’s why floor paint is a cheap and clever solution. You can also choose between a huge range of colours, so finding the right finish for your building is easy and you can buy these online at great prices.