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Your Complete Guide To Protecting Hardwood Flooring During Renovation Work
71 22-10-2019
Wood flooring is an extremely durable material, which will last for generations. But that doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. To keep it looking its best, it needs to be properly maintained and protected when building work is taking place in your home.
Band Sawn Oak Wood Flooring Adds Character To a Home in Kenelay, CR8
67 10-10-2019
Band sawn engineered hardwood flooring isn’t an obvious choice when it comes to choosing a new floor, but with the markings running across the planks, it means that it’s a floor with plenty of character and personality. With a nod to the flooring of the past, this style of wood flooring creates a statement floor with a rustic, traditional feel.
Pine end grain block wooden floor brings a scandinavian look to Tower Bridge, E1
154 15-08-2019
Our reputation, expertise and skills in making and fitting end grain flooring were recognised by our clients, prompting them to specifically choose Fin Wood to create their dream floor. The project involved making pine end grain blocks and fitting them in a kitchen/living room and hall in a top floor flat near Tower Bridge.
Which adhesive is recommended for gluing down a hardwood floor?
197 07-08-2019
Wood flooring has been used for thousands of years. However, glued down floors or stuck down wooden floors are a recent solution. As the wood flooring industry advanced more performant adhesives were needed to keep up the pace.
Bespoke Brushed Effect Parquet Wood Flooring Fitted in Shepherd’s Bush, W14
392 18-07-2019
Did you know that you can achieve the look of a brushed wooden floor, without actually brushing the surface of the wood? This is exactly what we did for a project in a Victorian home in Shepherd’s Bush, London. The client was delighted with the end result, especially as our methods make the floor so easy to maintain.
Why You should Install Proper Soundproofing in Flats with Wooden Flooring
281 18-07-2019
If you’ve ever thought about installing wood flooring in a flat or apartment, without adequate sound proofing, it’s definitely time to think again. Not only could you fall out with your neighbours, but you could also be left with a hefty legal bill.
It Is Worth Restoring Old Pine Floorboards?
238 29-06-2019
Most people are delighted when they discover original pine wooden floorboards hiding under their carpets. However, what starts out as an exciting discovery doesn’t always lead to the dream floor that homeowners expect. Are pine wood floors durable and are they worth renovating? To answer this question, it’s time to go back and find out how the boards were made and originally used.
Wood Floor Cleaning, Renovation and Refurbishment
201 19-05-2019
With a little bit of maintenance, a wooden floor will last a lifetime, but sometimes it needs a helping hand to keep it looking its best. This expert guide will help you discover the best course of action for your floor. In some instances a deep clean will be required, while in others, a complete re-sand and seal with be advisable.
Beautiful Dark Oak Chevron Parquet Wooden Floor Fitted With A Single Row Border
491 09-05-2019
For this project, in a lovely Victorian terraced home in London, we replaced the old carpets with a beautiful unsealed chevron parquet engineered wooden floor, which was fitted with a single row border. The wood was then sealed with a dark ebony oil. This was a tricky project, as is often the case in older properties, the walls were uneven which had an impact on the symmetry of the chevron design.
How much does it cost to fit a wooden floor?
587 18-03-2019
This is a commonly asked question, but it's impossible to answer with an exact figure, as there are so many different components which affect the price. This expert advice blog outlines these influencing factors, allowing you to be more informed when it comes to determining the costs involved.