Author name: Ben Hawkes

WHEN choosing products for use in healthcare environments, you need to meet requirements of the Equality Act (2010). Sustained slip-resistance […]

Flooring used in healthcare must take account of patients’ needs: Altro supplied its Wood Safety flooring in two colours for

THE upskilling programme in impervious floors from FITA (The Flooring Industry Training Association) now includes an NVQ at Level 2

IS it really December and almost Christmas again? You’ve probably heard that a dozen times already and perhaps even read

MOST readers of this magazine who have jobs and are earning decent living wages will be looking forward to Christmas

In recent year bamboo flooring has become a popular option among many home builders. It holds a beautiful finish, and

Linoleum floors have been in use since the mid 19th century after its invention by Englishman Frederic Walton. Linoleum is

Good carpeting can add warmth and color to a room. It can also add class and style. Whether it is

Without a living room, a house just isn’t a home. The living room is the center of activity in most

Cork floors are becoming a popular alternative to traditional hardwood, tile, and carpeted flooring. Cork flooring is made from a

Anyone considering installing hardwood floors in his home should compare the pros and cons of whether this durable and attractive

In addition to bringing warmth and beauty to a room, hardwood floors are also a great way to increase the

There’s a dizzying variety of flooring available today, including carpeting, plastic laminate, ceramic tile, and vinyl. Yet, according to the

Types of Hard Wood Floors With a little basic understanding about the different types of wood floors you can be

Wood Varieties Canadian White Hard Maple/Northern White Ash Photo courtesy Select Forest Products, Inc. Cumaru/Australian Cypress Photo courtesy Select Forest

Types of Floors Choosing the type of hardwood floor that best fits your space and DIY abilities is an important

With advances in the industry over the past few decades, customizing your wood floor is easier, and more affordable, than

There are three styles of wood floors available on the market today: strip, plank, and parquet. Each style is available

When choosing the right type of finish for your wood floors, consider your lifestyle and maintenance preferences. All wood floors

Advances in wood flooring during the past few years mean that you now can have wood flooring anywhere in your