Solid Wood Flooring Typically crafted from a hardwood species, such as oak, maple, or walnut, solid wood flooring, as the name suggests, is made completely from a single, solid piece of wood. Solid wood flooring can be sanded and refinished several times over its life, however it is prone to warping in humid or damp conditions.Engineered Wood FlooringSimilar in appearance to solid wood, the construction of these boards features multiple sheets of thin hardwood bonded together over a premium base material. This construction provides excellent resistance to warping and a long lifespan of around 25 to 30 years with proper care and maintenance.

About 'DIY' InstallationWhen people consider DIY floating floor installation, it is usually due to budget restraints. While they don’t necessarily save on the cost of materials, they believe they are saving a significant amount on labour costs. These days, you can quite easily search for tutorial videos online about anything, and floorboard installation is no different. The problem with these videos is that they often make the task look easier than it really is, advise incorrect techniques or use improper adhesives and tools that will result in an extremely inferior finish. What may seem to be a relatively easy, cost effective and self-rewarding task, usually ends up more time consuming and more expensive in the long run.

Q: What is my best option; am l better off buying a 14mm (Overlay) or 19mm (Traditional) hardwood floor?A. It is obviously personal preference and each job has different requirement; a 14mm floor board in our (Overlay Range) can be sanded the same amount of time as a 19mm floorboard it comes in a shorter random spread which is easier to manage on the job site and has been designed to go over a flat solid surface which is classified as a non-structural floor and in most cases is a better option than 19mm due to less core moisture in the product, therefore a more stable option. On the other hand, a 19mm floor board (Traditional Range) has been designed to go over floor joist which is classified as a structural floor. A 19mm floor board has the same ware layer as a 14mm floor board; it also has a longer average length spread however dependent on your circumstances the choice is yours.