Hardwood Flooring Nothing matches the luxury and natural warmth of hardwood flooring. It delivers the perfect combination of elegance and practicality. But most hardwoods are expensive and relatively fragile. If you already have one, you should inspect it regularly and take the necessary preventative maintenance steps. 1. Check for Cupping Cupping is a problem that affects both real and engineered wood. …

Tile FlooringWhether you’re assessing an existing tile floor or verifying the work of fitters, you need to know what you’re looking for. Here are a few potential issues to look out for. Check the DeliveryIt’s always a good idea to be at home when the delivery of tiles arrives. Count the packs to ensure nothing has been left in the …

Carpet Flooring Whether you’re getting a new carpet fitted or assessing the state of an existing one, you need to know what to look for. Issues with quality or fitting don’t just create cosmetic problems, they create safety problems too. If you’ve paid professionals to lay your carpet, you obviously want to know that you’re getting value for money. And if you’re …