Flooring Wang
Practical answers to common flooring questions.
I explain the difference by looking at where the boards meet. In herringbone, the end of one rectangular piece meets the side of the next, creating a staggered …
I would not recommend full sanding simply because a floor has lost some shine. The first step is to work out whether the problem is dirt or residue, wear in the…
My starting point is simple: remove the loose dirt before adding any moisture. Use a soft broom, a suitable dry mop or a vacuum head approved for that floor. Ch…
Both can give you a real timber surface. Solid boards are timber throughout; engineered boards have a timber surface bonded to a supporting layered base. After …
Not every room needs the same preparation, and I would not add levelling simply because a new floor is being installed. I check the exposed base against the req…
A small seasonal gap in one timber floor can mean something different from an open locking joint in another. I first identify the flooring and installation type…