Floor Care, Cleaning & Maintenance

A guide to laminate flooring, including construction, installation and care…

On of the benefits of laminate flooring is that it’s easy to lay but there are a few stumbling blocks – these are the tricks that smooth them over…

The benefits of DIY floors, with some recommended types and tips for their installation…

Marble is hardwearing and lustrous but it is porous and therefore prone to staining by many household substances, so restoration is a case of stain removal followed by an abrasive polish to remove the damaged top surface.

Most suppliers and manufacturers will advise on repair as well but some repairs are actually simpler than you think and can be attempted by yourself without having to call in the professionals…

Painting a floor can be a fabulous way of transforming a space but it is essential to choose and use your product carefully…

The types of floor finishes used and their properties, in particular looking at hardwood and concrete floors…

Stone and quarry tiles can be hard work to restore but as long as you pick the right products and take care you should be able to restore them to their former glory…

By their very nature carpets can get very dirty and damaged. Do you tackle it yourself or should you call for some expert help?

Many modern flooring options are designed with minimal maintenance in mind such as; vinyl, laminate, tile, linoleum and even some carpets. Other floor types require additional special care such as marble, hardwood and stone.

When it comes to keeping your floors clean at home, there is an array of products to choose from – but why not see how well you can manage without them? Sometimes the old cleaning methods are the best.

There’s no denying that wooden flooring has captured the nation and for good reason, in the right setting it looks great and is easy to clean too. But that doesn’t mean that carpet, lino, tiles and other flooring options have disappeared.

With growing concern over the state of the planet and the problems that it is likely to cause for our children and grandchildren, turning to natural and sustainable products for flooring is no longer the crackpot idea it might have seemed a decade or two ago.

Most floors in the home or in a commercial building will require a coating. There are literally hundreds of floor coatings out there to choose from and it’s vital to ensure you use the right product.

Floor sanding is messy but relatively straightforward and is a great way to restore the beauty of a real wood floor.

Despite the number of floor coverings that claim to be stain-resistant, eventually marks and stains are inevitable, whatever type of flooring you choose. Provided that the stain or mark is tackled quickly, most can be removed.

Sometimes carpets do have to be replaced when they are damaged but before you take such drastic and expensive action, examine the problem to see if you can repair it yourself.

While stone and wood floors can be very hardy, it is inevitable they will become dirty and need cleaning. But should you always do this yourself – and when should you ask for expert help?

To have beautiful floors you must do more than just select the appropriate type and pay attention to installation. Once installed they will need regular care and maintenance.

When cleaning wood floors it’s important to use the correct methods to ensure that the timber floors retain their natural sheen and beauty for many years to come. Read on and find out how to care for your wood floors…