Home Flooring

Try this questionnaire to help you make up your mind about which carpet to choose for your stairs.

There are lots of wonderful new rugs out there but if you are looking for something cheaper and perhaps out of the ordinary, you could search the car boot sales for something second-hand.

Try this questionnaire to help you decide which natural carpet to choose for your room or house.

Moving into a recently converted basement flat gave one couple the option to chose new flooring and to go for some stylish options.

The development and refinement of flooring materials has created a vast array of options. Your choice will depend on many things, from ease of maintenance and cleaning to the way the floor looks – plus, of course, budget and cost. We take a look at the pros and cons of some of the most popular types.

Water based underfloor heating has many benefits that make it good to work with and easy to live with but it is more expensive to install and doesn’t adapt quickly to temperature changes.

The specialists are coming in to lay your new floor for you – but it is essential to take any steps to make preparations for them coming? One expert gives his advice.

Whether it is for budget reasons, the love of a challenge or a sense of self-achievement, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) is a popular option these days. Not to mention a cost saver!

Electric underfloor heating is gaining in popularity as it is more flexible and easier to install than the water based alternative.

Reusing secondhand engineered wood floorboards can give you a quality look and feel without spending the earth, but that’s if you can find some. We spoke to someone who’s tried it.

Underfloor insulation not only prevents heat from escaping, thus maintaining a comfortable internal environment, but it also acts as a barrier against moisture entering your home from the damp ground outside. We take a look at the different types and how they work.

Those lucky enough to buy a newly built home can find themselves with a clean slate when it comes to flooring. What are the best options and what should they consider before they make their choices?

With the recession biting, many families are doing everything they can to cut costs, so find out how one man carpeted his extension for free.

The choice of flooring for your home is largely dependent on the functional needs of the individual rooms and personal taste. We take a look at some of the most common flooring for homes.

Deciding to lay new flooring is exciting but make sure you don’t leap straight into it. Take your time planning – and think carefully about where to start

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.

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

You may spot a carpet you would like for your stairs but it might not always be suitable. Here expert Steve Palmer offers his advice on carpeting your stairs.

Underlay has made a big comeback, being used with laminate floors and carpet as we turn away from the man-made foam-backed carpets.

There are many important factors to consider when choosing flooring for living areas from practical issues such as durability to personal issues such as comfort and style.

If you are looking for a unique rug to really set your room off why not choose one that has a low carbon footprint? You are sure to find something stylish as well as environmentally friendly.

With the wealth of options available nowadays, including modern synthetic materials with tailor-made properties, there are bathroom flooring types to suit every budget and personal taste. We take a look at the most popular.

Adding a new conservatory or garden room to your home can be very exciting but think carefully about how the room will be used before you go ahead and lay a floor .

One of the chief ways to influence your bedroom design is through the choice of flooring, as this covers one of the largest surface areas in the room. From carpets to hard flooring we take a look at some of the options for bedroom flooring.

You will probably want to do everything you can to welcome your precious new baby into the world. If that means redecorating a bedroom then you will need to consider flooring.

If you decide to employ the services of professional flooring contractors there are things you need to consider. We take a look at what they are…

Antique rugs can look beautiful in a period or modern house. One couple with an Edwardian property decided to seek out special pieces for their floors at home.

An introduction to underfloor heating including benefits, types and energy efficiency.

Holidays are for having fun and relaxing – but why not pick up a few items for your home while you are away – and what could be better than some interesting rugs for your floors?

Is more expensive really better? Will a bigger investment pay off the long run? Or are you simply succumbing to powerful marketing and extravagant whims? We take a look at when you should and should not pay more for your floor!

In the last 20 years Cilla Cameron has become an expert at rug making – it is a skill, she says, anyone can acquire.

The Victorians loved cluttered, cosy and richly decorated homes – and style wise, their floors were as important as any other element of their choice of interior design.

After converting a cellar area into a useable basement space it is vital to consider how you will use the space before deciding which is really the best flooring to lay.

An overview of Edwardian style and how to recreate the look of Edwardian flooring using wooden floors, rugs and loose carpet.

Embarking upon the building project of a lifetime was challenging but rewarding for one couple – but when their property in France was complete it was a question of choosing the right flooring

Recreating specific period styles with your flooring isn’t as hard as it may sound. We give you tips and advice on how to create the period of your choice.

Landlords have tough decisions to make when it comes to flooring – as they do with the other fixtures and fittings in their rental properties.