Your Wood Floor Finish Is About More Than Looks
Oiled, lacquered, UV-oiled or unfinished? The finish decides how a floor wears, cleans and repairs, not just how it looks. A plain-English guide to choosing the right one, including the option most people overlook. Read article
Overwhelmed by Wood Flooring Choices? Here’s Where to Start
Starting to look at wood flooring and quickly feeling swamped? Tom shares the simple two-step framework we use to help customers narrow hundreds of options down to a confident shortlist. Read article
Which Grade of Oak Flooring Is Right for You?
Prime, Select, Natural or Rustic? What each grade of oak flooring looks like, why the names vary between suppliers, and how to choose a grade you'll be happy with once the whole floor is down. Read article
The Five Things That Matter Most When Choosing an Engineered Wood
With such a variety of finishes, dimensions, colours and specifications, choosing a wooden engineered floorboard for your property is quite often not as easy as originally expected. Read our simple '5 Key Factors to Consider' article to gain a better understanding of what exactly it is to look for and what type of flooring is going to be best suited to your property and tastes. Read article
Is a Textured Wood Floor Right for Your Home?
Textured finishes on oak floors such as brushed and oiled have become popular in recent years but, like with many things, they have their pros and cons. In this article we outline the advantages and disadvantages of choosing an oak board with a textured finish to try and help you make the right decision when it comes to choosing your floor. Read article
How Thick Should Your Wood Floor’s Wear Layer Be?
How thick should the wear layer on an engineered wood floor be? What the numbers on a specification mean, and how to pick the right wear layer for your home. Read article
The Growing Popularity of Invisible Finishes on Oak Flooring
Invisible finishes are becoming increasingly popular for oak flooring, offering a natural, raw look without unwanted orange tones. We explore the pros and cons of unfinished boards with oil treatments versus factory-finished matt lacquers. Read article
Snap & Save – Claim 10% Cashback on ‘Serenity’ Oak and ‘Elysian’ Herringbone
We’re offering 10% cashback on our Serenity and Elysian Herringbone flooring ranges when you send us high-quality photos of your floor once it’s installed. It’s our way of saying thank you for helping future customers see how our products look in real homes. Read article
Introducing the New Elysian Herringbone Range
We’re excited to share the launch of our latest engineered flooring collection – the Elysian Herringbone range. This range has been designed with quality, versatility, and timeless style in mind, offering a wide choice of finishes across eight engineered oak options and two engineered walnut options. Read article
Flooring Trends 2025: Warmth, Texture & Heritage Reimagined
2025 flooring trends embrace warmth and authenticity over uniform styles. Three key areas define this year: natural oak tones with invisible finishes for organic elegance, textured wire-brushed surfaces celebrating wood's character and imperfections, and classic herringbone patterns updated with modern engineered construction. These trends create grounded, timeless spaces while delivering practical benefits like underfloor heating compatibility and superior stability. Read article
Can you sand Engineered Wood Flooring?
When it comes to maintaining the beauty and longevity of engineered wood floors, property owners often wonder if sanding is a viable option with engineered wood flooring. The good news is that engineered wood floors can indeed be sanded. However, not all engineered woods are created equal - the key factor that permits how many times the floor can be sanded, if at all, is the thickness of the wear layer but wear layer alone is not the only factor to consider. Read on to find out more.... Read article