When you need to determine the size of the expansion gap you have to keep around the whole perimeter of the floor, there are a few "rules of thumb". Specially with Solid Oak flooring: 3 - 4 mm gap per...
Topics: 2 Preparations, 3 Installation

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Looking for wooden flooring but confused about all those different types around? Is your home best suited with Wood-Engineered or can you have Solid Flooring? And what finish to opt for that matches your life style? Unsure which installation method...
Topics: 2 Preparations, 5 News and novelties

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We recently received the following question I'm planning on laying a wooden floor throughout the ground floor of my house (a 1930's terrace), on top of the existing suspended floor boards. I've read your guide and now feel much better...
Topics: 2 Preparations

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Damage 'control' Accidents and incidents happen to the best of us. Spilling food, drinks on the floor - especially during parties - is nothing out of the ordinary. Stains however are a completely different matter - especially when you notice...
Topics: 1a Why Wooden Flooring

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Last week we received an interesting question, of which the answer is long overdue to be turned into a new article. This, we hope, will make amends to it. Question: What is the difference between Eukoil and Hardwax oil? I...
Topics: 3 Installation

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