Buying guides

Plan your flooring with better questions.

Practical reading on formats, measurements, finishes, pattern and preparation.

Guide 01

Engineered vs Solid Wood Flooring

A practical comparison of engineered and solid wood flooring, covering construction, room planning and the questions to ask before buying.

Guide 02

Understand the visual and practical differences between herringbone and chevron flooring before choosing a patterned wood floor.

Guide 03

A fact-led guide to planning wood flooring with underfloor heating, including installation checks and product-specific questions.

Guide 04

Plan a flooring quantity with accurate room measurements, a fitting layout and an appropriate allowance for cuts and product pack coverage.

Guide 05

Use plank width, board length and room proportion to compare flooring options without relying on one-size-fits-all rules.

Guide 06

A straightforward guide to comparing lacquered, oiled, brushed and unfinished flooring descriptions on product pages.

Guide 07

Learn how floor grades are described, what they can indicate and why the product page remains the best source for comparing options.

Guide 08

Plan the key subfloor checks before arranging flooring installation, including level, dryness and the installation method.

Guide 09

A room-by-room guide to planning flooring thresholds, direction changes and transitions to neighbouring surfaces.

Guide 10

Use how a room is used, its light, access and adjoining surfaces to organise a flooring shortlist.