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If you want the best water-resistant flooring in Clitheroe then look no further!

In this list we go through the features of both vinyl flooring and wood effect tiles to diffinitively show which type of flooring is perfect for your home, room or business.

Spoiler alert…

If you wan’t the best water resistant flooring in Clitheroe, have a look at our large range of Vinyl flooring deals!

  Traditional hardwood floors are incredibly stylish.

Unfortunately, they are incredibly susceptible to damage by liquid and are also very easy to scratch. This damage can be incredibly costly.

Fortunately, Vinyl flooring and wood effect tiles are hard-wearing alternatives that create the same aesthetic as hardwood whilst being far cheaper and providing additional protection to your floors.

  But what should you choose between Vinyl and Wood effect tiles?

  Before you can answer this question, you need to understand the differences between the two.

Vinyl is made of multiple layers of man made composite materials. This means that is is easy to install and can offer the look and feel of wood.

Wood effect tiles are made of porcelain or ceramic materials and are engraved with an texture that feels and looks like wood.

These man-made materials are incredibly durable and can be used in every room and are suitable for individual projects and businesses.

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1. Durability

Choosing either vinyl flooring or wood effect tiles means that you will have no problems with durability.

They are;

Waterproof

Pet friendly

And are prefect for…

Utility rooms

Kitchens

Bathrooms

And certain garages and sheds

  However, there are things you have to consider with each.

  Vinyl flooring doesn’t like lateral movement so when you move heavy furniture over vinyl flooring you must be careful to lift the furniture to prevent any ripping. Luckily, you can get commercial vinyl flooring that is resistant to ripping.

Wood effect tiles are incredibly brittle. Therefore, ensure you don’t drop anything heavy on it or the tile could crack.

Aesthetic

With so many different designs and feels to choose from with vinyl flooring and wood effect tiles, it can be hard to decide on the perfect flooring for your home or business.

Both Vinyl and Tiles come in a wide range of styles come in an eclectic range of styles. Come see what types of flooring styles we have in stock at our Clitheroe flooring warehouse.

Colours

You will have no problem with the wide range of available vinyl flooring and wood effect tiles. They come in all variations of hues, colours and tones. If you can imagine the colour; then you can get vinyl to match!

Remember

Light colours make rooms feel bigger and more airy whilst,

Dark colours can make rooms feel cozier and warm.

However, dark colour floors will also need to be cleaned more frequently.

Balance the intended purpose of the room with the colour palate in your room to work out the perfect flooring colour to choose.

READ MORE ABOUT THE BEST WATER RESISTANT FLOORING BELOW

Sizes

Because both the vinyl planks and tiles are crafted to resemble the look of wood, they are long and rectangular in shape. Most brands of vinyl are either four inches or eight inches wide and measure four feet in length. The tile is most often offered in four-inch-wide planks that can measure one foot, two feet, or four feet long. Vinyl plants cut easily with a sharp utility blade while the tiles require a tile saw to cut the pieces to length.

Environmental Impact

When ceramic tile is removed, it is taken to a landfill. Luxury vinyl flooring, on the other hand, is typically crafted of recycled materials and can be recycled after removal. Because they are both man-made, there is some environmental impact attributed to the production of both materials to consider as well.

Costs

Luxury vinyl planks have become a popular choice because of the look they offer and the inexpensive price point of the product. Not only is the price per square foot incredibly affordable, but the fact that it can be installed easily saves the expense of hiring professionals. Ceramic tile can be budget-friendly as well but requires professional installation and typically costs more per square foot than vinyl plank floors by the time they are in place.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Both vinyl plank flooring and wood look tiles can be cleaned by vacuuming and mopping on occasion. If a floating plank ever gets damage, it can often be replaced. At initial installation, make sure to reserve a couple extra planks for any repairs needed down the line. Wood look tiles exposed to direct sunlight do have the possibility of fading over time. If a wood look tile cracks or the grout around the tile starts to break down, re-grouting or replacing a tile may become necessary.

When trying to achieve the look of hardwood floors at a fraction of the price, both vinyl plank flooring and wood look floors make a fashionable choice. These strong and durable alternatives go places that hardwood flooring is not an option, including kitchens and even bathrooms. Make your open concept space seem larger and more fluid by running the same tile or plank flooring from the front door through the back of the home without breaking the visual line!

Author: Build Direct

Source: https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/vinyl-plank-flooring-vs-wood-look-tiles/

Deciding on the perfect carpet is hard. With our new Top 4 of things to consider in a new carpet, you’ll be getting a great deal on a quality carpet in no time.

    Buying a brand new carpet can quickly become a costly affair. Although miniscule prices on low quality carpets can be attractive at first, they can end up costing you far more in the long run. 

Hidden costs lie at every turn such as oftenly charged excess material when carpets are sold at set widths that don’t match the width of your house, room or business. Many other carpet shops also include additional charges on underlay and fitting. At Clitheroe Carpets you recieve free carpet fitting when you buy the equivalent size of our Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum underlay.

   1. Choose the right material for your needs

When shopping for a brand new carpet, consider your lifestyle and how your room is used. This will change the type of material you should be considering. This is because some materials are better at certain tasks than others. For example some materials may be softer and therefore better for small children. Other could be more hard-wearing or could be incredibly water-resistant. It could be that the perfect flooring could even be laminate or vinyl!

Consider if your are likely to change your carpet frequently. If you are happy with changing your carpet or you want to change they aesthetic in your room frequently, it may be better to choose a lower quality carpet that is sufficiently durable.

For a long-lasting carpet, wool is an excellent option. If you are looking for something that is easy to clean and maintain then synthetic fibers offer great resistance and durability. This is in contrast to wool fibers that are more likely to stain and are therefore not ideal for living rooms.

   Unsure about which carpet to choose? Give us a call on 01200 427 440

  2. Take a look at offcuts and discounted discontinued carpets.

Carpet Warehouses often have a number of offcuts, roll ends and remnants. These are highly discounted and are incredibly good value if you can find a piece of these carpets that fit your room or space.

These can be ideal for small flats, box rooms and even large sheds and outbuildings.

Talk to us today about our discontinued carpet lines that are often available at an incredibly competitive price.

  Read more below to learn about two other tips on choosing the best carpet!

  3. Invest in the right areas

If you’re carpeting more than one room, it might seem easier to choose the same carpet and underlay throughout.

But if one is your master bedroom and another is a spare bedroom that hosts visitors three times a year, it could be a waste.

‘Spend the money on rooms where you’ll get the most value,’ Jackie says. ‘If it’s a spare room you could even use a felt-backed carpet, without underlay. It won’t be as comfortable but if you’re hardly using the room, it won’t matter.’

Choose better-quality carpet for rooms that will be used most regularly, such as living rooms, hallways and your bedroom.

Work out the cost of carpet and underlay for your rooms with our handy carpet calculator.

4. Get an itemised quote

Getting a full breakdown of all the costs from your chosen retailer will show you exactly what you’re paying for and help you find places to save money.

As well as the carpet itself, in most circumstances you’ll also need underlay and the services of a professional carpet fitter.

Then there can be a host of extras, such as charges for removing your old flooring, door alterations and buying gripper rods to hold the carpet in place.

Simple steps such as shopping around for a better deal on underlay, clearing old flooring yourself, or reusing existing gripper rods if they’re in good condition, could shave a considerable amount off your bill.

Find more money-saving tips in our guide to how to buy a carpet.

  Author: Kate Martin

Link to original: https://www.which.co.uk/news/2019/04/four-ways-to-save-money-on-your-new-carpet/

Carpet and Flooring choices are a long term commitment. Although it is easy to change your furniture, fixtures and fitting in a home, flooring is far more permeant and is usually only replaces when it wears out. This means you will need to seriously consider your choice of flooring to ensure it works well with your home practically and aesthetically.

There are many options of flooring for you to choose from. Each of these have their own advantages and disadvantages. This means people often get confused as to the perfect flooring option for their home or business. With this blog entry, we hope to help with this problem.

Before you read on, have a look at our range or carpets, laminates and vinyl available at Clitheroe Carpet Warehouse if you are looking for some new flooring for your home or business.

When choosing your flooring you should focus on the;

Quality,

Footfall (be it a high or low traffic area of flooring),

Difficulty of Installation,

Aesthetic,

Ease of Cleaning and,

Cost.

These are but some of the factors we have used to try and assess the benefits and pitfalls of some types of flooring.

Different Flooring Materials

01. Tiles

Tiled flooring is more popular in warmer climates but is still used very often in the UK.

Tiles are available in a wide variety of colours, textures and patterns.

Although tiles all have similar properties such as their hard-wearing resilience and impermeability to water, tiles do vary in their best use-case application. These tiles include vitrified tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, etc.

Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic tiles are made of a clay composite mixture that is blended with water and then baked. This creates the common red tint. These tiles can be used for both interior and exterior uses and are ideal for areas of high moisture such as kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms. This is even more prudent as Ceramic Tiles are relatively slip-resistant.

01(b) Vitrified Tiles

Vitrified tiles are commonly used in living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.

What makes the Vitrified Tile unique is it’s gloss finish that distances itself from other ceramic tiles with matte finish. However, if you really want a Vitrified Tile, you can get them in matte.

Vitrified Tiles can be broken down into a few main types:

Full Body Vitrified Tiles:

These tiles include a pigment in the entirety of the tile. This means that scratches are far less noticeable because scratches will be in the same colour as the tile.

This has the added benefit of meaning that cut tiles will retain the same colour, This is useful for room borders.

Double Charge Vitrified Tiles:

Double Charge tiles are created by using a press that prints a double colour pigment layer. This means that the tile becomes thicker and could be better for high traffic areas

Soluble Salt Vitrified Tiles:

These tiles are screen printed and then polished to create a shine finish. This is perfect for presentation areas that need that something special to make them pop. Perfect for business.

Glazed Vitrified Tiles:

Glazed Vitrified Tiles (GVT) have an additional glazed surface placed on top of them. This glazed vitrified tiles can be printed with any desired design, making them all unique and usable for a multitude of uses.

01(c) Porcelain Tiles

Although Porcelain Tiles are a type of vitrified tile, they are usually considered in their own category of flooring because of their own unique properties. Porcelain Tiles are quite brittle and are therefore not commonly used in modern flooring.

Porcelain tiles can be used in low-traffic areas such as the bedroom and living room and they are stain and water resistant.

02. Stone Flooring

Stone flooring is a favourite of businesses and individuals that want to make their room, home or house stand out. This is thanks to the individual grain that is hard to replicate by manufactured process.

Natural stone comes in as many different permutations as you can think of but some of the most popular are marble, limestone, granite, slate, sandstone and travertine. We recommend stone for warmer climates because of their cool touch. However, this is not a common concern for business flooring.

However, we recommend considering Laminate and Vinyl flooring if you want to crease the effect of stone flooring but for a fraction of the cost.

02(a) Marble

Marble is a favourite of high class entrances and premium establishments.

If treated correctly, marble can completely change an area. This is a common flooring option for business’ who want to wow but don’t want to spend the money on granite flooring.

02(b) Granite Flooring

Another Natural flooring type; Granite flooring completely enhances the class and prestige of a room. Our favourite use for granite is in the kitchen because of its extremely hard wearing nature and its resistance to water and heat. However, it does make outdoor areas feel just that little bit more special.

02(c) Limestone

With it’s rough and sandy completion, Limestone flooring creates its own unique effect thanks to its individual patterns created by sedimentary rocks. This is perfect for bathrooms, hallways and dining rooms.

02(d) Sandstone

Sandstone flooring is made of loose grains of rough quarts sand. Thanks to this individual and colourful composition, we recommend Sandstone for exterior use.

02(e) Slate Flooring

Show your true patriotism with a slate floor. Welsh slate particularly is a common choice in the UK, although it is more commonly used for roofing. Rougher surfaces of slate are perfect for entrances, patios and kitchens.

03. Wood Flooring

One of the oldest flooring options in the world. Wood is a simple but effective choice. However, because of it’s tendency to warp and become easily damaged we recommend considering an alternative Vinyl or Laminate flooring options that looks and feels like real wood! With proper care, these alternate flooring options can last a far longer period of time than hardwood flooring.

  03(a) Solid Wood Flooring

Solid wood flooring is composed of single pieces of wood of around a 20mm thickness. We recommend solid wood be installed only in places of extreme dryness as to avoid warping. If you do spill water on the floor, clean and dry immediately.

03(b) Engineered and Vinyl Flooring

Engineered and Vinyl Flooring is made with a plywood core and a layer of solid wood that is stuck to the top using adhesives. This has the added benefit of being usable even in kitchen areas.

03(c) Laminate Flooring

If you want to know more about Laminate Flooring, Read or latest blog entry on the subject!

Laminate is created by placing a synthetic image of wood or even stone on top of a fibreboard base. This image is then made tactile through a clear membrane that is indented with the ridges of the image below. This recreated the feel of real wood with impressive accuracy.

Laminate flooring can be installed in any room such as living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms. However, we still don’t recommend installing it in wet areas like bathrooms.

  Read below to find out more on the UK’s most popular flooring choices…

04. PVC or Vinyl Flooring

PVC flooring is also known as vinyl flooring. These types of flooring material have a very smooth top surface and a rough lower surface. Vinyl flooring is a good choice for areas that are prone to spills and moisture such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, also for offices, etc.

05. China Mosaic Flooring

China mosaic flooring is very old type of flooring. Mosaics are made from small round pieces of stones. They form nice pattern and give a beautiful look. It is popularly used in the terrace area.

06. Concrete Flooring

Concrete flooring is one of the oldest types of flooring. It is commonly used throughout the world for almost all types of buildings. Concrete flooring is extremely strong and is able to withstand the pressure from very heavy equipment such as cars, trucks, etc.

07. Terrazzo Flooring

Terrazzo flooring is a concrete surface with special type of marble chips embedded in it. Terrazzo flooring is commonly recommended for bathrooms, dining rooms, offices, hospitals, etc.

08. Mosaic Tiles Flooring

Mosaic tiles are created by assembling tiny pieces of glass, tiles or natural stones. You can use them in the kitchen, bathroom or bedroom floors. The use of mosaic will give decorative look to your house.

09. Glass Flooring

Glass flooring is not very common, but can be used in aristocratic buildings both residential and public particularly to have smooth and pleasing surface. Glass flooring is generally bacteria and dirt-resistant.

10. Brick Flooring

Brick Flooring is one of the oldest types of flooring materials. It is majorly used in courtyards, stores, godowns, etc. Brick flooring is durable and provides sufficiently hard floor surface. It provides a non-slippery and fire-resistant surface.

11. Carpet Flooring

In carpet flooring, the carpet is made from wool or from synthetic fibers, such as polypropylene, nylon, or polyester. It is the most versatile of all flooring options, featuring more colours and textures than any other types of flooring material. It is a child friendly flooring option used in the kid’s bedroom and also in living room, bedroom, etc. However, cleaning can be issue.

12. Cork Flooring

Cork is a natural material obtained from the outer bark of cork oak tree. It is available in the form of coloured tiles or sheets. Cork flooring is mostly used in the kitchen, dining areas, etc. This type of flooring material is environmentally friendly. Cork flooring is considered a renewable and sustainable natural resource.

13. Linoleum Flooring

Linoleum flooring is made of linseed oil, wood or cork powder, and ground stone. It is recyclable material and available in different colours, styles and patterns and resists water easily. It is most commonly used in kitchen, bathroom and laundry rooms.

  14. Rubber Flooring

Rubber flooring is most popular in Asian Countries. This type of flooring is noiseless, comfortable in walking, and very durable. The initial cost of rubber flooring is a little bit high. It gives excellent wearing surface.

15. Acid Resisting Flooring

In chemical laboratories, acid manufacturing factories, storage battery factory buildings and such other places where the floor is subjected to the actions of acid, such types of floor finishing are used.

16. Magnesite Flooring

Magnesite flooring consists of calcined magnesite, magnesium chloride, wood dust, ground quartz or silica and fine powdered wood waste. It is used as finishing surface on concrete floor slabs.  It is also known as the composition of a “jointless floor”. These types of flooring, though not very common, is cheap, gives a smooth surface and can be laid jointless on the rough surface as the material is flexible.

The choices of flooring materials are forever growing and a wide range is available to suit your needs. You can choose different types of flooring materials that are hard or soft and pick from a wide range of variety of styles and colours. Don’t forget, you are going to use your flooring every minute in your house, so choose well and carefully. Without great flooring, a house can never be great.

Author: Kinjal Mistry

Link to original article: https://gharpedia.com/types-of-flooring-materials/

Dubai is known as the modern epicenter for all things expensive. From lavish high-rise apartments to the latest supercar, you can find it all in Dubai. Now, Dubai has hosted one of the largest congregations of luxury carpets in the world. These carpets together have been valued at over £200 million!

Dubai is currently acting host to more than 15,000 carpets at the 24th Carpet and Art Oasis. This event, taking place at City walk is currently on until the 14th February. We check out some of the amazing things on offer in this huge collection.

  Visitors during the 24th Carpet Oasis at City Walk | Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

  The Carpet Oasis is a relatively small part of the annual Dubai Shopping Festival. This event is organised by Dubai Customs and, after its opening on Sunday is set to attract thousands of tourists through it’s doors.

  Visitors at the Carpet Oasis | Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

  Farida Fadhil, head of Carpet & Art Oasis organising committee, told Gulf News that aim of the carpet event is to highlight Dubai not only as a hub for international digital and financial business, but as a hub for carpet trade. It also allows for a new generation to be education in the art of carpet weaving.

Carpets have been collated from around the world.  Many of these handmade carpets have been brought from countries including Afghanistan, Turkey and Iran. These range from traditional and detailed silk design to patchwork wool. This is intended to demonstrated the diverse range of quality carpets that is created in the Arabic and Islamic heritage.

The Exhibition is acting host to some 15 local companies. Additionally, the show includes a number of first-time exhibitors from Turkmenistan.

  Volunteers in workshop at the Carpet Oasis 2019 | Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

  Under the theme of “Mix of art and innovation”, the Sultan Bin Sulayem (DP World Group Chairman and CEO and chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation) held the event under his patronage to encourage this.

  Visitors during the 24th Carpet Oasis 2019 | Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

  “This year’s theme was chosen to emphasise innovative techniques of weaving carpets and to present entrepreneurs with a great opportunity for investment,” said Fadhil.

She said the event gives the 27 Emirati women involved in the management and creation of the event the chance to learn the art of weaving, with the aim of developing a new skill that opens new opportunities.

Read more about the event below…

Exhibitors

Mahmood Ahmad, an exhibitor from Iran, said the time needed to complete a handcrafted silk carpet depends on the size and quality.

“Heritage carpets can be as large as 3.5 metres by 5 metres and can take up to 10 years to complete as they have very fine details,” he said.

Visitors during the 24th edition Carpet Oasis 2019Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

“Heritage carpets can be as large as 3.5 metres by 5 metres and can take up to 10 years to complete as they have very fine details,” he said.

Volunteers in workshop during the 24th edition Carpet Oasis 2019Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

Another exhibitor Dextor Inay who is displaying silk and wool carpets from Turkey and Iran, said modern designs are also made to look somewhat classic.

“The time it takes to complete a carpet depends on the number of knots in one square metre. For example, it would take a minimum of six months to complete a carpet, which is 1.60 metres by 2.30 metres,” he explained. The exhibition also includes a wall mural following the theme ‘Year of Tolerance’ that highlights the role of the UAE as a place of peaceful co-existence.

  Author: Jumana Khamis

Source: http://bit.ly/2sKH9xJ

Professional carpet and flooring installation requires the use of a wide range of tips and tricks. These are used depending on the flooring surface you are installing on and the type of carpet and flooring that is used.

When installing carpet, professional installers often use a bespoke carpet stretching machine. These machines are usually a lot larger and through their automated processes’ they ensure a precise and refined finish to any carpet by reducing the probability of wrinkles and bows developing. This is why we always suggest getting a professional to fit your new carpet. This will ensure your carpet looks it’s best. It also increases the life-span of your carpet and can save you money in the long-run!

However, if you have decided that self-installation is the best route for you, this guide will show you how you can replicate some of the results of a knee kicker using various techniques.

If you know you are not going to use a knee kicker, click here to see how to lay carpet without a Knee Kicker. Alternatively, read below to find out more information on how to use a cheap knee kicker to get even better results!

Plus… scroll to the bottom to find out how you can make your own DIY Knee Kicker!

  Why do you need to stretch carpet?

When you buy carpet from a carpet warehouse and showroom, the carpet will usually come on a roll or will be from a carpet roll-end deal. These won’t usually be an exact fit to your room due to the different shapes and differences in your room. Leaving a carpet un-stretched can ruin the aesthetics of your room. This is because the carpet will not be flush with the edges and may buckle in places. It will also encourage dust and draughts to come up through your flooring. By stretching your carpet you can ensure a clean fit that will wear well.

However, there is a caveat to this. Felt-Backed Carpets often don’t require stretching when installing. They are instead installed by using an adhesive spray to fit the carpet around the room, running spare carpet up the walls and only spraying the carpet down roughly 40cm away from the wall. You can then use a trim-master tool or, if you are unable to access this tool, a stanley knife. This spray-installation can make it easier for first-time carpet installers. When cutting a felt-backed carpet around a door bar you may still need to stretch the carpet with a knee kicker to ensure a clean fit.

  What is a Knee Kicker and how can you use one?

A Knee Kicker is a small tool that is used to refine the fit of a carpet. When using one, first prepare your floor by making sure all the boards and nails are flush. You may also need to clean the surface to ensure the carpet fits well and can stick to any adhesive spray you may use in the installation. After you have done this you can lay paper felt on top of your floorboards. This will stop dust and draughts from cycling through your room. This can be fixed in place by using either tape or again, adhesive spray. Leave a 4″gap around the edge of the room.

After you have installed tackless strips along the edges of your room and cut the carpet to fit the size of your room with a few inches of room on all sides, hook your carpet onto the tackles strips starting with the furthest edge of the room moving towards the door.

Now you will need to use a Knee Kicker to pull your carpet towards the edges of the room. Your knee kicker will work similar to a professional carpet stretcher. On your hands and knees, connect the prongged point of the tool to the carpet around the outside section of your carpet and sharpley “knee” the padded section to stretch your carpet. Hoot the carpet over tack strips at the ends of your room after the stretching and trim the carpet to perfectly fit the room.

  How can you lay carpet without a knee kicker?

Although you can lay a carpet without a stretcher or a knee kicker it is not recommended. Improper installation can lead to buckling and creases in your carpet that can ruin how it lies flat in your room and how it looks in general. If you are adamant that you are not getting your carpet professionally installed, wear grippy shoes and make sure your carpet if tacked to the floor behind you. Jump towards the edge of your room using your shoes and your forward momentum to stretch the carpet.

  Make your own Knee Kicker!

Again, if you don’t want to use professional carpet fitters, this video shows you how you can make your very own DIY knee kicker! Although results and quality of fitting will vary greatly with a DIY Knee Kicker, it is a preferable option to laying a carpet without a knee kicker.

If you want any information on our Clitheroe carpet installation services and our cheap carpet installation, you can contact us here.

  Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N15O46EHbNQ&ab_channel=CazWhite

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The first room in the house. The room that sets the whole tone for your home. The hallway is often overlooked when compared to bedrooms, kitchen and living room flooring because of the amount of time spent ‘living’ in those rooms. However, the hallway interconnects these different living spaces and its design has a massive effect on your houses aesthetic.

  Hallways are the most worn room in any house so it will nearly always be a requirement to fit a form of hard-flooring like vinyl or laminates. These flooring options will be easy to clean and will be hard wearing, lasting you for longer.

  In the following article we go over some examples of the modern ways you can reimagine the design of your hallways.

  1. Mix materials

Although the hallway will often need hard flooring to ensure longevity. Softening your hallways with rugs and carpet elements will make your space more homely whilst dividing up your spaces into easier to digest segments.

  2. Vinyl doesn’t have to be wood-effect

Although Vinyl flooring is often seen with a wood effect, the flooring type can be made to look like a multitude of things! Here, the vibrant woven stripe design created a bright welcoming environment that guides visitors to other rooms.

  3. Play with Patterns

Geometric Patterns are in. These designs are not only popular in modern flooring but wallpaper, furniture and more generally, art! This is one trend that is unlikely to change any time soon so inject your hall with a contrast colour that will make every item in your hall pop! By choosing furniture and accessories in complementing tonal shades you can alternatively go for a seamless look.

4. Parques Rugs impart a timeless look

The Dark wood in the above image brings a classic, smart theme to the room. To complement this traditional elegance oak is often paired with parques. However, for a modern twist, Walnut can add a dark depth and Bamboo can be a lighter, more eco-friendly alternative.

  Original author: Jennifer Louise Ebert

Link to original article: https://www.idealhome.co.uk/hallway/hallway-ideas/hallway-flooring-ideas-211282

The Discontinued carpet commonly used in Marriott Hotels has found a new lease on life as a fashion and social media icon.

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis has seen a new social media storm with portions of discarded carpet being turned into new articles of fashion, costumes and jewelry! The bold pattern reportedly gained a loyal following at the fantasy convention Dragon Con which is held at the hotel every year.

However, when the hotel decided to renovate its carpets it fell foul of fan opinion as the new carpet featured streaks of brown and beige, unlike the mosaic yellows, blues and reds in the old carpet. As a result, fans have recovered portions of the old carpet to either sell it on Ebay or keep it.

In 2016, Zan Bowedn (a regular attendee at Dragon Con) turned the carpet into a costume and ever since others have followed her example. She has reportedly told the Wall Street Journal “I got 30 random strangers to dress up like carpet and march with me.” “You should have heard the cheers of the crowd.”

This carpet has now seen a large fashion and social media following due to the loyal appreciation from the attendees of Dragon Con. There are now dedicated blogs instructing Dragon Con attendees on how to make carpet patterned fabrics and even facebook groups that barter pieces of carpet!

See more from the original article below…

Some wear it as costumes.

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These will be getting an interesting update this year…

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Including a carpet-themed Stormtrooper …

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  Yesterday was tight! Let’s start day two with a blast….that might miss.. cuz he’s a stormtroo…you get it. #guyswithtattoos #tattoos #beard #beards #guyswithbeards #friends #bros #goodtimes #dragoncon #dragoncon2018 #hiltonatlanta #starwars #stormtrooper #hiltonworld2018 A post shared by Tyler (@theonlyshmookie) on Aug 31, 2018 at 5:57am PDT

… and a Marriott carpet Deadpool.

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When you fuse the two things that make up your favorite convention. #deadpool #deadpoolcosplay #deadpoolcostume #deadpoolcosplayer #deadpoolfan #deadpoolcore #dragoncon #dragoncon2018 #marvelcosplay #marvelcosplayer #marvel #dragonconcarpet #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayersofig #deadpoolselfie #dragonconcosplay #epic #volpin

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Some fans formed the “Marriott Magic Carpets Quidditch team.”

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Bye Dragon Con!

  The Cult of the Carpet is one small element in a larger subculture where people cling onto carpet designs.

In 2013, for example, Portland’s PDX airport began replacing its beloved teal-colored carpet, which featured slashes of violet and light purple.

But fans of the design didn’t let go, and replicated it for everything from bike helmets to beer bottle labels, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Author: Jacob Shamsian

Link to article: https://www.thisisinsider.com/marriott-hotel-carpet-dragon-con-costumes-2018-8

Space Needle

Afraid of heights? You may want to avoid Seattle’s Space Needle now that have updated their Observation Deck. The $100 Million refit to the iconic landmark included what it reports as the world’s only revolving glass floor. Considering the cost in the installation of a revolving clear reinforced glass observation deck, we can’t imagine we will be adding this to our carpet and flooring products any time soon!

Space Needle

This clear glass panoramic floor allows visitors to stand (albeit terrified) 500 foot above the city of Seattle and gaze onto the streets and traffic below. For the safety concerned, the Space Needle states that their new clear glass flooring is “designed like reinforced concrete” and will not shatter when stepped on. Indeed, “each section was custom-designed with multiple redundant layers of structural glass fused together with a high-strength interlayer giving the glass composite a strength capacity up to five times the design loads used for code requirements.”

Read more about the glass flooring in the space needle below…

Space Needle

As for turning the 37-ton glass floor, 12 motors power 48 rollers located beneath the platform, allowing for a smooth glide that turns it once every 20 minutes at its fastest speed or once every 90 minutes at its slowest.

The glass floor on the lower observation deck and the 11-feet-high floor-to-ceiling windows on the upper deck use a total of 20,000 square feet of glass that help to open up more views of the Emerald City and beyond, while also offering visitors a unique view of the Space Needle’s stem down below.

If your stomach can handle the glass floor, you can also try other new features that have launched as part of the renovations. These include the glass Skyriser benches on the edge of the upper observation deck that lean outward and when you’re seated on them make it look as if you’re suspended in the air.

Built in 1962, the Space Needle rises 605 feet above the city and welcomes more than a million people from around the world every year.

The Space Needle is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and costs from $27.50 for adults and from $22.50 for children.

Author: Trevor Mogg

Link to original article: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/seattle-space-needle-now-has-a-revolving-glass-floor/#/5 

Turkish carpets are world renowned, but how do you get the colour tone found in these highest quality carpets.

From handmade carpets to embroidered rugs, Turkey is famous for its artisan tapestries. Before any of these luxurious fabric wares are made available for purchase, they are sent to the south of turkey.

Here, local farmers take a break from tilling the land to work in the carpet trade

Each day, these carpets are lain on the fields, keeping an eye out for pests and repeatedly flipping the carpets until the desired hue of the colours is achieved

These carpets are then delivered all over the world to international clients, many of which are sold for thousands of pounds.

Author: Bobby Nasser: TRT World Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3AQ1OSiM1I

Trends in home fashion are always changing. This prompts people to be constantly updating their accessories, furniture and even the walls and ceilings of their home. However, the often unappreciated aspect of interior design that can make a huge difference is flooring! When choosing to revamp and improve your home, the choice of flooring can change the entire feel of a room.

  Image source: https://unsplash.com/photos/OBA5HarJh6E

There are many options on the market in flooring choice which include Carpets, Laminates, Vinyl, Hardwood, Lino and even Tiles. Although hard flooring options have their advantages due to easy maintenance, carpet can soften rooms making them more homely and ultimately be brilliant for children and pets when they inevitably fall over!

    Types of Carpets and Rugs

The range of carpets and rugs available is vast. Different textures, styles, materials and colours can be applied for different reasons; some of which are for more decorative reasons whereas others are used to be heard wearing.

Read more below to find out some of the most popular styles used…

  Frieze | Frieze carpets are often used in high traffic areas of the home as they are hardwearing and extremely resistant to spills, stains and vacuum markets. It is easily identified by it’s strongly twisted, curly little fibres.

  Saxony | If you’re after a luxury carpet that offers both comfort and style, then Saxony carpeting would make a wonderful choice. It’s known for being extremely soft and is therefore often recommend for ues in bedrooms and living rooms, where ‘cosy’ is a real must.

  Shag | Popular in the 1960s and today for it’s retro appeal, Shag is a carpet defined by it’s long, rough pile. Shag carpets are fun and great for adding a little luxury to the home.

  Textured Carpet | The most common carpet type today is the textured carpet, which is often used in top traffic areas of the home. This carpet is great for hiding marks and stains, so particularly useful if your house is full of kids or pets! It’s also a great choice for businesses like offices, hotels and other commercial buildings.

  Berber Carpet | Berber Carpet can be made from both natural and synthetic fibres. It is long-lasting, hardwearing and extremely resistant. Careful cleaning is required to preserve its longevity.

  Plush or Velvet Carpets | A real luxury, plush and velvet carpets are generally smooth to touch and known for being more of a show piece than practical carpeting. You must be extremely careful with plush rugs, as they are easily stained and permanently damaged. Perhaps not the best choice for a family home eh?

Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels

  HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST CARPET FOR YOUR HOME

Now you know a little more about the different carpet types available, here are a couple of questions you should consider in order to choose the best carpet for your home.

  How much will it cost?

Set a budget for carpeting your home and make the most of it by selecting the best carpet for each room. You may want to consider investing in higher quality, stain-resistant carpets for rooms like your living or dining room that get a lot of traffic and then cheaper alternatives for say, your spare room, which may only be used every so often.

  As well as considering the cost of the carpet, you also need to take installation and cleaning costs into account.

  What look do you want to achieve?

Although flooring is often considered the more contemporary choice, if you have your heart set on carpet, you’ll still be able to achieve a variety of looks through carefully selected colours and patterns. You’ll need to think about the colours of the walls, whether or not you want the carpet to blend in or stand out and the overall look and feel you’re hoping to achieve. Darker carpets are usually better for hiding stains but lighter and more natural carpets can enhance the size of a room; making it appear larger. Patterned carpets are great for those wanting to make a statement or alternatively you could opt for flooring and a statement rug, if you wanted the practicality of flooring but the comfort offered by carpet. Always ask for samples to get a better idea of what you will be buying.

IS CARPET THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR HOME?

As a mum of a toddler, the idea of carpeting our future family house (when we buy one) does slightly concern me, as I feel flooring is a much safer and practical choice. Spillages can easily be mopped and dirt can be hoovered up quickly. However, knowing there are hardwearing carpet choices out there does put my mind at ease a little. I think you’ve just got to weigh up the pros and cons to decide what’s best for your own home.

  Carpet or flooring? What’s your preference for home improvement?

  Megan x

  Author: Megan Hunt

Link to original article: https://www.seekmyscribbles.com/2018/08/home-improvement-choosing-right-carpet.html

This article tells about the best flooring for your pets

If you are planning to build a new house or change the flooring, selecting the correct flooring is essential so what do you choose vinyl flooring or a laminate floor? If you have pets in the family as well, then this decision becomes very critical. Your pets will inflict a lot of damage on the flooring including scratches, stains, dust and dirt over time. You need to research and find the best flooring for your home.

This article focuses on different flooring options, considering both the pros and cons. In addition to looking at different options, the article also provides some tips to prevent any sort of damage on your existing floors. Before selecting a flooring if you have pets in the house, there are four primary considerations that you need to remember. The considerations are as follows:

Resistance to scratches

Resistance to damage

Pet traction

Pet comfort

Dogs have sharp nails and can scratch the flooring, which is a serious issue. Depending on the size and weight of the dog, it could also cause some permanent damage to the flooring. With pets in the house, you must also consider the fact that the flooring should be resistant to damage from urine.

Read the full article to learn more about the best flooring for pets!

Hardwood

Although hardwood flooring is a go-to flooring choice for its clean, classic look, it is not always the best option for pet owners as hardwoods are more prone to stains and water damage. If you already have hardwood floors or your heart is set on a beautiful style, the best pet-friendly hardwood materials include: oak, cherry, maple, hickory, walnut, mahogany, sycamore, and bamboo. Softwoods, such as pine, chestnut, larch, hemlock, and fir are more prone to dents and scratches and are not ideal for homes with larger breed dogs.

The harder the wood, the more likely it is to resist scratches from a dog’s nails.

Hardwood Flooring

Pros

Available in various colors and finishes

Easy to vacuum or sweep ​

Cons

Expensive

Prone to water damage and scratches

Can easily stain if not cleaned immediately

Salt crystals in pet urine can cause odor and stain to reappear over time

Cork

Similar to bamboo flooring, cork flooring is eco-friendly and a naturally antimicrobial material that will reduce the growth of mold and other allergens. This is a perk that benefits both you and your pet! Additionally, cork flooring is warm and pliant making it comfortable to walk upon and can withstand foot traffic very well.

Cork Flooring

Pros

Water-resistant

Anti-microbial

Requires little maintenance​​

​​Quiet underfoot and sound absorbing

Cons

​Discolors overtime from exposure to sunlight

Surface can get scratched from sharp nails

Not suitable in rooms where heavy furniture will be placed as it can indent the flooring permanently

Vinyl

Vinyl flooring is the ideal choice for most pet owners. Compared to other flooring materials, it is an extremely affordable option and can be installed almost anywhere in the home. Vinyl also provides great traction for your pet. Available in a wide variety of designs, such as natural-looking luxury vinyl, it is a durable option that does not compromise on style.

Vinyl Flooring

Pros

Scratch- and stain-resistant

Easy-to-clean

Promotes low levels of allergens

Quiet underfoot​

Cons

Dulls easily

​Water spills can cause mildew or lifting

Link to the complete article:

https://www.wayfair.com/ideas-and-advice/best-pet-friendly-flooring-guide-S4332.html

A doormat may prove more useful for your wood or laminate flooring than you think

If you have installed a new wooden or laminate floor in your home, a doormat may not be the first thing that crosses your mind. If you think logically, however, it makes sense to get a doormat. A good doormat can prove to be a very valuable and good friend of your wooden floor. It will protect your precious high quality flooring against the damage caused by dust, dirt and debris that may come inside your home, dragged with feet.

When we walk outside, regardless of the fact if the conditions are dry or wet, our feet carry a lot abrasive particles from dust and dirt which can really damage your flooring, if not cleaned. The repeated process will lead to scratching to your precious floor and damage the entire beauty of it.

Investing in a doormat to protect your wood flooring is good but the safer and better option is to invest in two doormats; one for the outside and the other one for the inside of your home. The outdoor mat will protect your home from all the dirt and abrasive particles that would otherwise come directly inside the home. The outdoor mats are usually designed in a way that they can ‘brush’ the dirt and damaging particles off the shoes.

This article provides some practical benefits of using doormats to keep your wood flooring safe and sound. Read the complete article to learn more about this!

Either way, an outdoor mat is intended to take the worst of the dirt off your shoes before you enter the house.  If you live in a particularly muddy or rural environment, you may also want to invest in a boot scraper or a boot scrubber so that family and friends can clean seriously excessive dirt off their feet before coming in.  When you choose your doormat for outside, it’s important to make sure it will stand up to the moisture and temperature changes it’s going to have to face.

Once inside the home, a softer doormat is more common and in many ways more effective.  Once inside the house, if you have an outside doormat, your feet should be free of the major dirt and grime and should just need a final dusting down and perhaps a bit of drying off.  It’s important when choosing an indoor doormat that you choose one that will be functional as well as looking good.  Take care to choose an option that won’t cause the wooden floor under the mat to discolor if the mat gets wet.  While there are many pretty doormat options on the market, don’t be tempted to skimp on effectiveness for the sake of good looks.

When choosing the size of doormat to buy, try to choose a size that will accommodate as many footsteps as possible, but won’t overwhelm a small hallway.

Author: Jonathan Sapir

Link to the original text:

https://www.woodandbeyond.com/blog/choosing-a-doormat-to-protect-wood-flooring/

This guide will help you clean your vinyl floors in an easy manner

Vinyl flooring is considered robust and cheap flooring option compared to other types of other types of flooring. It is durable, robust and can withstand wear and tear. If vinyl flooring is installed in a high traffic area of your house, it can withstand a lot of abuse but still, like other materials, it needs proper care and cleaning in order to maintain and preserve its original feel and look. This article provides valuable information related to cleaning of vinyl floors.

First of all you need to understand that spills are really dangerous for any sort of flooring. You should not let any spill stay at the flooring for extended duration of time. They can damage the flooring as well as leave stains on the flooring. As soon as some spills occur, you need to clean it off quickly with a clean and soft piece of cloth. Other than caring for stains, you need to clean your flooring thoroughly at least once a week. In order to clean the flooring in a thorough and good manner, first of all use a vacuum cleaner or dry mop to clean the dust particles, dirt and hair from the vinyl flooring. After you are done using the vacuum, you can move on to the proper and detailed cleaning using a wet mop and a cleaning solution.

Read the complete article to learn more about cleaning your vinyl flooring!

Here are tips on how to clean a vinyl floor that’s really dirty. You can remove stains from acidic substances like fruit juice, ketchup, tomato sauce or wine with a paste of baking soda and water. Rub it on the floor with a soft towel until the stain lifts. Clean the baking soda off the floor with a vinegar and water solution.

For tough stains from lipstick, crayons, paint or ink, apply rubbing alcohol to the spot and scrub with a soft-bristle brush. Don’t use steel wool or more abrasive brushes because they can scratch the floor. For nail polish stains, use nail polish remover.

For scuffs, spray WD-40 on a towel and use it to rub the scuffed area until the marks go away. Clean with the vinegar and water solution to get the WD-40 off the floor.

Another tip on how to clean floors: Don’t use paste wax polishes on your vinyl floor. They’ll leave a film on the floor that will build up over time. There’s a cheap and easy way to add shine to your floor: Put a few drops of baby oil into that vinegar and water cleaning solution we told you about earlier.

Read the complete article by accessing the following link:

http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/maintenance-and-repair/cleaning/how-to-clean-vinyl-floors

This article explains about some of the latest flooring trends for your bedroom

The bedroom may be counted as one of the best rooms in the house – particularly because it provides you with mental peace, relaxation, and peace. We return to the bedroom after being tired due to the fatigue and stress we are subjected to during the day. Your bedroom takes away all your stress and helps you enter a deep slumber; due to which you awaken fresh every morning. According to the interior designer Julia Kendell, the focus for this year will be functionality in the bedroom.

The bedroom sees a lot of activity from our sides these days because we spend more time in it and we do more activities in it; as it is the place which provides us serenity, peace, and quiet. So, a bedroom acts as a safe haven for us, where we can get rid of our troubles and worries. Our lives have become very fast paced and busy. We are extremely busy during the day and most of us get little rest even at night. In our busy lives, we sometimes overlook the importance of getting proper rest and also neglect our peaceful sanctuary – the bedroom. According to experts, it is very important to improve our bedrooms so that we can rest better and perform better in our lives.

According to Simon Bodsworth, the managing director at Daval, the way we decorate and style our bedrooms is equally important and great emphasis should be given to make it more comfortable and better.

This article provides some of the best trends in bedroom designs. You must read the full article to learn more!

A hub of activity

In research from online bed retailer, Time 4 Sleep, one in five Brits (21 per cent) feel that their bedroom is a more comfortable space to relax in than other areas of the home. For us, the bedroom has always been a relaxing sanctuary and a retreat to escape the hustle and bustle, so it’s unsurprising that’s it’s now becoming a hub of activity. The research revealed that reading (59 per cent), watching TV or a film (41 per cent), scrolling through a phone (40 per cent), talking on the phone (21 per cent) and listening to music or podcasts (20 per cent) are the top social activities adults are likely to do in the bedroom.

 Wellness in the bedroom

Wellness for the home has emerged as a standout trend that focuses not just on what we buy, but how to curate a happier and more mindful space. ‘For a soothing bedroom that promotes relaxation and recalibration, decorate in soothing shades of lilac and grey, plump for tactile fabrics and introduce sleep-promoting scents like lavender,’ advises McCowan Hill. ‘To help disconnect and re-energise, keep screen-time to a minimum and weave in 10-15 minutes of meditation twice a day.’

Textures and materials

Bodsworth explains: ‘Conservative design with modern clean lines is currently defining the contemporary bedroom furniture market this 2018. Highly tactile, textured handles are being considered for depth and character, with integrated accessories such as full length mirrors and lighting being built-in to the front of wardrobes for added value and practicality. Evoking texture, depth and character, we are noting combinations of Grey Oak and Blonde woods.

  Personalisation

‘There is a desire for the home to be designed with more individuality. With this in mind, the bedroom should be the most personable space within the home,’ says Andy Briggs, head creative and resident interior designer for Spaceslide. ‘You can effortlessly achieve uniqueness by mixing and matching bedroom finishes – something we’ve already seen our customers doing with our popular three panel doors, with a variation of textures being chosen to create a bespoke look that incorporates the latest fashions.’

Author: Olivia Heath

The complete article can be accessed by visiting the following link:

https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/bedroom/news/a3371/modern-bedroom-design-trends/

This article provides the best flooring trends for this year

Quality flooring is an essential part of the interior design of your home and is integral to the styling of it. It serves as the core of any interior design scheme. Different types of flooring from carpets roll ends and vinyl floors to laminate flooring, are available on the market, based on your budget and interest. There are numerous considerations for selecting the flooring for your home. Some people are looking for safety, while some prioritize style over other aspects; some people require flooring which is robust and can withstand wear and tear.  So, the needs and requirements are really varied and so are the kinds of floorings in the market.

Selecting the best flooring for your home is by no means an easy task. While it’s difficult in its own capacity, it becomes extremely hard due when there are a lot of choices around. For instance, if you are looking for style and strength, you need to opt for hardwood flooring and vinyl floors. If you are into robustness and reliability, you can opt for bamboo flooring or carpet roll ends. For economically feasible options, you need to select laminate flooring.

Since the selection of flooring is so difficult, this article is here to help you out. It reflects on the latest quality flooring available for the current year. For example, parquet flooring has resurfaced and not shabbily. It is one of the top trending flooring options for the current year. Parquet is available in many different textures and designs but the traditional pattern is still topping the charts.

Are you undecided about selecting flooring for your house? You must read the full article to learn more!

 Grey Flooring Trend

The recent surge in the popularity of grey floors has had experts in the industry wondering whether the flooring trend is simply a fad or potentially timeless.

Head of marketing at Posh Flooring, Stephen Gillen, confirms, “It looks as though the colour grey is here to stay. Search trend data tells us that the interest in grey flooring has only risen over the years and it’s set to be a favourite among those wanting to achieve a clean and classic look in their home.”

Blonde Flooring Trend

“Second only to grey floors, blonde is a top flooring trend for 2017,” says Head of  Marketing at Posh Flooring, “blonde shades of flooring can make a small room look more spacious almost instantly,” he adds. Pinterest tells us that blonde flooring is definitely a trend to watch out for in 2017. It works with oak, bamboo as well as solid wood flooring and is a great shade to introduce in the summer.

 Patterned Tiles

There is a plethora of patterned tiles out there and it doesn’t matter what colour you choose- so long as they’re patterned.(That being said, blue patterned tiles have proven particularly popular on Pinterest.)

“Patterned tiles are a great way to inject your own personality in to a room and can make plain rooms which are predominantly one colour, look bright and bold instantly.” Says Stephen from Posh Flooring.

The complete article can be read by visiting the following link:

https://www.amara.com/luxpad/flooring-trends-2017/