Flooring options
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Flooring options
Not much sport to talk about so:
Presently considering what type of flooring to install in a new property.
Needs to look good, be easy to clean and be scratch resistant.
Anyone out there with opinions both good or bad on the different options and any recommendations for fitters of same??
Cheers
Presently considering what type of flooring to install in a new property.
Needs to look good, be easy to clean and be scratch resistant.
Anyone out there with opinions both good or bad on the different options and any recommendations for fitters of same??
Cheers
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Re: Flooring options
Tarmac
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Re: Flooring options
If you need a professional to have a look or to lay a floor for you, I have a mate who is very good. He's Burnley based too
https://exploringflooring.co.uk
https://exploringflooring.co.uk
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My mates just had his floor wallpapered. Looks good.
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Astroturf .... bringing the outside in
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My mates just had his floor wallpapered. Looks good.
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One of my neighbors has a concrete floor, which I really like, we put a stamped concrete drive in on a previous home, which looked great and made the house stand out. If we were to put a new floor in I think I would like this, we put a new large area of flooring in a few years ago and went with wood and really like it, but concrete is an option you might not have thought of and could be potentially cheaper.
Stamped Artistry’s Decorative concrete flooring of Houston is the choice for designers and homeowners. Concrete floors can be stained, colored and are popping up in retail stores, restaurants, offices, and homes everywhere. A concrete floor offers scores of options for interior rooms together with unlimitless colors, designs and above all good health benefits.
Unaware to most, the most common place you’ll see decorative concrete is under your feet. Whether it’s stained, overlayed, microtopped or scored, concrete floors offer a unique look unlike any other material. Concrete flooring, no longer is gray and boring. Textures, patterns, decorative saw cuts or even colored concrete etc., can give new life to this time-honored substrate.
Below are reasons why concrete is a popular material for floors:
They are easy to maintain
They are a good alternative if you have allergies
Pet friendly-resist pet stain & odors
Outstanding design options
Energy Efficient
Durable
Economical cost
Stamped Artistry’s Decorative concrete flooring of Houston is the choice for designers and homeowners. Concrete floors can be stained, colored and are popping up in retail stores, restaurants, offices, and homes everywhere. A concrete floor offers scores of options for interior rooms together with unlimitless colors, designs and above all good health benefits.
Unaware to most, the most common place you’ll see decorative concrete is under your feet. Whether it’s stained, overlayed, microtopped or scored, concrete floors offer a unique look unlike any other material. Concrete flooring, no longer is gray and boring. Textures, patterns, decorative saw cuts or even colored concrete etc., can give new life to this time-honored substrate.
Below are reasons why concrete is a popular material for floors:
They are easy to maintain
They are a good alternative if you have allergies
Pet friendly-resist pet stain & odors
Outstanding design options
Energy Efficient
Durable
Economical cost
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People in Burnley and north of London in particular aren't that inventive and aren't keen on change...dirty dog p!ss stained carpets are popular though..I believe. In reply to Kate.
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Thanks for the replies. Think I will give indoor grass a miss and I may have passed the point constructionwise where concrete was an option.
Thanks for your tip Claptrappers - email sent.
Thanks for your tip Claptrappers - email sent.
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Definately one of the options.
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It doesn't scratch unless you scratch it. . Great stuff and well worth the extra few quid.
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I’ve filed my nails since!conyoviejo wrote: ↑Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:04 pmIt doesn't scratch unless you scratch it. . Great stuff and well worth the extra few quid.
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Concrete and micro concrete can be laid just as easy in any home as wooden floors, cheaper than hardwood floors for example but am sure not as cheap as Karndean but will last much longer and look much better. Bottom line is always cost and why you want it, for example your own home versus a renovation in something you want to lease.
Good luck whatever your choose
Good luck whatever your choose
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Shameless plug for my dad who's been a local floor layer for 35+ years.
Laminate and Karndean seem to suit your needs best but probably easiest to get in touch.
Can find out more on his site www.stevelaneflooring.com
Laminate and Karndean seem to suit your needs best but probably easiest to get in touch.
Can find out more on his site www.stevelaneflooring.com
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Nothing wrong with plugs - cheers.
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Concrete floors look outstanding with the right furniture. Been considering doing the bathroom with micro concrete.KateR wrote: ↑Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:18 pmConcrete and micro concrete can be laid just as easy in any home as wooden floors, cheaper than hardwood floors for example but am sure not as cheap as Karndean but will last much longer and look much better. Bottom line is always cost and why you want it, for example your own home versus a renovation in something you want to lease.
Good luck whatever your choose
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Another recommendation for Karndean, we had it throughout the downstairs in our last house, the bathroom flooded and the water just sat on it waiting to be mopped up. It was absolutely flawless still.
David Hartley does it in Burnley, had it done in our new house recently by Inspired Flooring in Barnoldswick. There is a new version that doesn’t need to be protected, can’t remember what it’s called though!
David Hartley does it in Burnley, had it done in our new house recently by Inspired Flooring in Barnoldswick. There is a new version that doesn’t need to be protected, can’t remember what it’s called though!
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North of Kate...North of. Burnley and surrounding could be the capital of Dirty Carpet culture.
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I don't blame you about the grass, the smell lingers for ages indoors so it's always best to smoke it out in the garden. As for the flooring, it's never too late for a barrow load of sawdust, or lino if you're one of those upmarket, aspirational fancy-Dans.CaptainKirk wrote: ↑Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:37 pm...Think I will give indoor grass a miss and I may have passed the point constructionwise where concrete was an option....
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Natural wood flooring always looks the best if it’s properly done. Laminate looks like laminate no matter what you do with it. Can’t beat aged natural wood stained and lacquered correctly
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Hardwood or Engineered wood? Have put engineered wood in two renovation projects in the last 4 years, both look good, one with underfloor heating that works well.
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Amtico for LVT is the best option. You pay a bit more though I think they have a lifetime guarantee.
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Porcelaine tiles - I've got them over most of the ground floor. Just needs sweeping and mopping.
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We have solid wood throughout the downstairs, Karndean in the office.
The wood looks good, as does the Karndean but that is easier to keep looking neat and tidy.
I would not change either, not sure I'd have Karndean throughout the house.
The wood looks good, as does the Karndean but that is easier to keep looking neat and tidy.
I would not change either, not sure I'd have Karndean throughout the house.
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If you're going down the LVT route then Amtico is far superior to Karndean. Yes, it is a bit more expensive but you get at least an extra 30% wear layer, so definitely worth the extra.
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Carpet......can look good, comfy on your toes, easy to clean and doesnt scratch.