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Wood floors are designed to move. Hardwood floors and engineered wood floor systems expand and contract as moisture levels and indoor humidity change throughout the year. When that movement becomes uneven, you can end up with wood floor cupping, a common form of moisture damage where boards take on...
Wood floors bring warmth, character and long-term property value, but everyday use, moving furniture, foot traffic and changing humidity levels can all take their toll. Most wooden floor damage starts small, then turns into costly repairs when it is ignored. The good news is that many minor issues respond...
If you’re a London homeowner planning to breathe new life into your wooden floors, understanding how to prepare properly can make all the difference. Whether you own a modern flat in Canary Wharf or a heritage property in Notting Hill, Floor Sanding London services can completely transform the look...
In the bustling city of London, maintaining a professional and polished image is essential for any business. Whether it’s a sleek corporate office near London Bridge or a stylish retail store in the West End, Floor Sanding London services play a vital role in keeping commercial spaces elegant and...
Wood floors bring warmth, charm, and timeless elegance to any home. Yet even the best hardwood flooring can develop scratches over time. Whether caused by furniture, pet nails, or high heels, these marks can dull your floor’s finish and reduce its natural beauty. This comprehensive guide explains how to...
Installing a new wooden floor can transform any space, but before you dive in, it’s crucial to know how to measure for wooden flooring correctly before you buy. Getting accurate measurements ensures you order the right amount of material, minimise wastage, and stay within budget. Whether you’re choosing solid...
When planning a flooring project, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right thickness of underlay for engineered wood flooring. While engineered wood flooring already offers durability and aesthetic appeal, pairing it with the correct underlay can significantly improve comfort underfoot, reduce noise levels, and enhance overall...
Hardwood floors are prized for their timeless charm and natural beauty, but over time wear and tear, scratches, and dullness can make them lose their appeal. Many homeowners assume that refinishing hardwood floors always requires traditional sanding, but there are less messy and more cost-effective ways to restore wood...
Keeping it clean! A beautiful floor can retain its freshness for years with regular cleaning and maintenance. How to maintain your floors looking beautiful for longer Your beautiful wood floor can stay beautiful if you know how to look after it. Whether waxed, oiled or lacquered, its biggest enemies are grit, excessive wear, scraping, water and heat. Grit: the smallest
Perceptions of value … and what to look for in a quotation When you buy something, and you may not be aware of this, three factors are streaming through your head all at the same time: What is the price, what is the value (good or bad) and what is the benefit. Annoying people will offer unsolicited advice: Do you
How the detail crowns the project A demonstration of floor fitting excellence in London “ I was amazed”, said the Vicar of St Dionis Church, a huge church on Parsons Green, “that 95% of the floor was fitted in three days”. “Ah!” said Tim Hobern of HS Wood Flooring, “that’s the easy bit. What takes the time and finesse is
Art begets design begets fashion begets trends. And technology lubricates in the process. No example betters this than the Bauhaus School of Art founded in 1919 in Germany. Its influence on trends is as alive today as it ever was. The Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Miles van der Rohe exemplifies the beauty of the marriage between form and function. Paul
A gentleman recently asked us if we could revive his pinewood floor. He told us HS Wood Flooring, along with other flooring companies, seem to mention hardwood floors exclusively, nothing about Softwood floors. As it happens, we have renovated lots of pine wood floors and we’ll come back to that. This enquiry raises questions about the hardness of wood; this
Certainly amongst children and not a few adults, there is a dissociation between certain products and their origins. Take milk, for example: it is processed and packaged in such a way that its connection with the cow is so remote that she is irrelevant. If, however, foot and mouth disease is decimating herds and milk has to be rationed, we
One of our clients was inspired by the floors of the Hermitage in St Petersburg. Yes, the one that Catherine the Great had built for her Winter Palace in 1764. His home is in Balham, a distinctly a more modest affair. He, and his wife, together planned the interiors of their terraced house. He designed the floors and we fitted
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