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Choosing the right flooring for your bathroom

Sep 8

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Choosing the right flooring for your bathroom can also create the most of what can sometimes be a small space. Whether you are thinking of updating your space, defining a theme or even designing that dream bathroom, the flooring you choose will end up setting the tone for your entire bathroom. When the time comes and you want to sell your house, bathrooms have also been considered one of the many crucial factors.

When you are deciding what flooring you want for your bathroom, it is always important to choose a moisture resistant material, as you can guarantee the floor will get wet on a daily basis. We have broken down a series of moisture resistant flooring and also outlined their pro’s and con’s, this should help you make the right choice when updating your bathroom flooring.

Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic tiles are one of the most popular choices when it comes to bathrooms; this is due to their durability, resistance to damp, and also its ease of cleaning. If you do consider going with ceramic tiles, you may also want to consider going for one that has a slip resistant surface for the bathrooms safety. You might also want to consider getting an area rug for when you step out of the bath or shower.

Laminate Flooring

This flooring can be designed to resemble ceramic tiles, but it is a lot more forgiving should someone fall. It also has the added bonus of being far cheaper than ceramic tiles, it is also easy to clean and maintain. Another benefit to laminate flooring is that it can be installed by you, laminate can also be installed over most existing flooring or over a concrete subfloor, and this will also save you time and energy when it comes to the installation process. It is also a floating floor; this means that there is no glue or nails used because the pieces float on top of the existing floor.

Cork Flooring

This flooring is often overlooked as a flooring option but it does have many advantages. There is a natural chemical in cork that is called suberin. This has been scientifically proven to repel any insects, bacteria and mould; these are also factors that are very important when it comes to bathroom flooring. Cork flooring is also resilient to pressure, when its compressed it will return to its original size. For those who are eco minded, cork is an eco friendly option as it is a renewable resource.

Vinyl flooring

The most popular material when it comes to bathroom flooring is vinyl. This is because it is completely waterproof and even major spills aren’t an issue. Vinyl also comes in many different colours and textures which helps make that perfect look you might be aiming for.

Ideas about laminate flooring

Sep 7

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If you are looking for a simple, stylish and inexpensive way of giving your bedroom a little touch of class then laminate flooring is your most likely your way to go. There are many reasons as to why many people have decided to use this type of flooring over carpets, tiles and other means of flooring.

Firstly, it’s very simple.  Laminate flooring is an aspiring DIY enthusiast’s dream, with its easy to install click joint system that requires not glue to put together. This means that it may only take a few hours to update your bedroom, and not require previous experience in putting down the flooring. This can be a lot easier than having to put down a carpet or other flooring types and also means you have more time to enjoy your new flooring

Laminate flooring is also very easy to maintain, usually it only requires a simple clean with a mop. The advantage of this is very obvious over traditional carpets, that may leave stains and marks that show up every time you try to clean them. Carpets can have problems with attracting dust mites, as well as losing its original quality over time if not managed properly. With laminate flooring the likelihood of this happening is much lower, it also provides you with much more security when it comes to keeping your room clean and tidy.

This leads on to the durability of the flooring, allowing many of the panels to last for years with fading, wear and tear is less likely with laminate flooring. Providing you keep good care of your flooring, you shouldn’t need to purchase new floor panels, for a very long time. Some companies also provide levels of durability ratings that will show you exactly what type of flooring is recommended for the amount of use it sustains.

There is also a wide variety of choices with the many companies and ranges this means you can get the exact style that you desire with minimum fuss. If you’re looking for that perfect style to fit in with your furniture, then there is always something for everybody. Also, because of its diversity, it can be used anywhere in the home, in a variety of rooms and styles.

Laminate flooring is also very cost effective and there are some great deals to be found, that provide quality flooring without breaking the bank. There are many styles, and depending on how luxurious you want the flooring to be, it can also be very good in terms of saving your money.

Many people see laminate flooring also as a good way of keeping a room warm and thus saving on heating bills. This is done by using under floor heating that keeps a room warm and can help with a good night’s sleep, especially in those cold winter nights.

Laminate Flooring is becoming the key choice in many homes for all these reasons, and with all these advantages over traditional carpet it is easy to see why. There are many great deals on laminate flooring out there to be found, and with a vast variety of style, there is surely something out there for everyone.

What is the best flooring for playrooms

Sep 4

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When it comes to your children you might be thinking about making a playroom for them. Flooring in a playroom is not always dependent upon factors such as space, size or house and income. You will also want your kids to enjoy the flooring in their playroom so you may be tempted with the most cost effective, child friendly, colourful designs and types of flooring. Therefore different types of flooring will have their own advantages when it comes to look and feel.

Carpet tiles and carpet are the most popular choice when it comes to playroom flooring. This is because they are cheap, easy to lay and durable. Carpets with colour will also help disguise any stains, and in most cases will be preferred by your children. When it comes to carpet tile the best one to use is nylon, this is because it is one of the best resistors of stamping feet, and it is also long lasting and quite strong. When it comes to your child’s safety the soft surface will cause less damage if your child falls or slips.

Vinyl flooring is also another option, and is increasingly growing in popularity. Its surface makes it easy to clean spillages and is also padded; this means that it will be more comfortable for your younger children who like to crawl about or for children who are susceptible to falling down often. Vinyl flooring also allows you to choose fun designs that your children may like, which means they could even help with the choice of flooring design they want. Popular designs include roads and towns.

Hardwood flooring adds some structural strength to your floor. It also lasts for a lifetime, which means it will be there to help as your children grow up. It can also match your interior design across the rest of the room or house. Because of the structural strength you will not need to worry about any falling objects or stability as its hard surface allows for greater safety.

Laminate Flooring may well be the best option when it comes to wooden flooring. It is not only easy to clean and cheap but it can also be laid down by yourself. It is also durable enough to withstand the dropping of toys or heavy stamping. It can also accommodate mats or rugs easily which can also provide another safety element. The colour variations can also be child friendly. Due to the fact that laminate flooring is hard pressed together it can also survive and wear and tear that is likely to occur.

Solid wood flooring is great for allergies as it prevents any dust from gathering. It is also easily installed and lasts a life time. It can also adapt to its surroundings during seasonal changes; it is also great at insulating your room, keeping it warm during the winter months.

When it comes to selecting the flooring for your child’s playroom there a several things to consider. It needs to be long lasting, it also needs to be child friendly, relatively colourful and comfortable, protect your child’s health when it comes to allergy protection, it also needs to be able to withstand heavy objects and protect your children from accidents. If the flooring is cheap and easy to self install then you might find yourself opting for flooring that incorporates all of these features and there are plenty of excellent choices to choose from.

Junckers Solid Flooring

Mar 24

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Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood Flooring

Junckers solid hardwood flooring systems offer a fantastic range of pre-finished hardwood flooring which provide a large palette of colours and grains that allow great scope for creativity making individual solutions, unconventional combinations and innovative details possible. Junckers new Ultra Matt boards offer the natural matt look of an oiled finish with the strength of a polyurethane lacquer and with simple, quick and accurate floor installation, Junckers has many advantages.

Junckers flooring

Junckers flooring

Founded in Denmark in 1930 Junckers is now one of Europe’s leading producers of solid hardwood flooring. All timber is sourced from managed forests which reflects Junckers attitude towards forest management and its felling policy.

With the company’s unique press-drying process – which was developed almost 40 years ago – timber is strengthened and has increased stability. Recently the company has developed new staining techniques to create a wider choice of natural effects, marketed as the SylvaKet, SylvaRed and SylvaColor ranges.

With the accurate factory-machining of Junckers flooring, the need for site sanding after laying is eliminated therefore saving time on what would be a time consuming part of laying your floor.

Wood waste from the company’s plants is used as a fuel for the factory thus economising on energy.

Sylvared

Sylvared

Description

Junckers have 11 hardwoods available, these are;

  • Beech
  • Oak
  • Jarrah
  • Black Oak
  • Ash
  • Sylvaket
  • Sylvared
  • Sylvacolor
  • Jatoba
  • Merbau
  • Maple

Each of these are offered in various thicknesses, styles, grades and finishes, giving you a wide choice. Junckers hardwood flooring is supplied as 2 rows of staves assembled by means of a double dovetail joint into one board. The Junckers exclusive Quick Clip system has been developed for use over an existing level sub-floor, without the need for battens. There is also a wide board range which has been developed for a traditional look which is available in;

  • Oak
  • Merbau
  • Maple
  • Jatoba
  • Ash
  • Dark Ash
  • Nordic Ash
Oak Boulevard Wide Board

Oak Boulevard Wide Board

Sports Floors

Junckers have 7 floor installation systems which are available as well as a portable sports floor. Each of the systems offer different characteristics making them particularly suitable for the requirements of a specific application. The SylvaSport board is specially produced for these sports systems.

New Era levelling system

Junckers New Era system is for use where it is necessary to overcome the uneveness of existing timber or cocrete floors.

Acoustic Systems

Junckers offer 2 acoustic systems, The New Era Acoustic cradle system and the Clip system. Both of which meet the requirements of Document E of the Building Regulations.

Accessories

Junckers offer a full range of accessories including floor teatments and cleaning materials

Junckers Basefill

Junckers Basefill

Dimensions

Flooring is available either 14 or 22mm thick. Individual boards are 129mm wide and 1830/3700mm long

Appearance

Flooring is available either unfinished for site finishing or factory-finished with either several coats of hard-wearing polyurethane lacquer or with controlled saturation by rich penetrating oils.

Junckers and Real Oak Floors

Real Oak Floors is proud to be an authorised retailer for Junckers Ltd. We stock all of Junckers products and have regular special offers on Junckers flooring saving you money. If you have any enquiries about Junckers floors please dont hesitate to call one of our helpful sales team on 0844 848 6840

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Full Range of Krono Laminate Flooring at Real Oak Floors

Jul 30

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Real Oak Floors has recently introduced the full range of Krono laminate flooring on their website. Prices start from £4.65 psm. Choose from a massive range of finishes in:

Krono Vario

Kronofix Original

Krono V-Groove Narrow

Krono Stoneline

Check out the sample of this stunning range below!

Our full range of Krono laminate flooring

Our full range of Krono laminate flooring

Solid Wood Floor or Laminate Flooring: A New Insight

Jul 30

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Choosing between laminate flooring and real wood flooring can be a tough one. It seems that the price of laminate flooring usually wins over the beauty of real wood flooring. But which lasts longer? Which is better quality? And which looks best in your room?

Laminate Flooring

Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is fantastic if you are looking for a wood effect floor on a budget. The best value for money laminate flooring is Krono collection, The Krono collection comes in a range of oak colours and 4 different effects. It comes as an easy click lock installation system so even if you don’t have a degree in construction to be able to fit it. You can also buy quickstep laminate flooring.

The quickstep laminate flooring system was designed for a closer fit between the panels. Finally there is aqua step laminate flooring. This flooring system is waterproof so no more nasty raised planks due to large spillages. The aqua step laminate flooring is especially handy for bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms. Laminate floor is very easy to clean and maintain. It only needs a sweep and a mop every so often and if you really want to make your laminate floor shine you could even give it a polish. Laminate does have a downside and that is that it doesn’t last as long as a solid wood floor. Remember that when you are choosing your laminate you should find one appropriate for the area. For example if you are laying your laminate in the hallway then you should pick a laminate that is suitable for high traffic areas.

Real wood flooring is the kind of flooring that will transform your room. It will add style to your room scheme and will create warmth in the room. Of course solid wood flooring is more expensive than laminate but you can see the quality of the solid wood flooring compared to laminate. Solid wood flooring is available in hundreds of different colours and styles. You can get real wood floors from pretty much any tree you like. These colours range from the darkest aged oak to the lightest pine. These colours can be adjusted and changed to suit your style with different finishes. These finishes include oiled, no-oiled, lacquered, brushed and even smoked.

real-wood-flooring

Real Wood Flooring

The choice of finish can make your floor look completely different so be sure to choose wisely. Solid wood flooring needs some maintenance. It should be cleaned regularly as per the manufacturer’s instructions and should be cleaned with a specialist solid wood floor cleaner. A solid wood floor should also be re-finished every few years or so too. If you do not maintain your solid wood flooring then it will not last to its full lifespan. By ensuring that it is well looked after will mean it won’t need replacing and therefore a more cost effective choice.
So now you have a better knowledge of solid wood flooring and laminate wood flooring, hopefully your choice will be a little bit easier. Remember that investing in a quality solid wood floor can sometimes be cheaper if it lasts a lifetime.

New Range of Krono Laminate Flooring

Jun 24

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Inspired by nature and built to last, the Krono Original collection offers fantastic value laminate wood flooring. The resilient, high quality laminate finish means that your Krono wood flooring will resist stains and even furniture imprints, proving to be one of the most resistant floorings available. If you are looking for the authenticity of real wood with the easy clean convenience of laminate, Krono Original wood flooring is a clear winner.

Krono Floordreams

Maintaining simplicity but oozing with sophistication, Krono Floordreams is an extremely hard wearing wood flooring suitable for heavy domestic and intense commercial use. This type of flooring is also designed to support under-floor heating and coupled with its Aquastop moisture protection, Floordreams laminate wood flooring is a smart choice for bathrooms.

Kronostep Narrow

Kronostep Narrow strikes a balance between contemporary and traditional design that offers stunning floor effects at an affordable price. At 123mm wide, these laminate wood flooring panels are 69mm narrower than standard panels, giving a stylish parquet flooring effect. Like all of the Krono wood flooring range, attention to detail is key. Check out the Maranello Oak, Aberdeen Oak, Italian Walnut and Windsor Oak for a plank authentic embossed texture or the African Walnut planked rustic finish to add intensity to your room.

Krono Vario

If you’re looking to create sense of warmth that complements your contemporary home, Krono Vario could be the way to go. Bevelled V-grooves give the look and feel of a solid wood floor that is simple to install and can be easily looked after. Light Varnished Oak, Canadian Elm and Antique Oak all boast the planked rustic finish and offer a sense of personality like no other laminate wood flooring.

Krono Stoneline

Why not take a different approach when flooring your home? Krono Stoneline is a great way to add that rustic stone effect without the pain of laying individual tiles. Keep the realistic grouting effect but also have the luxury of never having cold feet again with the ability to add under-floor heating. Travertine and Metallic Slate both come in Tile or Antique Stone.

Kronofix Laminate Wood Flooring

If you’re looking for consistency and uniformity of design, the Kronofix laminate wood flooring may just be the choice for you. A favourite for everyday living, Kronofix is available in Woodgrain, Smooth Finish or Rustic textures and a diverse range of finishes including Royal Oak, Certosa Oak and Dark Oak to complement your home’s décor.

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Laminate Flooring Information

Mar 16

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Laminate flooring became very popular in the late eighties early nineties and swept the nation who went on a laminate floor frenzy. The first laminate floors did not have a click system but a standard tongue and groove which meant that all the boards needed to be glued together.

Laminate floors were available from most high street stores including Ikea, Allders, House of Fraser and others. Three strip laminate was the original flooring look and the floors were finished off with beading around the edges. Now there are numerous styles of laminate floors including planked effect, V-groove (bevelled) boards, tile styled laminate and even fully waterproof laminate called Aquastep.

The aqua step laminate is made completely from plastic meaning it is completely safe with water and will not swell or chip. It has click together fittings making installation simple. All laminates now come with the click fit system which means that DIY installation is simple.

Although many people tend to trade up to real wood flooring when renovating, laminate floors are still a reasonable choice for many.

New egger range laminate flooring

Jun 30

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Real Oak Floors have over 20 new Egger laminates in their laminate flooring selection including:

  • 6mm Egger Euro Laminate flooring available in 4 decors £4.99 per square metre (£3.99 per square metre on pallet of 141.83 square metres.)
  • 8mm Egger Emotion tiles available in 5 decors £12.75 per square metre (£11.75 per square metre on pallet of 151.8 square metres.)
  • 8mm Egger Natural Life 4 way groove laminate flooring available in 6 decors at £9.99 (£8.99 per square metre on pallet of 118.8 square metres.)
  • 10.5mm Egger compact available in 7 decors at 12.99 per square metre (£8.99 per square metre for pallet of 78 square metres in 134mm or 61.04 square metres in 195mm.)

Our Egger laminates range from the inexpensive Egger Euro to the higher quality Egger Compact.

Also new to our laminates is the 7mm Euroclic, which is available in 8 decors and priced at £7.95 per square metre.

Laminate flooring for only £4.95 per square metre!

Oct 4

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Real Oak Floors are currently offering Laminate flooring for only £4.95 per square metre!

The Nexus 8mm laminate flooring is available in either maple or limed oak. Maple and Limed oak Laminate flooring

Real Oak Floors have a range of laminate flooring and solid wood flooring