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Tilt Leisure Club got style with new resilient flooring

Oct 25

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Tilt Leisure Club in Shipley is benefiting from the new Concept Wood PUR resilient flooring from Itec Contract Floors. This floor has a wood décor with low maintenance needs.

150 square meters of resilient flooring was installed in the venue. This floor was installed in the main access area, walkway, bar front and pool table area. The special surface treatment helps to minimize maintenance requirements and provides additional stain protection.

The most common types of resilient flooring are made from materials like cork, vinyl, linoleum, and rubber. These materials are all known for being extremely sturdy. They also possess springiness. Springy flooring is comfortable to stand on; therefore resilient flooring is a popular choice for kitchens, hospitals, retail stores. Springy surface is enjoyable to walk on.
Finally, resilient flooring is resistant to stains making it easy to maintain.



Real Oak Floors have a large range of quality vinyl flooring with lots of beautiful designs and styles. You will find many wood imitating designs, too. Karndean Designflooring is ideal choice if you prefer low price and low maintenance floor covering either for residential or commercial use.

Karndean DesignFlooring-The new brand identity

Oct 10

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Now Karndean is known as Karndean Designflooring. The new brand identity is part of the repositioning of the original brand and business. The customer is in the focus at Karndean Designflooring.

Karndean is centered on the ethos of “inspired by nature, we make the functional stylish”. The quality commercial flooring is also part of the main aims.

“At Karndean, we have always taken great pride in what we do, from our trend-setting product development programme to the personal service we provide, and as Karndean Designflooring, we look forward to further enhancing our reputation.” said Alex Stock, Commercial Marketing Manager.

Real Oak Floors have a large range of vinyl flooring of Karndean. If you need a low cost, low maintenance floor covering you will be happy with vinyl floor. It is durable, quick and easy to lay. This is a perfect solution for both residential and commercial use. With the new wood imitating designs you can have a vinyl floor with the rough wooden texture to imitate the real wooden look. You can select your extremely durable flooring from a large range of colors and styles.

Design flooring by Karndean-The Van Gogh collection

Sep 20

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Beautiful and classic design is available from Karndean Designflooring. The Van Gogh collection offers a wide tonal range. This type of design flooring, also known as vinyl flooring, is ideal for commercial use.

The Van Gogh range offers the look of natural timber without the installation and maintenance drawbacks. There are 22 different timber effects within this range. Large plank sizes are available to quicken the installation process.

The French oak and the classic oak are the most popular tones. You can achieve a more dramatic look with choosing a pale white wood color or dark toned ebony. There is a demand for flooring that has a real wood look. Karndean vinyl flooring offers a wide spectrum of colors with installation and cost benefits.

Benefits of vinyl flooring

Sep 15

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Vinyl flooring is becoming more and more popular these days. There are certain advantages of this type of flooring we would like to uncover now.

The reason behind the popularity of vinyl flooring is its flexibility. There are many designs you can choose from. Vinyl is also versatile and very easy to clean. This flooring can be used in hospitals, schools and in homes of course.

Carpets are considered a traditional type of flooring for some institutes such as doctor’s office. On the other hand natural materials and fibres harbour dust easily. When it comes to infection control, hygiene and reduced level of bacteria vinyl flooring will be in focus. This type of flooring can be successfully used in high traffic areas, since it is durable. It will withstand the tear and wear for years. Its durability depends on the thickness of the wear layer of course.

This flooring is stain resistant, withstand most scuffs, scratches and can be cleaned easily. You just need to sweep and mop the floor. This is an ideal choice for residential and commercial use whilst its construction makes it very quick and easy to lay.

Vinyl floors now feature a rough wooden texture to further imitate the look and feel of real wooden flooring.  If you like this idea, choose from the last range of Karndean vinyl flooring. The high quality materials used in Karndean flooring create a realistic and stunning wood floor effect comparable to a real wood floor.

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.

Renovation with vinyl

Sep 5

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If you have always wanted a polished wooden floor in your house but it’s just not practical, there is still a solution in vinyl flooring. No longer associated with horrific patterns, vinyl flooring can offer you a similar look to a real wood floor with a realistic texture.

There are an extensive range of vinyl floor patterns available, replicating many different styles of wooden and mineral floors such as slate and stone.

Vinyl flooring is also now available in a range of different sized planks which need to be glued down to the floor – there is a new range of vinyl which can be clicked into place, facilitating the installation process.

Of course, you may not want a wooden floor design when you choose vinyl, and there are certainly many more options. Developments in the vinyl flooring industry mean that you can pick from finishes such as leather, slate, sandstone and metallic stone.

Choosing the right vinyl flooring company can also mean the benefits of installing the floor is significantly increased. Vinyl flooring is simple and easy to install, similar to a laminate floor, laminate planks can now be slotted and clicked into place. The risk of the flooring being scratched due to footwear is also significantly less, if you choose the right vinyl floor with a protective wear layer; your floor will be virtually scratch resistant and is more likely to withstand indentations.

Spills and stains will also be less stressful as they can be easily wiped or mopped clean. With a vinyl floor, you don’t have to worry about re-varnishing or waxing as you would with a wooden floor. If you live a busy lifestyle, caring for a wooden floor can be time consuming, and so vinyl floors can provide you with many benefits- replicating wooden floors with less hassle and maintenance.

If you are worried about the wet weather in the winter, you don’t have to worry about water, snow or dirt been trodden through onto your floor, as it can easily be mopped or wiped up- not something that is so easily done with a carpet floor. If you have pets, vinyl flooring can also be better suited to your family, if your pet runs through with muddy paws; stains are far more difficult to remove with a carpet.

A vinyl floor can easily be kept on top of by sweeping and damp mopping regularly. It can also save you on vacuuming time and carpet cleaning costs.

If you would like to take a look at some examples of vinyl flooring why not take a look at:

Vinyl Flooring

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.

A New Range of Karndean Vinyl Flooring at Real Oak Floors

Dec 11

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Vinyl wood flooring can give you that great wood flooring effect without the effort of having to lay real wood floor. It is also the safe option when there may be a risk of the wood buckling, contracting or expanding too much. Choosing the most durable and high quality vinyl floor is extremely important if it is to last and deliver the look you want.

Luckily, we have one word for you: Karndean.

Karndean vinyl flooring excels in all respects – both in the home and in a commercial environment. Real Oak Floors is also proud to announce it is now stocking many different types of Karndeanvinyl flooring. The hickory range aims to maintain a rugged look with varying textures and grains to achieve a real wood floor effect. The Oak range on the other hand is more traditional in its appearance but sitll retains that edge with some breathtaking tones.

Our range of vinyl flooring is still growing and will soon offer a diverse range of real wood effect vinyl floors.

Stay tuned for more info on how to lay and maintain a vinyl floor!