Carpet ratings, classification and labels
When you're buying a carpet, ACCS star rating labels will help you to determine which carpets are best suited for your purposes.
In Australia, carpet...
How to clean and repair carpet
Properly cleaning carpet on a regular basis is a good way to keep it looking fresh and new, and to keep allergens under control.
Make...
How to reseal flagstone or slate flooring
Over time, slate and flagstone sealant will be scratched off and worn. Resealing your floor will help to restore it to its original glory.
Scratches...
How to polish floorboards and parquetry
If your floorboards or parquetry floor are looking tired and worn, a good polish may be all that's needed to rejuvenate them.
Properly caring for...
Choosing floors: health considerations
The type of material and finish that you use on your floors can have an impact on your health. Make sure you pick flooring...
Floor insulation performance
A properly insulated floor can help lower your heating and cooling bills, and reduce unwanted noise from wooden floorboards.
Having proper insulation within your floors...
Which floors are easy to maintain?
The time you have to spend cleaning a floor and how well it copes with stains will directly contribute to your long term satisfaction...
Floor durability
How long your floor will last is one part of durability - but you also need to consider how its looks will degrade as...
Budget and cost for flooring
Knowing where to spend money and where to save money is a very important part of choosing the right floor for your home.
Points to...
Choosing floors: hardness and bounce
The amount of bounce that your floor provides can make a big difference to your ability to spend a long time standing on it.
You...