Choosing floors: comfort vs. convenience?
Choosing floors and floor coverings is often a matter of finding a sensible balance between comfort and convenience.
Comfort versus convenience? Try to pick floors...
Balcony floors
Because of their exposure to the elements, balcony floors need to be particularly durable and weatherproof.
Balconies have different flooring requirements compared to your standard...
Raised floors
Raised floors are used when a gap is required between the floor surface and the sub floor, normally for the purpose of wiring or...
Sprung floors
Sprung floors are designed with a bit of give and bounce, and are ideal for gyms, dancefloors or similar areas.
Sprung floors are suitable for...
Carpet and underlay
Carpet can add colour and warmth to your home, as well as a comfortable, forgiving surface on which to walk.
What are carpets made of?
Carpet...
Universal beams (I or H beams)
Universal beams are 'I' or 'H' shaped metal beams designed to provide added strength to a subfloor.
Universal beams offer added strength as a result...
Glass and acrylic floors
A glass or acrylic floor, when designed and installed tastefully, can add a sense of luxury and class to your home.
Glass flooring can be...
Concrete sheeting
Concrete sheeting can be used instead of particleboard as a base for another overlay, such as tiles, carpet or slate.
Concrete sheeting can be a...
Special floor finishes
Depending on your purposes, there are many other types of special finishes available with which to cover your floors.
Slate
Earthen floors are very environmentally friendly...
Polished concrete floors
Polished concrete floors provide a smooth, high sheen finish that stands among the toughest wearing floors available.
A polished concrete floor, from Alisa and Lysandra's...