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Flooring

Why might a slightly textured floor be safer than a completely smooth one in wet areas?

Completely smooth surfaces in bathrooms, kitchens or near entrances can become very slippery when wet. Water, soap or even a bit of…

Flooring

Wood and many wood-like materials expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity. If a wooden floor is laid tightly edge-to-edge…

Flooring

Floors aren’t just something you look at; you feel them constantly under your feet. A surface that seems fine in shoes might…

Flooring

If you have or expect to have a pram, wheelchair, walker, or even heavy trolleys moving through the house, your flooring needs…

Flooring

Grit – small stones, sand, tiny bits of glass – acts like sandpaper under shoes. When people walk straight from outside onto…