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How to Choose A Paint Colour Scheme for Your Bedroom

27th November 2019

If you’re wondering how to choose a colour scheme for your bedroom then don’t worry – you’re definitely not alone! Painting a bedroom is no easy task – from moving furniture, preparing surfaces, filling holes, masking up fixtures, protecting carpets, not to mention cleaning up afterwards – so make sure it is worth your while by picking a paint colour you love. This post will help you do just that by running through some of

How to level a concrete floor before laying your carpet or laminate

4th October 2019

If you’re laying new carpet or laminate and your concrete subfloor surface is uneven, it’s worth taking the time out to level out any of the marks, scuffs or even dips and imperfections. The best product to use for levelling a concrete floor is a Floor levelling compound. That’s because it will help you to achieve a smooth and even surface. It’s fairly easy to do when you use the right tools and equipment. That’s

How to fit new carpet in your home – step-by-Step

18th September 2019

First question: Is it easy to fit carpet yourself? If you take on the challenge to fit carpet yourself for the first time, it’s important you have a full understanding of the tools needed, the tasks required and any potential pitfalls. This article gives a clear overview of the requirements when laying your own carpet. Let’s dive right in. Here’s some other recommended articles that will help you with the planning How to measure carpet

How to remove & prepare laminate flooring – tips & advice

8th August 2019

If you’re thinking of laying laminate flooring yourself, a bit of planning will go a long way. For example, where do you want it to go – which room(s)? Do you want the room to look wider or longer? Will you have a floating, glued or nailed floor? In this post, we will address the key questions related to planning, removing, buying and fitting your laminate flooring. We also give advice on which laminate underlay you

How much should underlay actually cost?

9th July 2019

If you’re unsure about how much you should be paying for your underlay, then you’re in the right place. In this article, we are giving you both an overview and more detailed insights into how much you should expect to be paying for underlay. That way, you can make a better decision as to which product to purchase. We will address subjects such as Cost per square metre Delivery costs Good Underlay – is it

How to choose the best Engineered Wood Flooring – How much does it cost to install

15th April 2019

When you’re decorating or renovating your home with wood floor, choosing the right products is a huge decision. With so many options on the market and thoughts on ‘what’s fashionable’ evolving all the time. How do you make the correct choice yourself? That’s where this article comes in. It’s super important that you read this before making your big decisions. This article will take you through the detailed insights when choosing engineered wood flooring. First,

Which Carpet Backing is best? And does it really matter?

22nd January 2019

Carpet Backing is one of those things that can cost a lot of money, but once the it is down – you won’t even see it. So is it worth being picky over which backing to choose and use?This article will take a detailed look at the different types of carpet backing and help you decide which backing really is best for your floors. The first question is… Does Carpet Backing Matter? If you’re going