Tiling always seemed easy to me. I mean how difficult is it to slap a bit of tiling cement down and then put the tile on top?

It is only when I had a go when I realised how difficult it is to do. (more…)

It’s funny what you find out on the internet.

Somebody mentioned travertine to me the other day and I thought it must be something to do with Trappist monks. (more…)

When it comes to choosing flooring for your home you are spoilt for choice nowadays, with all kinds of flooring available.
Some of the flooring you can select from is vinyl, ceramic tiles, linoleum, porcelain tiles, laminate, bamboo, wood engineered, concrete, cork, hardwood and natural stone. (more…)

After a December that was colder than previous years and a January set to be worse the UK has found itself in the grip of bad weather, many northern cities like Manchester found themselves at the mercy of the elements, Manchester Airport for example had to be closed because of the large amount of snow, as well as many businesses. These extremes of weather don’t just affect business but householders too, as many people will also be suffering from the damage caused to their homes by the snow.

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If you want to give your home a natural feel and look why not choose travertine.
Travertine, which has been used for paving since ancient times in Italy, Greece and Turkey, has its own unmistakable character.  This natural stone is unique and has a warm, aged appearance that makes it the ideal choice for beautiful and distinctive wall tiles and floor tiles. (more…)

Travertine tiles have existed for thousands of years. They have long been used in Greece, Italy, Turkey and many other countries. Nevertheless, they remain a staple element in designing homes and buildings, used for walls, floors and other parts of an edifice.

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There is a wide range of flooring available for the home. Which type of flooring you choose will depend on the room in which it is to be laid and your own preferences as to colour and style.

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Today homeowners have the option of using a wide range of flooring in their homes, but still one of the most popular is carpet. Many people are unaware of how carpet fibres and the construction of a carpet can make some carpet types very superior to others. Carpet retailers are often guilty of encouraging customers to sacrifice quality in the drive to save money. However, spending a bit more to get a better quality carpet can save money in the long run. Another common problem is poor fitting. Badly fitted carpets will leave noticeable bumps and gaps. A good professional carpet fitter will ensure that your carpet is laid properly. The National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers is the UK trade association for floorlayers/carpet fitters.

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