FAQs: Wood Flooring Installation & Care

Yes, we’re happy to supply wood flooring for DIY fitting. Please refer to our Supply Only page for details. We also offer free advice on installation and provide volume and trade discounts.

Absolutely. We provide free, no-obligation estimates and will visit your home at a convenient time with samples of wood flooring. Our goal is to provide honest advice so you can make an informed decision.

Yes, we offer floor sanding and can make necessary repairs. We finish the floor with a high-quality lacquer for maximum protection.

Yes, our team of specialists can restore parquet floors. Contact us for a free home visit and quotation. We also supply and fit new parquet flooring.

The choice depends on your personal taste and the room’s character. Options include solid or engineered wood, various wood types, board sizes, finishes (lacquer or oil), and surface styles (antique, distressed, brushed). Visit our showroom and take home samples to decide.

Glued installation:
Ideal for larger areas, floors with underfloor heating, or continuous flooring across multiple rooms. The floor is glued directly to the subfloor using flexible adhesive. If your subfloor is made of floorboards, ply sheeting must be installed first.

Floating installation:
Boards are glued or clicked together over an underlay without fixing them to the subfloor. Suitable for engineered wood flooring, not solid wood.

Floating floors are installed over an underlay. The planks are glued or clicked together but not attached to the subfloor. This method is recommended for engineered wood, not solid wood.

For glued installations, leave a 15mm gap. For floating installations, allow at least 5mm for every metre of width and 15mm for the length.

Fit the kitchen first, leaving kickboards and end panels off. Then, install the floor up to the cabinet legs and fit the kickboards. This method saves material and labour while protecting the floor in case of leaks.

Yes, but only if the linoleum is sound and securely adhered to the subfloor.

Use wood-floor soap for maintenance and Osmo Wash & Care Cleaner with an oil refresher if the floor dries out. Avoid harsh chemicals.

Lacquered floors are durable, but oiled floors are easier to repair. Scratches on oiled floors can be spot-treated with light sanding and a couple of oil coats.

Yes, sunlight can change the colour of wood over time. Light woods may darken, while dark woods may lighten. Each type of wood has a unique ageing process.

Most stains can be sanded out. Severe stains (e.g., water, animal urine, hot fats) may be permanent.

The wear layer is the hardwood surface on engineered wood flooring. Typically 4-6mm thick, it can last decades and be sanded multiple times.

Yes, but sanding removes about 1mm of the wear layer. Avoid heavy sanding machinery to prevent uneven surfaces.

Solid wood is unsuitable, but engineered wood works well. Refer to our Underfloor Heating page for details.

Wood is a natural product, so each plank has unique grain patterns and colours. These variations are part of its charm.

Lay planks parallel to the room’s main light source or the most used entrance for the best aesthetic effect. Practicality and room layout may also influence the direction.