Which underlay for engineered wood flooring? Uneven subfloors, soundproofing (dB), insulation (tog), damp, underfloor heating and glued floors, explained by floor fitters.
17
Aug
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Kite Flooring Blog | Expert Tips, Design Inspiration & Flooring Guides
03
Jul
For those of us who work in the flooring industry, the British Standards 8201:2011 is entwined in everything we do. But what actually is it, and does it actually matter if you’re buying a floor?
Some light reading for your Summer holidays?
11
Jun
Here’s the hard truth. Sometimes, you can’t fit flooring. So, we’ve written a blog, listing several common themes that delay fitting and/or cause cost creep.
24
May
Shhhh, we’re going to let you into a secret in the flooring world.
Most floors sold online are always on sale. Literally, always. Whatever time of the year, Spring, Summer, Autumn (you get the idea..). Many of the larger online-only companies we track don’t...
18
May
How a herringbone floor is laid, step by step: subfloor prep, levelling, which direction to run it, setting out, borders and brass inlays.
04
May
There are almost limitless options with wood flooring, which is confusing; we generally don’t buy flooring every day! Our advice is to think along two lines; Design and Quality.
26
Apr
Professional fitters are not right for every project. But if you’re looking for a high-quality finish on your wood floor, and want that floor to perform over many years, then we would always recommend spending a little more money to achieve this.
18
Apr
At Kite, our mission is to find you the perfect floor. And whilst we mainly specialise in wooden flooring we also know it isn’t the only option out there.
07
Mar
How to clean and look after a wood floor: what never to use, the right soap for oiled floors, the cleaner for lacquered ones, and how to deal with scratches.
19
Jan
Floated or glued down? How engineered wood flooring is laid, and how to choose the right method for your subfloor, herringbone or underfloor heating.
17
Jan
When we launched our business in 2018, we were surprised by the number of flooring strategies, even from professional floor buyers.
25
Nov
If you’re trying to choose between light, dark, or any other colour of wood flooring, there are two main factors we consider; the style of the room, and the light in the room.
03
Jun
At Kite, we’re lucky to work with a number of bold designers, who set the trends for 2020 and beyond. So what are they choosing for their flooring options?
06
Mar
At Kite, we believe in a curated range and our finishes cover almost all every scenario, from rustic to contemporary, from straight boards to patterned.
06
Feb
They’ve decided they want to fit an engineered wood floor in their home. A great decision!
YOUR FREE GUIDE TO BUYING A WOOD FLOOR
Kite Flooring have put together a comprehensive guide to buying a wood floor.
Many of your questions are answered in the guide.
