150m² of reclaimed-effect engineered oak and 33 clad steps for WatchHouse’s London Bridge office and apartments. Looks 200 years old. Made last month.
20
Oct
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Floor Choice
14
Oct
Should you have the same floor throughout your home, or mix herringbone and plank, warm and pale? A London floor fitter’s view, plus a real Stoke Newington example.
03
Apr
We launched Kite off the back of a frustrating experience trying to find a floor, since then, we’ve helped 100s of families get the perfect floor. Like any new business, in a competitive sector, we’ve had our ups and downs, but we’re pretty damn good at it...
21
Jan
The flooring industry is a master at confusing people. Firstly, we love our acronyms; LVT, SPC, DPM… you get the idea. Also, on every flooring website there always seems to be a new fancy product that has just been launched, that promises to be both your perfect...
29
Jul
What a wood floor really costs per m², fitted: the floor, the subfloor and the fitter, with real London prices from £36 laminate to engineered parquet.
14
Jun
Elm Flooring; A Beautiful Alternative to Oak.
25
Feb
At Kite, we believe one of the challenges with buying a floor is you never know if you’re getting a good deal and one of the main reason for this is that most retailers only sell floors through sales.
08
Nov
We have different types of clients at Kite. Some choose a floor before they have bought a house.
31
Jul
Laminate or engineered wood? How they compare on price, wear, water and maintenance, and why a premium laminate beats a cheap wood floor.
04
Apr
Almost every floor claims to be sustainable. Four ways to check if it really is: life cycle, FSC or PEFC certification, how it’s made and how much wood it uses.
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.
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.
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
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.
