From floor novice to floor ninja
Our Guide to buying a wood floor
Most people don't buy floors everyday, which is where our guide comes in.
It covers everything you need when thinking about a new floor.
From floor choice, to subfloor, from fitting to budgeting.
Whether you buy a floor through us or somebody else, we guarantee it will save you time and money
what our guide covers
What floor should i choose?
-Wood, vinyl and laminate?
-Pets and floors.
-How much should you budget on flooring?
-Are floors really always on sale? The truth about pricing.
-Flooring samples. Do they tell the full story?
Let's get technical
-There's more than one way of fitting a floor; floated or glued.
-Do I need a professional fitter? What even is one?
-Having a Herringbone fitted? What you need to know if you're having one fitted.
-Underfloor heating. Water or electric? Overfloor or screed?
-Project management nirvana. Screed dry times, subfloor preparation, plywood or OSB. Save time and money
How to look after your floor?
-How to look after your flooring after it has been fitted?
-What to do if an accident happens.
What people say
"Couldn’t recommend the team at Kite Flooring enough — both as a homeowner and as an architect.
We were refurbishing our home and looked everywhere for a flooring supplier who could match the specific finish of our new kitchen. Kite got it spot on. The floor matches perfectly and runs seamlessly throughout the house. They were also far more flexible and thoughtful than the usual “go-to” suppliers I’ve used in the past, and were able to tailor things to suit the project properly.
Really pleased with the result and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again."
Rhys and Magda, Balham, August 2025
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