From floor novice to floor ninja
Why is our guide for you?
- You're comparing wood floors and they all look the same.
- You're worried about your subfloor, and how the floor will be fitted.
- You're project managing a renovation.
- You don't know what a fair price for a floor should be and are confused by fake sales.
- You want your flooring to last 20+ years.
- You're worried about a wood floor in a kitchen or you have pets.
- You're about to buy an LVT floor (and we're not big fans...)
what our guide covers
Floor Choice?
-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
looking 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
The Homeowner's guide to buying a wood floor
