We need to talk about underfloor heating; wood flooring, heating systems and how to get it right
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About Your Floor, Essential Reading

We need to talk about underfloor heating; wood flooring, heating systems and how to get it right

“Is your flooring compatible with underfloor heating” is one of the most common questions we get asked at Kite. And almost always, the answer is "yes". Most engineered wood floors are compatible with some form of underfloor heating, but the tricky thing is that not all floors are compatible with every system. So the correct question should...

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How to fit a Herringbone floor
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Floor Choice, General Knowledge

How to fit a Herringbone floor…

(Or what you need to know if you’re having one fitted…) Instagram is great. We love it. The reason? Because through images and text you can answer the most important questions in flooring and they all start with a “Why”? Why should you have a Herringbone floor? Why should you pay for a professional...

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Designer Tips, Floor Choice

We don’t do sales. But sometimes you can pick up a Kite Floor bargain.

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. They’ll be a Mothers Day Sale, Valentines Sale, Easter Bonanza, and any other name their marketing department can...

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Essential Reading, Floor Choice, General Knowledge

Need a wood floor in a hurry? Here are our top tips to get the perfect floor last minute.

We have different types of clients at Kite. Some choose a floor before they have bought a house. Others choose a floor, then choose another, then ask for more samples, then finally decide to go with the original floor. This blog is for those who leave it to the last minute (we also have unlucky clients who...

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The Ultimate Flooring Guide. 21 questions to take you from novice to expert.
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Essential Reading, General Knowledge

The Ultimate Flooring Guide. 21 questions to take you from novice to expert.

I got 21 questions to go. I got 21 questions to flow.... For most of our clients, when they approach us, they're working on their first renovation, so when it comes to flooring, we need to start at the beginning. To help people make the right floor choice, we've created a list of the...

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Beautiful and hard wearing. Premium Laminate is awesome. Don't buy a cheap wood floor
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Floor Choice

Beautiful and hard wearing. Premium Laminate is awesome. Don’t buy a cheap wood floor.

At Kite our mission is to find you the perfect floor and whilst we mainly sell wood floors, the reality is they aren’t right for every project. For a start, wood flooring done properly is expensive, especially over large areas and with uneven subfloors. Also, regardless of finish, wood flooring will always require some maintenance. If you...

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Andre Kong Studio named winner of the Surface Design Award in the Housing Exterior category
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Essential Reading

Andre Kong Studio named winner of the Surface Design Award in the “Housing Exterior” category.

Andre Kong studio is a relatively new business, and was one of our first clients. Launched in 2021, Andre had 9 years experience in developing and leading ambitious projects across all scales and sectors for international practices including Heatherwick Studio, where he is a part-time Senior Associate.  Since their first order they have specified...

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Eco-Friendly Flooring: Four strategies to get to the truth about sustainable flooring options in your home
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Essential Reading, Floor Choice

Eco-Friendly Flooring: Four strategies to get to the truth about sustainable flooring options in your home.

Like any industry, the flooring industry faces sustainability challenges.  Almost every flooring manufacturer we know claims their floors are sustainable. We see a never-ending line-up of badges and accreditations, that rubber stamp environmental credentials, so it is no surprise that things get confusing. If sustainability matters, and for many of our...

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