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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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British Standards or BS. Why they matter and how to avoid problems in the future
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Essential Reading, General Knowledge

British Standards or BS. Why they matter and how to avoid problems in the future.

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? For those of you who don’t know, The...

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Do I need a professional floor fitter?
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Essential Reading, General Knowledge

Do I need a professional floor fitter?

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.

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About Your Floor, Essential Reading

How to look after your new wood floor – use of a natural soap and a maintenance oil will keep your floor looking great.

So, you’ve just had a new wood floor fitted. One of the next questions people always ask is, “How do I maintain it?”. Firstly, here's what not to do (and that's probably most important). DON'T USE DETERGENTS. They're really bad for your floor, and can leave marks. Secondly, is your...

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There's more than one way to fit a floor.
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Essential Reading, Project Management

There’s More Than One Way To Fit A Floor; Why It Matters To Your Project.

Many people don't know you can fit a floor floated, glued down or nailed. Here we discuss how to choose the best strategy. As a family, we occasionally try to have a conversation over dinner. So, the other evening, I recently posed some questions to my 7 and 4 year old.

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