Engineered Wood Flooring

Posted on July 25, 2017 by jamie

Engineered Wood Flooring is a type of hardwood flooring which is composed of multiple layers of timber stuck together, and then finished with a layer of hardwood lamella. Engineered wood flooring is seen as an appealing alternative to solid wood flooring as it looks similar, but the construction of the plank allows greater stability, meaning it is able to withstand high levels of moisture and fluctuations in temperature, making it an ideal flooring solution for underfloor heating.

Why Engineered Wood Flooring?

Firstly, engineered wood flooring is even stronger than solid wood flooring due to the way it is constructed. Engineered wood floors are made up of several layers of plywood, which have been joined together, and then finished with solid wood lamella on the top layer.

Secondly, engineered wood flooring is a lot quicker and easier to install in comparison to solid wood, and this is because it uses either a click system or what’s known as a tongue and groove system. The former is the easiest of the two for self installation.

Finally, engineered wood flooring looks almost identical to solid wood, and so gives the impression of a natural product.

Which wood should I choose?

Similarly to solid wood flooring, there are a number of styles, species and colours to choose from when it comes to engineered wood! Your decision ultimately comes down to personal preference.

We have a number of options available, including oak, walnut, larch and acacia, which can also come in a number of finishes.

What are the alternatives?

Engineered wood floors are a great alternative to solid wood flooring, but the one thing they have in common is that they’re not the best solution for damp environments such as bathrooms. For these areas, vinyl or laminate would be a better choice, both of which we have available in a range of styles.

Here are a few of the most popular choices

White Smoked Brushed And Oiled Click Engineered European Oak Wood Flooring

Invisible Oiled Click Herringbone Engineered Oak Wood Flooring

Golden Hand Scraped And Brushed Engineered European Oak Wood Flooring

If you have any questions regarding this type of flooring, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Flooring options for your office

Posted on July 21, 2017 by jamie

When you are choosing flooring for your office, there are plenty of factors to consider. For example, you need to know if it will be able to cope with the amount of footfall you have on a daily basis, whether it will be easy to clean and maintain, and if it is cost effective.

With lots of flooring types to choose from, there is sure to be one that perfectly fits the needs of your office, and the below suggestions are just some of many options available to you.

Laminate flooring

Resistant to scratches and stains, laminate flooring is one of the most inexpensive, but durable, flooring types that you could choose for your office, due to being made up of resilient layers.
Fitting laminate flooring is quick and simple, so you will not need to spend lots of money getting it installed, and once it is in place, it is very easy to clean and maintain.

Carpet

With the ability to give offices a warm and homely feel, carpet feels more comfortable underfoot than harder flooring types, and is good for reducing sound pollution in noisy offices too.
Harder to maintain due to being more prone to damage or staining than alternative options, carpet tiles may be the best carpet option for offices as they can be individually removed and replaced should anything happen to them.

Vinyl flooring

Tough, waterproof, and softer to walk on than laminate, vinyl flooring is made from PVC based materials which makes it impressively durable, and ideal for offices which have a lot of footfall.
Should vinyl flooring become damaged, it can be recoated, which gives it great longevity and makes it good value for money, plus it is available in plenty of designs so you are sure to find a style that suits your office.

Hardwood flooring

One of the best-looking flooring options, hardwood is stylish, timeless, and very easy to maintain, making it a great choice for more luxurious offices.
A more expensive option, hardwood flooring is strong and durable, but any liquid that is spilled onto it must be cleaned up quickly to prevent irreversible damage from occurring.

With all of these office flooring options available to you, it is important to work out what your priorities are before making a decision, and we would be happy to help you should you have any questions while you are doing your research.

Let us visit you in your office so you can see our wide range of samples in your everyday environment and in your premises’ natural light.

Take advantage of our team’s expertise in providing the very best in commercial flooring installed at times to suit your business.

We offer a free, no-obligation quote to all homeowners and business owners wanting information and guidance on all their flooring options. We’re easy to get hold and we’ll make sure we’ll come around to meet you on a date and at a time to suit you.

Choosing the right flooring for your bathroom

Posted on July 14, 2017 by jamie

When choosing bathroom flooring it is important that you consider how functional it is, as well as how great it looks, because it will need to be water resistant, non-slip, and able to withstand the effects of humidity too.

Due to this, some types of flooring are really not suitable for use in bathrooms, so it is vital that you do your research before committing to something which may become discoloured, warped, or expand, when exposed to water.

Laminate Flooring

Made up of layers to make it durable, and naturally resistant to mould and bacteria, laminate flooring is ideal for bathrooms, and it is reasonably priced too, making it a great choice for those on a budget.

Laminate flooring is easy to maintain and can be cleaned by simply sweeping or vacuuming it, and is simple to install meaning that there is limited upheaval while it is being fitted, plus, it can be laid on top of most other flooring, excluding carpet.

Although it is mostly water resistant, laminate flooring cannot cope with standing water, so any post-shower puddles should be mopped up quickly, and it cannot be refinished if damage occurs unlike other flooring types.

LVT flooring

LVT, or luxury vinyl tile, flooring is another suitable option for bathrooms, as it is created from PVC based materials which makes it 100% waterproof.

More comfortable underfoot than laminate flooring, and with plenty of different designs available, LVT can be recoated if it becomes damage, which gives it great longevity.

As LVT flooring needs gluing down, it is not a possible DIY job, but its strength and durability means that once it is down it will stay looking fantastic for many years.

Engineered wood flooring

Many people like the idea of having solid wood floors in their bathroom, but this is not advisable due to the fact that wood will warp when exposed to humidity.

A convincing alternative to solid wood is engineered wood flooring, which looks just like the real thing, but is made from a thin layer of wood on a plywood base, giving it resistance against water.

Higher in price than laminate, but with a more authentic look, engineered wood flooring comes in plenty of colours, but unfortunately it cannot be sanded down and refinished multiple times.

With these suitable bathroom flooring options available to you, you are certain to find one to suit your tastes and requirements, and we would be happy to discuss these with you further should you have any questions.

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Welcome to Floorteck’s news page

Posted on June 27, 2017 by jamie

We’re Berkshire’s premier flooring specialists, Floorteck, and we’re proud to announce the launch of our new website at www.floorteckflooring.co.uk.

The last year has been an explosive year of growth and we’ve received some amazing feedback from our loyal customers (9.94 rating out of 10 on Checkatrade).

Owners Jamie and Jason Sadler decided that it was time that the website reflected the quality of our installations and our partnerships with world-class manufacturers.

Jamie said that, “Floorteck is determined to be the supplier and installer of choice of carpets, laminate, underlay, luxury vinyl tiles, sheet vinyl, wood flooring, engineered wood, carpet tiles, latex screed, and astro turf across Berkshire.

We service domestic and business customers all across the region, with installations in Aldershot, Ascot, Bagshot, Bracknell, Camberley, Crowthorne, Fleet, Reading, Sandhurst, Sunningdale, Windsor, Wokingham, Woosehill, and Yateley.”

The site has more information for visitors on than ever before and includes dozens of photographs from different types of successful installations. There are also pages that give visitors an in-depth look at how the fitting service works and how domestic and commercial customers are catered for.

On the About Us page, visitors can find out more about the people who work at the company and the strictly-observed customer service policies we adhere to.

Floorteck’s Facebook page has proved a great draw for customers and visitors. Jamie and Jason are looking at adding extra features and functionality in the coming year.

“Customers come back to Floorteck time and time again. The old website didn’t really reflect that fact. It didn’t get across how much we at Floorteck view customers as family and how grateful we are for every time someone places trust in us to do work for them,” says Jamie.

Bookmark our site now and be sure to follow us on our Facebook page.

New Website!

Posted on May 10, 2016 by jamie

We’ve got a brand new website as of June 2017! Take a look around to see what we do and don’t forget to give us a call or use our contact form if you’d like any help at all.