Get Floored - Inside or Out...
Published: 29th July 2008 | Author: Tom Klein
Whilst alfresco living will allow late summer parties and plenty of wine don’t hit the deck until you have seen our prices on quality flooring. We have a vast range of interior floor tiles and exterior paving at prices to bowl you over.
It’s well documented – flooring is the most important surface in the home, but we suggest that not enough time is spent on finding the right materials. In the current climate of staying put it is worthwhile making an effort to spruce up our properties for a nicer stay or to achieve higher yield from tenants.
An eye-catching floor can make all the difference to a home’s general appearance. Even shabby and tired looking properties can be turned around with a beautiful floor.
Lifestyle of residents and the design of home should establish the type of floor selected. The amount of wear the floor receives in each space should be calculated and materials chosen accordingly.
Using similar flooring throughout the house has been the trend for some years but this is getting boring and does not capture different needs from each room. Once again developers and DIYers alike are using different flooring surfaces for each living space. The key to this is selecting different options that have a common design element, such as a similar colour or texture. This will help the eye flow easily through the space.
Commonly transitional areas, such as entranceways, doorways and at the foot of the stairs, take a lot of foot traffic. With much prominence given to indoor/outdoor flow, interior and exterior flooring is often contrasted and visible.
Strong links are needed between flooring chosen for indoor and outdoor use. Rather than using timber decking outside and real wood flooring indoors with contrasting direction, it is more stylish to select an outdoor tile , which links to the interior via a complementary colour or similar texture.
Porcelain Tiles
Durable and hard wearing ensures porcelain tiles have longevity of appearance. Available in a wide variety of styles such as stone effect and patterns, the same tile can often have different surface treatments. Available for indoor and outdoor use, they create a seamless flow, are low maintenance and great for repelling spills and dirt.
Natural Stone
While still desirable, marble , granite , slate and limestone are extremely porous and need to be sealed. An authentic finish is created by using any of these materials and an added benefit allows them to be installed indoors and outdoors. Remember to use the different stone treatment products to ensure these items stay looking great.
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With next-day delivery to most of the UK, a wide range of tiles , paving , grout , adhesive and sealant , we can supply all of your tiling and paving needs. We offer secure payment facilities so you or your client can choose the tiles and paving you want and order them from us with complete peace of mind. Browse the site to find exactly what you’re looking for, or call us on 08000 192 405 or email contact@buildersuperstore.co.uk
