Parquet wood block designs :- we have noticed an increase in the use of traditional wood block flooring in herringbone, double herringbone, basketweave and ladder patterns. Wood block flooring features heavily in our new showroom design as we think it offers customers that 'something a little bit different' to the typical strip wood flooring. Although wood block is an exclusive product it is now available in more species than the traditional oak block flooring that was popular in stately homes throughout Europe in the past 2 centuries. We can install maple, beech, wenge and teak battens (and other species) in a myriad of designs. Once laid the parquet floor is sanded and can be finished in ultra matt, matt or gloss lacquers or oils. We are one of a few companies that offer this full service to the highest of standards in the UK. As home owners, architects and interior designers become aware of the more intricate designs that we can achieve with wood block flooring, we anticipate a greater demand for this service throughout next year.
Although engineered flooring is already a popular alternative to solid wood floors we envisage that the increased number of multilayer boards being introduced to the market will continue this trend into 2009. Some of the exciting products that we will be introducing are engineered elm and also a semi solid sycamore floor. The trend in recent years has seen 3-strip boards being replaced by single plank engineered boards. This trend will continue with species like oak but in a variety of finishes, stains and effects. We have noticed in the last few years that the improved stability of engineered boards is ideal for the changing Scottish climate. We think that the more stable performance will see increased use of multilayer wooden floors in 2009.
We are really excited about the numerous possibilities when combining different flooring products such as wood and granite. The permutations when laying a combination floor are endless - we can frame large granite tiles with wood flooring forming a lattice effect or lay a granite floor with wood inserts or vice versa. The contrast between the polished granite finish and warm wood tones works really well and is open to creative licence.
We have covered granite flooring in previous posts and would just reaffirm our belief that 2009 will be the year when granite floors become more mainstream in the UK.
Leather flooring in a click system - we think this flooring will be a surprise hit in 2009 for customers looking for something unique. This is a new product that is easy to install, is made from recycled leather and has a 25 year guarantee. Watch this space!!
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