Wooden and Hard Wood Flooring Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire

If you’re planning underfloor heating (UFH) for a room and want a wood finish, the short answer is that engineered wood flooring, and engineered oak in particular, is the best wood flooring for underfloor heating. Its layered, cross grain construction resists the swelling and shrinking that solid wood suffers from as the floor temperature rises and falls, while still giving y...

When summer finally arrives, it brings more than sunshine. For anyone with a solid or engineered wood floor, the warmer months introduce a real risk of expansion, gaps, and movement that can catch homeowners off guard. Understanding why this happens, and what you can do to manage it, can save your floor from lasting damage.

Wood is a hygroscopic material. That means...

Herringbone flooring has been making statements in interiors for over four centuries. In 2026, it’s showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. From hallways in period homes across Surrey and Sussex to kitchen extensions in contemporary new-builds, the zigzag pattern remains one of the most requested styles we see. But what is it about herringbone that keeps drawing people b...

If you’ve been shopping for hardwood flooring, you’ve probably come across the terms parquet, plank, and board flooring and wondered whether they’re all referring to the same thing. They’re not. Each describes a distinct style, and the difference between parquet, plank, and board flooring goes well beyond just the size of each piece. Understanding what sets them apart will he...