Month: July 2020

How To Ensure Your Flooring Match Your Walls

Redecorating your home is a fun process. After all, who doesn’t enjoy picking out new decor items and adding new aesthetics into your living space? Whether you select something from Pantone’s color of the year palette, or move forward with a neutral tone, there’s something about new decor that can inspire you in the weeks and months ahead.

As much fun as it is to start with a clean slate, that can also be intimidating. Where do you start? How do you begin? Walk into any paint department and you’ll find unlimited color potential. Combine that with flooring choices and the possibilities are limitless.

Sometimes it feels as if the best place to begin is not to start at all.

Yet you’re here and looking for advice on how to move forward. We’re glad to help.

Because once you get a few things down, you’ll have a much easier time finalizing your decisions.

Matching vs coordinating – which do you choose?

Before we move forward, it’s important to understand the two concepts of matching and coordinating. These are the foundation of good decor.

Matching means identical. It means the two items are from the same set. They belong together. In the case of making your walls match your flooring, it would mean they are identical in color. In your kitchen, you might use oak wood for the flooring, the cabinetry, and even for the woodwork. When you look across your kitchen it would all blend together.

How To Ensure Your Flooring Match Your WallsCoordinating, however, is a bit different. Coordinating doesn’t mean a perfect match, but they go well together anyway. They may be different shades, hues, or even textures, but when you put them together, they complement one another.

There is an entire industry built around coordinating. Colors, textures, patterns and more can all be artfully chosen to create a unique space. We’re going to stay a bit simpler for this article, but know you can take this as far out as you desire. (And it really is quite fascinating when you dive deep.)

Now that you know the difference between matching and coordinating, you might already be adjusting your plans. To make your floors match your walls, you can carry tile or wood from one section to the next, or you can focus on harmonizing the two to create a cohesive look. Coordinating will give you more freedom in exploring colors, textures, and designs, all the while creating a look that works together beautifully.

Now let’s start with the floors

Now that you have a better idea of the decor terms of matching and coordinating, let’s explore design elements a bit further.

How would you describe your home? Country? Modern? Spanish hacienda? Minimalist?

See how each of those terms brought a different thought to mind?

A home decor built around a country vibe would bring to mind wood and a lot of homey features. Colors will be softer. Vintage fabrics may be used. It’s like picturing a rustic farmhouse your grandmother may have kept.

Spanish hacienda, on the other hand, invokes an entirely different decor. Tile comes to mind. A specific color palette of whites and reds. Lots of plants, plenty of pottery, and a combination of wood and iron.

While curb appeal may set the stage for what lies inside, it’s the flooring that dictates what the look will be throughout the home. Imagine seeing the traditional Spanish hacienda look on the outside, only to walk into a modern structure on the inside. The two looks wouldn’t blend. And frankly, it would probably be difficult to truly love your home because you aren’t sticking with a plan. It’s confusing, and it shows.

Start with the overall feel. What is your home telling you? What’s the right style based on the overall design? That’s your best place to start. It lays the groundwork for your room.

Wall color for wood floors

Here in Colorado, we love our wood floors. While you might choose tile in the bathrooms or carpet in the bedrooms, we’re willing to bet you’ve selected hardwood for many other areas throughout your home. Why? Because it’s timeless and beautiful.

And if you’re redecorating based on your hardwood flooring, it might be difficult to decide what to do. Can you just slap up any paint color and have it go well with any hardwood finish? There is a way to have it flow naturally.

If your hardwood floors have a lighter hue, they will inherently make the room feel a bit larger. To continue with that trend, it’s important to keep your walls as light and bright as you can. Pure white is often too white for homeowners. Luckily, there are many different options to tone it down. Select an undertone in gray or brown. Use a shade of white that further compliments the look you’re trying to achieve. Pick up a few paint charts and start playing with color. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you gravitate towards a specific look.

If your hardwood floors have a darker hue, it’s usually to make a room feel cozier. Think log cabin. Think rustic ski lodge. That’s a perfect look here in Colorado. Dark floors stand up well to bold, beautiful colors. If you want to make a statement, start the aesthetics off with a dark hardwood floor. Just be sure you stick with a similar tone when making your final selection. Dark hardwoods come with many different shades – they can have undertones of blue, red, tan, or yellow. Pick up on this color trend when selecting your wall color shade. It will set the direction for your decor.

Of course, all of this is just the beginning of what you can do to add color elements into your design. How about the ceiling? Or chair rails? Embellishments? Or molding?

And you don’t have to paint the entire room in one color. How about using different colors to make different sections pop? We love big, bold signature walls complemented by a shade of white throughout the rest of the room. It gives your eye someplace to go. It creates a harmonious look and feel.

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Summer Style: 11 Interior & Flooring Trends for 2020

Worried you’re falling behind on the latest summer décor trends? Well, worry no more. We’ve got the latest 2020 flooring trends to make sure your home makes the grade with this summer interior trends.

 

When it comes to the latest styles and trends, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Interior is subjective after all, and we all have our own unique taste. We have accumulated our favourite summer interior ideas, to help inspire you and keep you on trend this summer. 

  • Indoor jungles: a natural, urban effect ambience to your space.
  • Herringbone and Chevron Flooring: a timeless style where classic meets contemporary.
  • Sustainable flooring: looking amazing whilst playing a part in the conservation of our ecosystem. 
  • Panelling is an easy and stand out way to add bold features.
  • Rustic décor incorporates period features whilst still having a modern home.
  • Fun patterned floors add an engaging attribute to your smaller spaces.
  • Beach vibes make the most out lighter tones, creating that refreshing airy feel to your home.
  • Bringing a pop of colour into your home is a simple way to make a bold statement.
  • Add more texture and depth to your space by injecting a bit of fun to your room with patterns. 
  • Abstract décor can be a great way to bring unique features to your home. 
  • Black is back and here to make a statement. With the ability to contrast many colours, it allows for daring designs. 

Latest Trends and Styles: 

Interior pages crowd your social media, and the summer sun rays intrude through your windows as we enter the prime periods of heat for the summer. The pressure is on to make our homes current and refreshing. 

 

You want to create an enjoyable space to spend time with your loved ones – right? 

 

Well, here are some summer interior ideas to inspire you to do just that, and breathe new life into your home. 

 

Indoor Jungle

 

Starting to notice the introduction of plant life in the homes of your friends or family? Then you need to catch up! This summer 2020 interior trend incorporates urban décor and dark wood floors, and is achievable in any home. 

 

Further, plant life is a great way to tie a simplistic aesthetic and nature together. This is often a minimalistic setting with little furnishings, enhanced by the emerald tones in greenery that ornament the room, providing a jungle vibe. 

Summer home décor - Home filled with plant life

 

To obtain the full effect and draw out the tones of the decorative vegetation, a dark wood flooring is a great way to contrast. This almost replicates the tones and textures seen in a jungle, and is a great way to captivate your guests, giving them a stylish urban vibe to relax in. 

 

A wide range of flooring options are available to allow versatility. When it comes to colours and wood effect, most flooring types, such as solid and engineered wood, laminate, luxury vinyl tiles and EvoCore, will accommodate this look, offering darker shades and tones. 

 

However, to maximise the naturality, engineered wood flooring would provide the full effect having a top layer of real wood with genuine features found in wood. Exposing knots, grains and mineral markings that are caused by the effects of the outdoors. 

Flooring to Compliment This Trend

Farmhouse Golden Smoked Oak Engineered wood  Loft Summer Oak Engineered Wood Salcombe Smoked Ember Oak Engineered Wood
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Timeless – Herringbone and Chevron flooring

 

Sometimes, some things just never get old; flooring styles such as herringbone and chevron are no exception. These 2020 flooring trends really bring a focal point to your space. And, with so much going on at your feet, the rest of your furnishings and décor don’t have to be over the top. 

 

Herringbone

 

Herringbone flooring refers to the timeless, zigzag pattern parquet blocks are laid in to form a distinctive fishbone style. This gives a classic yet contemporary finish to any room in your home.

 

Summer interior trends - Herringbone Pearl Oak Laminate Flooring
Herringbone Pearl Oak Laminate Flooring

 

Becoming more and more popular, herringbone flooring can be suited to the styles of many homes due to its timeless appearance. So whether you’re a minimalist or one for retro interiors, this flooring will work with whatever your design aesthetic. 

 

Herringbone flooring can be purchased in an array of colours to complement your space and personal preference, thus making it achievable for anyone to bring this flooring into their décor. 

 

Chevron

 

Another timeless classic flooring style that brings a focal point to any room due to its distinctive pattern is chevron. The chevron pattern shares resemblance to the herringbone style flooring, with one significant difference: the floorboards are facing each other, creating a “V” shape rather than the iconic zig-zag of herringbone.

 

Summer interior trends - Grey Chevron Flooring
Brushed Grey Chevron Oak Solid Wood

 

Again, with its classic yet contemporary demeanour, this 2020 flooring trend can be introduced into any home, with any aesthetic. 

 

Like an elegant look with Chesterfield sofas and brass framed paintings? How about a shabby chic feel? Not a problem, this summer home décor will go with any style, and its versatility means that if you want to redecorate – great! This flooring trend will still look amazing with whatever interior changes you want to make.

 

Never go out of style with these 2020 flooring trends for your summer home décor. 

 

Sustainability is Stylish

 

With the ever-present importance to preserve the environment, it is important – now more than ever – that we ensure we’re sustainable and environmentally friendly wherever possible. 

 

Well, this 2020 flooring trend achieves just that, whilst looking amazing and offering a tonne of other benefits. Let us introduce you to the EvoCore range.

 

EvoCore flooring is a versatile flooring range that is compatible with any room of the house. Yes, any! Bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms; there are no limits. Additionally, EvoCore designs can be bespoke, and to your taste with mix and match colour and style options. Not forgetting, you guessed it… it’s 100% recyclable and eco friendly; it’s even made from 80% recycled materials!

 

Summer interior trends - EvoCore 360 Tiled flooring
EvoCore 360 Foggy Shore Tiles

                     

 

EvoCore offers a range of other benefits too, including: 

 

  • Waterproof 
  • Antislip 
  • Hardwearing
  • Pet Friendly
  • Premium and Essential ranges offer in built underlay 
  • Easy installation
  • Homewide suitability
  • Noise Reduction
  • Real Wood Feel
  • Hides Subfloor Imperfections

 

Not only are you doing your part in conservation duties, but your home will look amazing and you’ll be up to date with the latest 2020 flooring trends. 

 

Panelling

 

Now they say history repeats itself, and with this summer interior trend, that appears to correct! Wall panelling is on the rise this summer. Previously used to border a wall, this style segments an over the top wallpaper with a wooden panelled section below. You know the style we mean. In fact, watch any 70’s film, and you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about.

 

But, it’s making a comeback. We all love a comeback story, don’t we? 

 

And the beauty of panelling is that you can do whatever you want with it. No more sticking to the norms. 

 

Summer home décor - Images of styles of panelling on walls

 

Squares, rectangles, zigzags; panelling styles are limitless. This summer interior idea is one that is making a bold appearance when coupled with the right flooring. A contrasting colour helps accentuate the panelled wall, and draw focus to it as a key feature of any room. 

 

Moreover, this look is easily achievable and can be done by anyone at any DIY skill level. With a step by step guide of how to create this look, you can introduce this style into your home in no time.

 

 

Rustic

 

Now, we’ll look at another trend that has had its own comeback story. Rustic.

 

With summer interior trends grasping onto the idea of combining classic with contemporary, this trend has become a hit for those homeowners with period features that they want to highlight. 

 

Got beams in your roof? An old oak mantle piece drawing attention to your log burner? Why not harmonise the room with other rustic furnishings and natural looking flooring? Couple this with whites and natural light, and you have your contemporary vibe, whilst still exposing amazing traditional features that make your house unique. 

Summer home décor - Room with rustic decor

This look can be created when buying flooring such as laminate. It offers a real wood feel and striking features and complements the wooden period effects around your home. 

 

Fun Flooring Patterns

 

Next, we’ll look at a trend that shows wacky is the new wonderful, with fun and “out there” patterns emerging in the 2020 flooring trends department.

 

The mismatched floors, the sharp contrasting colours and the aztec patterns, all provide a way of giving your rooms a ‘wow’ factor. 

 

Summer interior trends - Patterned tile flooring
Valencia Tile Retro Blue Grey

 

Popular in smaller rooms of the home, this 2020 flooring trend is commonly used in kitchens and bathrooms as an easy method of making a small space engaging. 

 

Flooring with more pattern and colour through it tends to work better in smaller rooms. This prevents the patterns becoming overwhelming on the eye. Don’t worry – if you were thinking of transforming a larger space, patterns that don’t appear as “busy” still look amazing in larger spaces. 

 

Get eccentric with fun flooring patterns with this summer interior trend.

 

Beach House

 

With all the summer feels, holiday desires soon set in and we want to be walking barefoot on the sand under a tropical sunset. While that is possible, and offers a brief moment of escape, why not go the extra mile and bring that holiday beach vibe, to you?

 

Summer home décor - light and airy beach house

 

Introducing those white tones through furnishings, floorings and accessories, helps to freshen up your home and create a light and airy feel associated with being at the beach. 

 

Going for white or light grey flooring can help with light reflections around the room, making it feel larger in size and a more space to be in. 

 

Who wouldn’t want to feel like they’re on holiday all summer long?

Flooring to Compliment This Trend

 

Villa Gala Oak White Laminate Venice Whitewashed Oak LVT Vintage Chateau Herringbone White Chestnut Laminate
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Pops of colour

 

Noticed those bright and summery colours coming into play? The oranges and the yellows that are used in furnishing like pillows, a feature wall or a rug to embellish your home.

 

They look great, don’t they?

 

That’s because their bright nature makes a bold statement in any room. This is especially true when coupled with softer coloured furnishings such as grey sofas, or floors. 

 

Summer home décor - Room with yellow feature wall

 

This summer home décor trend is SO easy to accomplish as it can be created through the addition of a few bright pillows and furnishings, to add that touch of colour. For this reason, this has become a popular trend this summer!

Flooring to Compliment This Trend

 

Luxury Silk Grey Oak Solid Wood Farmhouse Grey Laminate Mayfair Pearl Oak Engineered Wood
Summer interior trends - Luxury Silk grey oak solid wood flooring Summer interior trends - Farmhouse Grey Laminate Flooring Summer interior trends - Mayfair Pearl Oak river Engineered wood

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Make a bold statement in your room with a touch of colour!

 

Pattern on Pattern

 

You know that popular saying “less is more”, well not with this summer home décor idea. Dramatic is the new simple when it comes to standards for this summer!

 

Summer home décor - Room filled with patterns

Patterns upon patterns is what is gripping the attention in the world of interior design this summer. Add more depth and textures to your rooms with patterned wallpaper, flooring and furnishings. Too much is never enough with this latest summer home décor trend.

 

Flooring to Compliment This Trend

 

Milano Click Black Slate LVT Valencia Tile Retro Light Florence Tile Palazzo Slate 
Summer interior trends - Black Slate LVT flooring Summer interior trends - Patterned tile flooring Summer interior trends - Florence tile patterned flooring

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Abstract

 

For summer 2020 typical just isn’t enough. Wallpaper and a one colour painted wall just won’t suffice when it comes to this trend. 

 

Have you been seeing a spiral in, well… Spirals? Dots? Diamond patterns and multicoloured triangles? Don’t be concerned. You’re not crazy.

 

But these patterns are. With this new summer interior trend, anything goes! 

Geometric patterned wall summer home décor

 

With unique patterns on the wall drawing the focus, and a contrasting floor, your space is sure to stand out this summer, being a talking point for those gatherings. 

 

 

Black is the new Black 

 

You heard us! Black has looped back around and is making quite the impression. 

 

With its versatility in contrasting with an array of colours and styles, this trend allows for bold statements to be incorporated in standing out against black walls and dark tone. 

 

Compliment a black room with any white or bright coloured furnishing or light coloured flooring, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the visual appeal created by the juxtaposing tones accentuating your home. 

Summer home décor - Room with black feature wall

This look can be achieved with dark paint or wallpaper, followed by the incorporation of a lighter colour. Why not try a feature wall on top of the black using white contrasting wall hangings to allure you to the bold statement made in the dark room? Add more depth by introducing a white floor. 

 

This daring look is easy to create and will bring you bang up to trend in the latest 2020 summer interior trends. 

 

Feeling inspired?

 

Like what you see? Good! Because that means you’re already a step in the right direction to being on trend with your summer home décor. 

 

With some trends offering a timeless aesthetic, you won’t even have to consider whether or not trends will last, and worry about redecorating it again in the near future. 

 

Have any flooring related questions? Get in touch now and our team of experts will be more than happy to help you with all you need to know.

 

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Can You Mix Different Hardwood Flooring In Your Home?

When you think of your perfect “forever” home, what does it look like?

Most of us have at least a few ideas of things it would include.

A gourmet kitchen? Yep.

A master suite to make celebrities jealous? You bet.

But when you really sit down and start envisioning every single space, it’s equally important to start with the floors. What do you see on the floor space?

Here in Colorado, a lot of homeowners see hardwood flooring throughout. And we get it – hardwood is beautiful. But do you want hardwood in every room, on every floor?

What if you already have your “forever” home and hardwood is only in a few rooms?

What if you want something different in certain rooms? You “see” your office space different from the bedrooms.

What if you’re trying to match hardwood already in your kitchen, and it’s impossible to find?

Now what?

Can you mix different hardwood flooring and still have a house that looks its best?

The short answer is: Yes! Here’s how.

Divide your house up by rooms

Houses are rarely designed as one large open space. Instead, they are created with individual rooms assigned to separate tasks. Yes, you might love open concept living. Your kitchen, dining, and living space may all flow together. But they still provide separate duties, and function differently throughout the day.

Maybe your kitchen has large south facing windows. Maybe the family room receives streams of sunshine all day long, while the dining space is a little darker, almost cave-like.

Can You Mix Different Hardwood Flooring In Your Home?Creating flow by using the same hardwood can work. Or you can change things up and choose wood grains according to your room location and size. Large rooms, or rooms with lots of natural light, do well with darker flooring. If you choose something like mahogany or Brazilian walnut, it can provide a contemporary, sophisticated feel.

Smaller rooms – think a mud room or a tiny interior bathroom – those may feel cavernous if you stick with a dark theme. A lighter wood automatically makes it feel larger, brighter. For smaller rooms, woods like white oak, ash, or maple may be the perfect way to lighten things up.

Doorways are the automatic divider when using different woods. Yet be careful how you transition from a hallway to a bedroom, for example. If you run planks parallel to the room’s length, it will give the appearance of being narrower. Changing grain and direction help with the transition. Run the wood in different direction to create visual appeal. It can also create a more dramatic size difference as you move from space to space.

Natural dividers – create each room separately

If you choose to use different wood throughout your home, the natural dividing line is to separate out individual rooms. It’s the easiest way to do it. You can use doorways to separate using wooden borders or even T-moldings to cross over the thresholds. Or spice things up and incorporate tile into place – something that complements your decor and adds to the aesthetics.

The good thing about the times we live in is it’s easier than ever to get ideas. Head to Google or Pinterest and type in “wood transitions.” You’ll find a wealth of ideas at your fingertips. And if you use Pinterest, you can even Pin some of your favorites. That’s a great way to bring your “dream list” into our location and show us your ideas. That gives us a way to understand your desires, and show you great ways to make your dreams come true.

Of course, not all homes have natural dividers between rooms. What if you want to divide out open spaces? Highlight specific areas by using borders. We’ve seen this done in lots of creative ways. Use contrasting wood to section off different spaces. Why not highlight an eating space by defining it with your flooring?

You can even use wood to create dramatic entrances. How about using parquet in the front entryway, before meeting with the rest of the flooring installed throughout the first floor? Complementing colors and shades are key.

Contrasting or matching – which is easier?

Homeowners often come into our showroom hoping to install a matching hardwood floor to something already existing inside their homes. That is very difficult at best because no matter how close you get, the two woods are cut from different materials, were laid at different times, and ultimately take on a different color. No matter how slight it looks when you lay a plank or two together and attempt to match, once it’s in place in your home, the difference becomes even more apparent.

The grain may be off. The color hue simply won’t match.

If it’s important to you to get the same look throughout your home, consider sanding down your existing hardwood, and refinishing it all together to make it the same. That means you can install unfinished hardwood planks in the rooms currently without, and stain them as one entire unit once it’s installed.

Contrasting becomes easier when you think of distinct zones throughout your home. Don’t focus on the look of your flooring from room to room, look up and use other features too.

For example, how about the cabinetry in your kitchen? Homes today often have two-toned wood based on upper and lower cabinets. Maybe you’ve used darker wood floors to set off lighter cabinets. How about playing off the lighter color as you move throughout the rest of your home?

Is your trim boards whitewashed, light, and airy? Mixing it up can give you a new backdrop to play with. Sometimes incorporating new colors into your decor can give you a fresh new outlook.

What does your dream home look like?

Everyone’s dream home looks a little bit different. The best place to start is by envisioning your dream home a little bit deeper.

Think beyond the “gourmet kitchen” and “master bath spa” that can make a celebrity jealous.

Instead, focus in on the things that matter most. The things that make you happy when you walk in from a long day at work. Or when you have guests over for a party.

What impression do you want them to take away? How do you want your home to look and feel?

And if that includes playing with different colors and hues, mixing different hardwood flooring throughout your home, then by all means do it.

You’re going to love the look.

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Introducing EvoCore 360

You may have heard of our brand new flooring range – EvoCore. Coming in a range of different styles and with home-wide suitability, it’s the next step in the evolution of flooring. Well, we’re excited to announce that, due to popular demand, we’re expanding the range. Introducing the brand new: EvoCore 360.

 

Providing more styles, stability and versatility; undoubtedly, this range proves to be one of our most diverse yet.

 

EvoCore 360 is made to suit any room, any lifestyle, with any design. An innovative 360 click-lock system, allows for a quick and easy installation, as well as bespoke designs. This flooring has something for everyone. 

 

 Let’s take a quick look at just some of the benefits of EvoCore 360:

 

  • Suitable in all rooms of the house
  • Underfloor heating compatibility 
  • Waterproof
  • Pet friendly
  • Easy to maintain
  • Hardwearing 
  • Tiled and wood designs
  • 360 click-lock fitting system
  • Lay in a herringbone pattern
  • Seamlessly join wood to tile

 

This versatile range could transform your home and breathe new life into your space.

What is EvoCore 360?

Our EvoCore ranges are designed with home-wide suitability in mind. It caters for all areas of the home and lifestyles that come with them, while providing the ability to design and create your flooring to your own taste. 

 

EvoCore 360 is made up of the following 4 layers:

 

  1. Protective PU lacquer
  2. Wear layer at 0.55mm 
  3. Acoustic vinyl decor layer (with fibreglass)
  4. Rigid composite board (RCB) with DreamClick locking elements
Flooring showing the four layers of EvoCore 360
Layers of EvoCore 360

 

This put together makes the perfect flooring for your home, while looking flawless.  

 

Mix and Match Designs

 

This range offers a wide variety of colours and styles to suit your aesthetic. In addition, if that wasn’t enough, mix and match the ranges to create a unique look and feel to your home. So, if you like to get creative, then EvoCore 360 will be right up your street. 

 

The number of colours you want to include in your design is completely up to you, and looks particularly impressive in a unique herringbone pattern or when creating a Wood to Tile design.

Flooring with boarder design
EvoCore 360 Wood to Tile Design

As each board simply clicks together, it makes for a seamless design when transitioning between effects and rooms. As a result, this allows for different areas of your home to have their own look and feel with ease and finesse. 

Evocore 360 styles - Border , herringbone and tile
Evocore 360 styles – Wood to Tile, Herringbone and Tile

EvoCore 360 Bestsellers

The EvoCore 360 range has an array of styles to choose from, but we’ve chosen some of our best sellers to give you some inspiration when it comes to finding your perfect flooring, and transforming your home.

Wood Design Bestsellers

cinnamon swirl range style glacier oak style Evocore 360 flooring light biscuit oak style
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Tiled Design Bestsellers

EvoCore 360 Flooring light cloud style flooring pebble beach style flooring foggy shore style
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EvoCore 360 Benefits

 

With great versatility, comes great benefits. Of course EvoCore 360 is not short of those. 

 

  • Suitable in all rooms of the home – Compatible with all rooms in your home where temperatures don’t exceed 27 degrees.

 

  • Underfloor heating compatibility – This flooring range is fully compatible with underfloor heating. For electrical underfloor heating, we recommend a maximum of 60W/m².

 

  • Waterproof – EvoCore 360 is 100% waterproof, and withstands moisture in high risk areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

 

  • Quick and easy to fit – Fitted with a 360 click-lock system, and able to cover minor subfloor imperfections, this flooring is effortless to fit with an outstanding finish.

 

  • 360 click-lock system – Allows for a quick installation, and the ability to mix and match colours and styles for a unique look. 

 

  • Easy to maintain – Ease of cleaning for those muddy paw prints or spillages. Just a wipe down with soapy water makes for a stress-free clean up.

 

  • Hard-wearing – This range has been designed to be very hard-wearing, holding up to everyday wear and tear. 

 

  • Pet friendly – Pets are no issue for EvoCore 360 with ease of cleaning after those muddy walks. As well as that, it has scratch resistant surfaces. So no need to worry about those long nails.

 

  • Recyclable – It is made with 80% recycled materials. So, not only are you getting a fantastic floor, you’re doing your bit for the environment too. It can also be fully recycled!

 

  • Touch of nature – The EvoCore 360 ranges feature a slightly textured surface, replicating a real wood or tiled floor. 

 

  • Wood or Tiled designs – This range comes in a variety of wood colours as well as tiled designs offering slate, stone, and marble effects. 

 

  • Lifetime residential warranty – Comes with a lifetime residential warranty. Not only that, but a 10-year commercial warranty too. 

 

EvoCore 360 Suitability

 

EvoCore 360 is suitable in all environments, being a multifaceted product catering to all household flooring needs. 

 

The EvoCore 360 range is 100% waterproof which means you can couple your unique stylings with any room of the house. 

 

YES. Any!

 

Want to spruce up the kitchen with vibrant designs, or accentuate your bathroom with stunning and unique patterns? No need to be limited. 

 

Boasting a slip resistant surface created by it’s slightly textured finish, this provides extra grip for those rooms susceptible to water presence.

 

Got underfloor heating? EvoCore 360 is fully compatible!

 

Pet-Friendly

 

EvoCore 360 caters for pet owners too. No need to worry about wear and tear from long nails on your floor, as EvoCore 360 is scratch resistant. And you can forget about rolling your eyes when the muddy paw prints pattern your floor, because this product is waterproof and easy to clean. So those prints will be mopped away with ease.

 

Easy Maintenance 

 

Children’s activities can often lead to the use of crayons or accidental spillages. But need to panic when this happens. These can be wiped clean with a little bit of soapy water making for a stress-free clean up

 

Industrial Chic Evocore 360

 

EvoCore 360 Installation

 

Uniquely, EvoCore 360 features a 360 fitting mechanism (Omni-Click 360) meaning it can be fitted by both length and width. This gives you the ability to create bespoke flooring designs that accent your home interior and fulfil your style needs. 

 

When it comes to installation, this is a quick and easy process thanks to the 360 click-lock system, designed to use in all areas of your home. This timely process means you’ll not only save time but installation costs will be reduced as well. 

 

This unique click-lock system allows you to fit your flooring in a herringbone pattern, as well as join wood and tile together. Moreover, this is great if you want to create separations in an open-planned kitchen to living spaces, with no need for a transition strip. 

 

Is your subfloor uneven? Fear not! EvoCore 360 has got that covered, too. Literally. With the ability to cover minor imperfections in your subfloor, this range allows for a flawless finish, every time.

 

EvoCore 360 Accessories

Last but not least, this range requires some accessories to make sure you achieve the perfect finish, and get the most out of your floor. 

EvoCore 360 3-in-1 Profile 

 

EvoCore 360 3-in-1 Profile can be used as either a Ramp, T-profile or an End Profile. 

 

These are perfectly colour matched to the range and are available in 2m (6.5ft) lengths – Exact Specification: 2000mm (L) x 49mm (H) x 10mm (W).

EvoCore360 T-Profile
EvoCore360 T-Profile

Underlay

 

EvoCore 360 underlay is for use with the 360 range only. It is 1.5mm thick and a coverage of 9.60m² per pack; 20 boards at 1.2m x 0.4m per board. It has a thermal resistance rating of 0.6 Tog and provides impact sound reduction up to 19dB. Additionally, the underlay is mould resistant and made with recycled materials. So not only are you getting a fantastic product but you’re helping with sustainability of our eco system.

Underlay
EvoCore360 Underlay

Get your Flawless Finish 

 

In conclusion, EvoCore 360 is ideal for transforming any room, in any home with options for bespoke designs to suit your unique style and design needs.

 

With a multitude of other benefits that makes it suitable for whatever lifestyle you have, and ease of installation, EvoCore 360 could be the perfect solution to your home revamp. 

 

Take a look at our EvoCore 360 range now to start creating your perfect flooring. Alternatively, if you have any more questions on this flooring range, get in touch and our team of flooring experts will be happy to answer any of your questions. 

 

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Selecting The Right Hardwood Floor For Your Basement

Choosing flooring can be a difficult task. All you have to do is enter a flooring showroom floor and feel the anxiety kick in.

  • Where do you start?
  • How do you know which is the best flooring to choose?
  • Will you like it six months from now?
  • Will it wear well over the next decade?

Of course, you may already have specific ideas in mind. If you’re choosing flooring for your basement, and you know hardwood is the right choice for you, it might seem simple. But once you start looking around, you’ll discover it’s anything but.

Basements are problematic. For most of us across Colorado, we can’t imagine having a home without a basement. It adds valuable space.

It’s the perfect place to add more family living, a game room, an extra bedroom, or maybe a media center.

But being below ground gives special challenges. It’s cooler down there. Moisture can be a problem. And because your basement probably sits on a concrete slab, that adds to the potential for damage down the road.

Selecting The Right Hardwood Floor For Your BasementYet you want hardwood. You love your hardwood flooring through your home, and you want to continue it down into your basement. Is it possible?

The good news is – YES – you can add hardwood floors to your basement. But you have to find the right hardwood flooring to suit your needs.

It’s a basement … it’s going to be damp

Why are basements so problematic?

Cool, moist air is denser than warm. That’s why it tends to sink to the basement where it sits. It condenses as it comes into contact with colder surfaces, such as the concrete used to build the foundation of your home.

Because they sit below ground, basements are also prone to water seeping in from the outside. They can enter through the concrete walls, seep in through cracks in the window casements, all of which impact the functionality of your basement. You have to consider this before you install any flooring.

If you want hardwood floors in the basement … try engineered wood

Here at Pro-Flooring, we recommend engineered flooring as one of the best choices for basements. Why? Because it looks great and does well in cool, moist situations.

Engineered flooring looks like hardwood, but it’s actually made up of multiple layers that give it more strength than traditional hardwood. Engineered floor is constructed using an inner core of anywhere from three to twelve cross layers of plywood, which is what gives it it’s added strength. These layers can be made from various hardwoods, birch, or pine. They are glued and pressed together under strength to give it it’s tight core.

An additional layer is then fused to the top. This top layer is what you’ll see once the flooring is fully installed. This is what gives it its beauty and good looks. It’s commonly referred to the wear layer, and this is where you should concentrate as you make your final decision. Different manufacturers create this product in different ways. It’s the wear layer that will determine how well it stands up over time.

You’ll usually find engineered wood floors are sold based on measurements of the wear layer. The wear layer varies from product to product. You’ll find thicknesses range from a paper thin .6mm to a thicker 4mm wear layer.

Wear layer thickness is important because it dictates how often you can sand and refinish the wear layer.  This isn’t something most homeowners often do. But if you have a thicker layer from the beginning, it’s nice to know that you have the option of sanding it down and refinishing it to go with your new decor. When you’re ready to give your engineered hardwood a facelift, all you have to do is sand it and pick a new finish color. This is especially important in a busy household where you have kids and pets, and the wear layer has a variety of scratches and dents.

Engineered flooring can be glued directly to the subfloor, or nailed or glued to a plywood subfloor if you prefer. Because of their construction, they are also one of the perfect flooring choices to be installed over radiant heating.

Does engineered hardwood look like traditional hardwood? There are still a lot of myths and misconceptions over how this product handles in your home. If you haven’t looked at engineered flooring lately, you haven’t seen the possibilities. Stop by today – you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

There is another option … try luxury vinyl tile

Still, we know that not everyone is sold on engineered hardwood. And that’s okay. There’s another great choice for you. It’s called luxury vinyl tile, also known as luxury vinyl plank, or LVT.

If you love the look of wood plank floors, but want a waterproof option, look no further than LVT. Luxury vinyl planks may be one of the best basement flooring options on the market today.

They give the appearance of plank wood floors, but are made with vinyl construction that provides a waterproof, soft, cushiony, quiet, and easy to maintain floor.

Luxury vinyl planks are created by combining four main layers.

  • A wear layer – this is a transparent topcoat that helps the surface from staining, scratching, or fading.
  • An image layer – this is what gives your flooring it’s good looks. A realistic image is adhered to the vinyl core.
  • A vinyl core – the vinyl PVC material is what gives LVT flexibility and makes it 100 percent waterproof.
  • A backing layer – this vinyl backing later further enhances its ability to be waterproof, and prevents mold and mildew.

What makes luxury vinyl plank construction growing in popularity is its DIY flexibility. You’ll find LVT in both glue down and click in place technology. It’s one of the easiest options to use as a basement floor. It doesn’t require many tools or skills, and you can easily have it in place in a weekend.

You’ll love the looks and affordability. And if something does happen to a plank or section of your flooring, be sure to keep a few extras on hand. You can simply click and replace it, and continue loving your floors for years to come.

What’s the right hardwood for your basement? 

With both of these options – engineered and luxury vinyl planks – you’re sure to find the perfect product for your home. Just stop by and take a look.

Either product makes a perfect flooring in a part of your home that might just need a little extra TLC to keep it looking its best year round. No matter which you choose, you’re going to love the look. 

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Welcome To Our New Blog!

Welcome To Our New Blog!

Here at Pyramid Carpets, our team are dedicated and passionate to providing our customers with a fantastic customer journey.
So that’s why we’re very excited to announce we will soon be featuring a brand new blog on our website! This way we can keep you attuned to our world through regular article posts.
We’ll be hosting an array of interesting information such as; breakthroughs and insights in the industry, any exciting company news and general hints and tips on flooring solutions to cover a range of styles and requirements.
So watch this space and visit us again soon so you can keep up to date with all our exciting news!

Top 5 Essential Carpet Care Tips

Top 5 Essential Carpet Care Tips

When you first have your carpet installed you expect it to be comfy, cosy and clean. Beyond that you’d like to retain the quality of the carpet, but it can be hard to keep your carpets looking fresh when feet trample over them on a daily basis. That’s why we have chosen five of our best carpet care tips – some are cleaning tips but some are more preventative measures you can take.

Clean Spillages Pronto

When disaster strikes it can be easy to panic, but that panic could make things worse in the long run. No carpet will be free from spillages and accidents do happen so it’s better to keep your cool and react quickly. Have a damp cloth and a dry towel handy before you begin, dab gently at the liquid to lift most of it, if you press down too hard it will soak into the fibre even deeper.
If you catch a spillage early enough you stand a better chance of stopping it becoming a stain, but if it does stain then you might want to take tips from family members, such as baking soda to lift a stain.

Steer Clear Of Dirt

With something seeing high traffic, like carpets, you need to create some house rules. Make sure you don’t wear shoes indoors and be firm about this rule with family and friends, they don’t need to keep their footwear on and you’ll be amazed at how much better your carpets will look for it. Even the rubber sole of a shoe can create a scuff mark on tougher fibre carpets.
To minimise the amount of dirt in the house have a mat outside and one inside so that you lower the risk of dirt being trampled. In bad weather it is unlikely that your shoes won’t pick up any kind of dirt or debris.

Make Vacuuming A Habit

It can be a real pain but someone has to do it, if you make vacuuming your carpets a regular thing then your carpets will be consistently clean. Make sure you get into those awkward spaces too – more dirt accumulates in the areas under furniture and in tight corners. Every nook and cranny should be vacuumed at least once a fortnight to keep your carpets fresh.

Rotate Your Furniture

The pressure placed on your carpet by heavy furniture can ruin the thread of the material, you’ll notice flattened spots and grooves. If you rotate your furniture not only can you avoid this but you make sure that all areas of the carpet get vacuumed easily at some point.

Special Carpet Protectors

You can get permanent carpet protectors for vulnerable areas or temporary ones for when you’re doing any DIY work or painting. Dust, paint, residue and other annoying substances will ruin your carpet unless you have something to cover the floor. If you don’t want to invest in a protector then old bed covers will suffice, lay them down before you start any DIY or painting and you will catch any mess before it hits the floor, you can even reuse these.

If you need professional carpet care advice or would like to hire a carpet cleaner, then give us a call at Pyramid Carpets. Our friendly staff will be happy to offer you advice on maintenance and installation.

The Complete Guide To Flooring For Your Home

The Complete Guide To Flooring For Your Home

Whenever you consider new flooring options for your home it is always best to weigh up your options. While price can be a deciding factor for a lot of people there are other issues to think about, such as the traffic the surface will see, and whether your new floor will match your existing décor.
There are so many different flooring materials to choose from however, that it can be hard to know which one will work best for you and your home. Below you will find a handy guide to the main domestic flooring options available, what they’re best suited for and what they’re not suited for.

Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring has grown in popularity in the last few decades and is formed from fibreboard with a photorealistic wood print laid on top to make it fairly indistinguishable from real timber in its appearance. This is a durable choice which fits in with most existing decors so can be used in almost any room including playrooms and the kitchen if it has a waterproof core.

Pros

Cheap Solution
Simple To Install
A Number Of Styles And Shades

Cons

Not Natural Wood
Poorly Laid It Is Unattractive
Swells In Heavy Moisture

Hardwood Flooring

With a hardwood floor you know you are getting both natural beauty of the real wood you choose (maple, oak etc.) and the durability which comes with it. This is a long lasting solution and can be recoated for different finishes over time.

Pros

Multiple Refinishes
Stands Up To Wear
Great Range Of Natural Materials

Cons

Difficult To Install If Boards Change Shape
Swells Or Contracts In Extreme Temperatures
Could Be From Non-Sustainable Source

Linoleum Flooring

Better known as “lino” in some areas, this is a sheet flooring which is made from oils and natural substances to make it a renewable and natural solution. It’s available in a wide range of colours from the neutral and unassuming to bright, jazzy and patterned designs.

Pros

Easy Glue-Down Installation
Special Coating To Prevent Wear
Easy To Clean

Cons

Needs To Be Sealed To Prevent Water Damage
Ages Over Time If Not Looked After
Scratches Or Dents Are Hard To Hide

Vinyl Flooring

A close relative of the linoleum already discussed, it is made from man-made products with a chemical production. It is often made to be softer underfoot by adding a cushioned layer on the underside and comes in a range of styles and designs.

Pros

Easy To Install
Resilient To Moisture
One Of The Cheapest Flooring Materials

Cons

Once Top Layer Degrades It Fades Fast
Not As Environmentally Friendly
Doesn’t Last As Long As Linoleum

Engineered Flooring

This particular wood floor is created from layers of cheaper wood placed at right angles under a quality veneer. The overall effect is that you get both the durability of the layers with the quality finish of the real wood veneer.

Pros

Hard Wearing
Resistant To Temperature Fluctuations
Cheaper Than Real Wood Flooring

Cons

Tougher To Install
More Expensive Than Laminate
Scratches Take Their Toll (But Can Be Sanded Back)

Clearly there are a range of fantastic flooring solutions available for your home, but if you need more advice, or would like to see a full range, then contact Pyramid Carpets today. Our team of professionals will be able to advise which flooring works best in which rooms and find a solution to suit your budget.

Home Improvements: Carpets vs. Flooring

Home Improvements: Carpets vs. Flooring

Spring is just around the corner, and for many people it will be the perfect time to get some renovations done around the home, giving you a fresh décor for the year ahead. There’s the perfect combination of holiday time and decent weather which makes the months ahead ideal for getting things done such as replacing your flooring and choosing a nice new carpet or floor.
Each material has its benefits and its limitations so it is better to establish which one will work better in your home from both a practical, as well as a décor viewpoint.

Flooring

Let’s start with the pros for flooring, though it might seem like a throwback to a bygone era the vinyl and linoleum flooring is actually available in a range of styles and colours, so no matter what room you’re laying it in there will be a style to suit. When you choose a harder flooring you get the practicality of an easy to clean surface as well as something robust which can stand up to the punishment of heavy foot traffic over long periods. All this reduces the amount you spend on replacing the surface and the amount of time you spend tending to it as well.
Now let’s talk about the con’s, the first of which should be fairly obvious, these surfaces might be more durable but that in turn leaves them a little less comforting underfoot, they also leave people prone to slipping if they get wet for any reason, posing a danger if you don’t clean up any spills quickly. The initial amount you spend on this type of flooring could be more than a carpet so although you won’t need to replace it as often as with carpeting you will spend more to begin with.

Carpets

The pros for carpets are pretty straightforward and part of the reason we have had carpets in our homes for centuries – it’s the most comfortable thing to have underfoot. As a by-product of this benefit you also reduce noise, so ideal for those who like to stomp around their home. For those who like to ensure their carpets tie in with the rest of the room you will also get the benefit of a range of styles, colours and patterns, with neutral tones available which suits any home.
There are a few cons however, with wear and tear being one of them. Not only will the fibres of your carpet not stand up well to high traffic they will also not react well to spillages. You have to know exactly the right technique to lift or prevent stains on your carpet and liquids such as wine and cola are difficult to get rid of. Pets aren’t good to have around your carpets either, not only can they track mud but their hairs will become embedded in your carpet, and the only way to get rid of it is to have regular deep cleaning services.
As you can see there are plenty of differences for the two types of flooring materials, now you should weigh up these factors, consider your budget and your taste in interior decoration. Remember – you don’t have to have the same flooring throughout the house, you can mix it up with vinyl in the kitchen and carpets in your bedroom!

Whatever you decide, for the best quality products in either hardwood and laminate flooring, or carpeting, make sure you contact Pyramid Carpets today. Visit our showroom to view our fantastic array of flooring materials, our staff are always happy to help you find the perfect solution for your home.

 

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