Thursday 23rd May 2013

Ask the expert

Blistering in laminate floors
Q: What causes blisters on laminate flooring? My floor was laid just over a year ago and blisters have been gradually appearing and growing on aprox 7 boards. The flooring used was Florence 7mm oak plank v groove with barrier plus underlay.
Carpet cat-astrophe
Q: Our cat has scratched a small hole in our new living room carpet. How do we get him to stop scratching it and what can be done to repair the damage he has done?
Engineered hallway flooring
Q: Is engineering wooden floor good for hallway? Do high heels damage it? Can it be mopped?
Cork comeback
Q: We have had cork floors for a couple of years and they have started to look a bit dull and worn. How do we repair this?
Brushed & Oiled or Lacquered Flooring?
Q. Hi there, what is the difference between brushed & oiled and lacquered flooring? Is there a quality or maintenance difference? I'm looking to use this throughout the downstairs of my house, including in kitchen, I have 2 cats and a toddler so wish to know which would be best?
Conservatory flooring
Q: Would cork be suitable for a conservatory and would the colour fade?

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