Flooring and Carpet News Archive
Traditionalists advised to consider engineered flooring
24/08/2009
Engineered flooring can be an ideal choice for those looking for a traditional option for their home, according to an expert.Writing for the Chicago Daily Herald, remodelling consultant Henri DeMarne ....
'Contact manufacturer' before cleaning wood flooring
21/08/2009
It is advisable to contact the installer and manufacturer of reclaimed wood flooring in households prior to cleaning them, an expert has said.Jay Petre, owner of Renick Millworks, told the Boston ....
Cork flooring 'ideal for the kitchen'
21/08/2009
Cork flooring has been recommended as an ideal choice for homeowners who spend a lot of time in the kitchen.Rose Bennett Gilbert advised readers of the San Fernando Valley Sun that the material has a ....
Pressure on lenders 'will aid housing market recovery'
21/08/2009
The government can play a role in ensuring the UK housing market recovers from the recession, it has been stated.Smartlandlord.co.uk called for ministers to put pressure on financial institutions, in ....
Typical UK home 'not yet affordable'
21/08/2009
UK house prices still have some way to fall before they can be considered within reach of those hoping to enter the market, it has been argued.Katy John of PricedOut.org.uk - a campaign for affordable ....
New flooring 'should be durable'
21/08/2009
Durability is one of the most important factors when choosing new flooring for the home, it has been suggested.North Carlolina-based television station WFMY advised homeowners that selecting a product ....
Government action needed to boost builders, expert says
21/08/2009
Steps need to be taken to improve confidence in the housing market, it has been argued.Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders, urged the government to take ....
Craig Phillips to offer flooring tips to women
20/08/2009
Women are to be offered lessons in flooring installation by TV builder Craig Phillips.The former Big Brother winner is hosting a weekend of demonstrations through Chix & Mortar - the DIY training ....
More loans needed to finance building work, expert states
20/08/2009
An increase in lending will allow demand for home extensions to be met, an expert has argued.Director at the National Home Improvement Council Andrew Leech said that difficulty in obtaining finance is ....
Housebuilding decline 'looks to be at an end'
20/08/2009
The latest government figures have provided some encouraging signs for the UK building industry, it has been observed.Brigid O'Leary, senior economist at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, ....
