16/07/2009
The government has unveiled a proposal for seven million homes in the UK to receive home energy makeovers.It forms part of the Low Carbon Transition Plan, which intends to achieve a 34 per cent cut in ....
30/07/2009
Australian carpet cushion manufacturer Dunlop Flooring has highlighted the advantages of its products.The company noted that its residential Springtred range can extend the life cycle of a carpet by ....
30/07/2009
A new system has been designed to allow homeowners and those involved in the building industry to soundproof floors.The Green Glue Company has developed four separate products, which it states reduce ....
30/07/2009
The UK building industry could be set to receive a boost following the news that prices have risen this month.According to figures from Nationwide, July marks the third consecutive month in which the ....
30/07/2009
A new flooring adhesive has been launched by a US-based company.Designed to aid in the installation of solid wood flooring, the product is intended to be an environmentally-friendly option, ....
30/07/2009
Building firms in the UK could be set to enjoy a recovery, as positive signs are being seen in the commercial property market.BDO Stoy Hayward revealed that, despite some mixed signals, confidence is ....
30/07/2009
Homeowners have been advised to carefully consider which type of underlay is best for them when installing new flooring.The product can be made from a range of materials and each is suited to ....
30/07/2009
Bamboo flooring is increasing in popularity, it has been suggested.According to California's KFSN, the environmentally-friendly option is being chosen by more and more people.Industry expert Adam ....
29/07/2009
Difficult conditions are still being seen in the UK flooring industry, one manufacturer has noted.According to James Halstead, the market remains "challenging", as the effects of the ....
29/07/2009
The UK's housing industry could be set to receive a boost, as an expert has suggested that now is a "very good time" to be buying a home.Timothy Lambert, head of consulting at property ....
29/07/2009
A change in bathroom flooring can help create a more desirable atmosphere, it has been suggested.Writing for Examiner.com, Eve Conley advised homeowners on a number of ways in which a ....
29/07/2009
A Welsh flooring company is taking steps to save 20 tonnes of cardboard each year.Westco, which is based in Cardiff, is implementing a number of measures to reduce waste and improve efficiency, the ....
29/07/2009
Doubts have emerged over the participation of a number of laminate flooring manufacturers in an upcoming trade show.According to EUWID Wood Products and Panels, some European companies have already ....
24/07/2009
Wood continues to be one of the preferred materials for homeowners hoping to make flooring a feature of their property, as it offers a look and feel that cannot truly be replicated. And while there ....
29/07/2009
Wood flooring has been used by one couple to help integrate a new kitchen design, it has been noted.According to the Sacramento Bee, dark oak flooring was chosen by Terry Wenner and Helen Hobart.The ....
28/07/2009
The government's plan to restart a number of stalled housing developments across England has been welcomed by the Home Builders Federation.Steve Turner, head of communications at the organisation, ....
28/07/2009
Almost £1 billion is to be invested in kick-starting stalled development projects, the government has announced.Housing minister John Healey revealed that a total of 270 projects have been ....
28/07/2009
A new product has been created with the aim of helping consumers to care for hardwood flooring.Minwax suggested that its Hardwood Floor Care System will eliminate the need for buckets and wet mops.The ....
28/07/2009
Homeowners have been advised to allow time for cleaning materials to work properly when caring for wood flooring.Experts at the UK Flooring Direct blog explained that the material, like linoleum and ....
28/07/2009
Sustainable flooring is becoming increasingly important in new developments in the sector, it has been observed.ConstructionWEEK highlighted the major role flooring can play in a home, suggesting that ....
