Floorell’s guide to choosing your flooring…
May 15, 2008 – 11:20 amChoosing what floor to have in your home, isn’t an easy choice. Do you go for convenience - the easy to clean, easy to maintain option? Do you compromise on your budget - find whatever is on sale that is similar to what you really want? Or do you just choose whatever you want and forget about the consequences of having pure white carpet with 2 active kids and a pet dog running around?
What if you didn’t have to compromise? What if you could get the floor you wanted, at a price you wanted, delivered direct to your door? What if you could get a floor that could deal with the daily battles that life throws at it, and even buy maintenance products all from the same place? What if, life could really be that simple? With Floorell you can. Simply log on to our website, www.floorell.co.uk, take a look around from the comfort of your own home, give our Sales Team a call and place your order, then it will be delivered to you within the next 2 days. Simple as that.
Three main things to remember.
Before you rush off to choose your next floor, there are three main elements to consider.
The floor. The ceiling. The walls.
These are the three fundamental elements that creates a rooms feel. the interaction between these three surfaces can change the overall impression of the entire room. The floor creates the rooms base, weight and character, and it is also basis for the other elements, including the choice of furniture and other decor. In other words, you need to use all your senses when choosing a floor. Just think of the floor as where fashion meets functionality.
On our website you will find a full range of natural stone and wooden flooring. We will be getting our porcelain range by the end of May. You will also find lots of information about our products, how to install them and how to maintain them. We like to think that we offer a little more than many other flooring companies out there. And because we want to help you make sure that you’ve made the right flooring decision, our Sales Team are fully qualified to answer and questions you may have. So give them a call on 01727 800 313 and ask away. Want to know if you can have travertine tile in your bathroom? Want to know if your wooden flooring will expand if you have underfloor heating? Need to know how to protect your marble from a toddler with felt pen? They’ve got all the answers and are waiting for your call.
4 Responses to “Floorell’s guide to choosing your flooring…”
I chose some Marble flooring from floorell and I am very pleased. They offered my great advice on how to install, clean and maintain. I then placed an order and it arrived the next day. I was worried about ordering from the internet but I shouldn’t have been. Agreat price with fantastic service. Thank you.
By R Randell on May 16, 2008
Does anyone know what the correct floor material for a traditional Dutch black and white checkerboard floor would be? Is is marble? I am talking about the ones seen in Renaissance paintings. Thanks very much, Dee
By Dee on Jun 24, 2008
Hi Dee,
I have done some research into creating the black and white checkerboard floor. You can re-create the look (as many people already have) using 305×305x10 Nero Black Polished Marble tiles for £ 41.00 per m2 inc VAT and Carrara White Polished Marble tiles for £ 39.00 per m2 inc VAT - all available from Floorell - just check out the website for more details. You would need a qualified proffessional to install the stone for you and make sure they seal it correctly. Our website has great advice on installing and maintaining your stone. And the best thing is you can buy all the extra bits you need like grouting, sealant and cleaners, which can all be delivered direct to your door.
There are a few things to consider when installing this kind of floor. First is the size of the tiles. Make sure they will suit the size of your room. If they are for a large kitchen area I would go for larger tiles, and vise versa for smaller spaces. Make sure everyone is the house is comfotable with a checkered floor as some people can’t physically cope with the visual impact and it can effect their equilibrium (no, really it’s true). Another thing to consider is the actual dimensions of the space you will be tiling - is it perfectly square? You will find in older houses that they tend not to be - that could have a negetive effect on your pattern. If you find yourself with a bit of a wonky room, then start tiling from the very centre of the room and work to the outside walls. Then you will end up with tiles of the right size all along the perimeter of the room where no one will really notice.
And my last top tip would be to install them at a diagonal anagle- I love that look and it can help make a smaller room look much bigger.
Did you know that some people believe the idea of a checkered floor actually came from the free masons? They beleive that the Mosaic Pavement is emblematic of human life, checkered with good and evil (black and white). Interesting stuff!
Good luck with the floor and if you do go ahead please send me some pictures to see the end result.
Floorell
By cen on Jun 25, 2008
Dear Floorell,
Thanks so much. Today I read your email and then I was at the doctor’s office and saw an article on an old Dutch farmhouse. Sure enough the floor was marble as you said. They had laid the squares in straight lines but I am planning to lay them on the diagonal as you suggest. Regarding the black and white…I saw a few ancient churches in Umbria one summer and they were black and white striped on the exterior. Very interesting and right to your point. Now I am off to your website…
Thanks for your excellent help,
Dee
By cen on Jul 2, 2008