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Archive for September, 2008

How to get perfect grouting every time

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

If you're attempting to install your tiles yourself, good for you. It's actually not as hard as it sounds. Even if you're going to use a proffessional installer you'll find these tipes useful. Before you start installing take a minute to think about grouting. First of all consider what colour best ...

6 things to consider when choosing wooden flooring…

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Choosing to have wooden flooring in your home is a big decision that comes with responsibilities. In order to get the most out of your wooden flooring we feel there are six important things you need to consider.   It's a natural choice. Wood is a natural product. Its straight from Mother Nature ...

How to get a red wine stain out of a marble work top

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Your questions answered by Floorell.... Q. A FRIEND OF MINE HAS A RED WINE STAIN ON A WHITE MARBLE WORK TOP WHICH IS PORUS.DOES ANYONE KNOW THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN IT UP ? Gerry   A. Hi Gerry, Red wine on a white marble work top isn't good. As marble is porous the stain ...

Add some colour with Slate Floor Tiles

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

If you're looking for an injection of colour and a floor with real character, then you should take a look at the collection of slate tiles from Floorell. Easy to maintain and beautiful to look at, slate can add warmth and depth to any room. In a range of colours ...

Installing solid wood flooring…

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

How to install Floorell's Solid Wooden Flooring from Grundorf  Getting ready Let's get off to the right start. At least 3 days before installation you should store/lay the solid wood planks wrapped in foil in the centre of the room. The room must be air-conditioned/heated/ dry (to approx. 20degress (C) and approx. ...

Lovely Laminate…everything you need to know

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Why choose laminate? Laminate is great. It's cost effective, it looks great, it comes in a wide variety of colors and style and you can clean it without worrying about it too much. It's perfect if you've got a full household with pets and kids running around as it's more durable. ...