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Carpet vs. Rug: Which to Choose?
There are many different types of floor coverings and two incredibly common ones are carpets and rugs. You may not realise, but these two items are often confused or used interchangeably and there are blurred lines between their usage. In this article, I aim to dispel...
Written Quote Service for Online Carpet and Flooring Purchases
Flooring Hut is pleased to announce the launch of our updated carpet and flooring written quote service, aimed at delivering clarity, transparency, and professionalism to our valued customers. This service is designed to offer a multitude of benefits for businesses...
Family Room vs. Living Room: What’s the Difference?
In most households, there is one room that stands out. It is the room where we watch TV, unwind after a meal, and spend time together as a family in the evenings and downtime. I am of course talking about the living room… or is it the family room? Maybe it's the...
Sitting Room vs. Living Room: What’s the Difference?
Households usually have one or two main rooms that serve as a focal point for family activity. The most common of these is the living room but another favourite that is often confused with living rooms is the sitting room. In this guide, I take a look at the history...
Living Room Essentials Checklist: Everything You’ll Ever Need
The living room is the heart of your house. It’s where everyone gathers to relax, unwind, chat, watch TV, and have fun. Just think, out of all the rooms in your house, where do you most often retreat to? The living room right? It’s just that important and this is why...
Luvanto vs. Karndean: Which is Better?
So, you’ve decided that you want to transform a room in your house and fit s new floor. You’ve settled on LVT flooring because you’ve heard how easy it is to install and the fantastic range of colours and styles you can get. Now comes the difficult part… which brand...
Can You Put LVT Over Asbestos Tiles?
Although asbestos was banned in the UK in the 1990s, there are still many properties that have asbestos products including cement sheets, pipe insulation, and floor tiles. In most instances, the presence of asbestos requires removal by professionals, but in the case...
Can You Lay LVT on Top of LVT?
LVT flooring is especially versatile in terms of installation and in most cases, providing there is a solid subfloor, nothing else is needed. But what if you have an existing LVT floor that is looking a little tired or dated and you want to upgrade it with a fresh new...
Can You Lay LVT on Chipboard?
LVT flooring is highly versatile and one of its main selling points is its ease of installation. Compared to carpet, LVT flooring is a doddle and products like click LVT don’t even require adhesive. However, despite this ease of installation, to get to that point you...
Can You Lay LVT on Floorboards?
Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring is booming in popularity due to its ease of installation, durability, and excellent range of designs, colours, and styles. I find, however, that there is a lot of confusion and uncertainty regarding laying LVT flooring and what it can be...
LVT vs Engineered Wood: Which Should You Choose?
Proper hardwood floors are especially expensive and this is why people turn to alternatives like LVT flooring and engineered wood. But, that in itself makes a conundrum… which is the better option of the two? In this article, I look at the LVT vs engineered wood...
How to Choose the Best Carpet for a Living Room?
Choosing a carpet for your living room is a pretty big deal! This is the room where you spend most of your time so you want to get it right. It’s not just a simple case of choosing a carpet that looks nice either - there are many considerations to make if you want the...
Carpet or Hardwood for Your Living Room?
Carpets and hardwood floors are two of the main flooring options for living rooms and deciding which one is right for you can be a minefield! Both have their pros and cons and if you want to change your flooring, I dissect them below. In this guide, I aim to show you...
11 Carpet Colour Ideas for Your Living Room
So, the time has come to change your living room carpet - the old one has seen better days and looks worse for wear. It’s decision time, do you go with the same colour or try something new? Do you take a walk on the wild side and redo the entire decor including your...
Laminate or Vinyl in the Kitchen: What’s the Better Choice?
In the kitchen, unless you are asking for a disaster you want hard flooring and not carpet. Hard flooring is easier to clean and better suited for the kitchen environment, but what type of hard flooring do you go for? In this guide, I look specifically at two options...
Rigid Core vs. Flexible LVT Flooring: What to Choose
LVT flooring is trending and it’s seeing a boost in popularity. Compared to solutions like laminate and real hardwood floors, luxury vinyl flooring has numerous advantages such as durability, comfort, waterproofing, and a superb range of colours and designs. Did you...
Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring Explained
When looking at LVT flooring, it’s vital that you understand the different subcategories as they have minor differences and can be used in different ways. One type that is seeing a surge in demand is rigid core luxury vinyl flooring. But what is rigid core vinyl...
Does LVT Flooring Need Underlay?
Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring or LVT flooring for short is incredibly popular due to its easy installation, incredible durability, and superb range of colors and designs. A question we often get, however, is does LVT flooring need underlay. This is a reasonable question...