Flooring Tips, Advice & News

Today the retail business is more competitive than ever, with many shoppers choosing to stay indoors and shop from the comfort of their homes rather than venture on to the High Street So, how can flooring help to create a luxury environment that shoppers love to visit? Currently in the UK online sales are peaking at over £50bn every year, while brick and mortar retailers struggle to keep up However, while many shoppers are making their purchases from laptops and mobile phones, there are many who still prefer to do their shopping in person – particularly when buying medium to high value products This means that is more important than ever for retailers to create an environment that shows their products in the best light and creates a pleasant atmosphere for shoppers to enjoy Together with good use of lighting, spacious design and well designed fittings, flooring can play an important role

We currently have a number of exciting career opportunities available at Lincolnshire Flooring This is due to the continuing growth and expansion of our established Lincolnshire business Our latest job vacancies are detailed below Warehouse OperativeWe are looking to recruit a warehouse operative to work in a warehouse environment, receiving and dispatching goods The job includes the cutting of vinyls and carpets and the allocation and monitoring of company plant

Developing your loft space can be a fantastic method of driving up the value of your property A loft conversion can provide you with room for an office, allowing you to work from home, a games room to impress your friends or can even act as an additional bedroom for children or guests However, not every loft is right for a conversion and before you begin you’ll need to decide whether the space you have is right You will need to consider issues such as how high the ceilings are and subsequent head height, whether your home can take the extra weight of the conversion, your roof structure, fire safety and available access routes With so much to consider it may be wise to seek the advice of an architect, especially if this kind of project is new to you

If you’re convinced that solid hardwood flooring is what you want to opt for in your home then the next decision you will have to make is which type of colour you want and is it going to suit your home? To answer this question you need to think not only about what kind of tones and colours you like but also which ones will compliment your home and its features First of all, the style and colour of your walls and ceilings are bound to have a big impact on the colour that you choose, but you should be aware that more permanent features such as beams, window frames, fireplaces and cabinets also have an important role to play These types of features are likely to be more costly and expensive to replace than more temporary aspects such as wallpaper, curtains, chairs, tables and sofas Where possible, you should try and pick a colour which is complementary to these more permanent features It’s important to think about the overall style of your room too

When it comes to choosing flooring for our homes, one of the key decisions to get right is choosing the correct type of flooring for your child’s bedroom As our children grow we will often need to redecorate their bedrooms; the pink painted walls might not be sophisticated enough for them as they grow into teenagers or they may fall out of love with the football team inspired wallpaper However, when it comes to flooring if you make the correct decision then you might manage to find a floor that will last for a very long time Hard wood floors Hardwood floors are a versatile and durable choice for a child’s bedroom They are tough and long lasting and also provide a unique floor as every grain of wood is different