Monday's more often than not fall victim to a rather awful reputation, but here at Polyflor at Home HQ we want to try and blow them away for good (...with a little help from the wind outside!) Let us start with one of the greatest and most anticipated celestial displays; the Perseid Meteor Shower (has anyone spotted Google's Doodle... Continue Reading →
Did you spot us?
Well it's been a busy week yet again here at Polyflor at Home HQ but Friday has finally arrived! We noticed that Grand Designs Magazine have picked up on an increasingly growing trend with design and architecture on their Twitter feed this week, (keep your eyes peeled for more details on this fabulous trend next... Continue Reading →
World Cup Fever Strikes!
Well it is official, the 2014 World Cup has kicked off and is well under way! Although England have not had the best start we've all enjoyed getting into the spirit of the tournament here at Polyflor at Home HQ; it's been a great past week! Now we don't expect to see any Brazilian themed... Continue Reading →
Hints & Tips 5. How to highlight features within your room
When planning your new floor installation, you may wish to create at least one focal point, such as highlighting an island unit or following the perimeter of your room. This can easily be achieved by utilising the inlay accessories or the design floor service. For subtle additions, Grouting, Marquetry or Feature Strips can be inlaid... Continue Reading →
Hints & Tips 3. Choosing your floor direction
The direction of the installed floor can have a bearing on the overall aesthetic. As an example, to give the appearance of a natural timber floor, the planks can be laid running against the supporting under floor joists, in the same direction as the original floor boards would be. Alternatively you may wish to run them... Continue Reading →
Hints & Tips 2. Consider different surface textures
Each of our products have been developed to replicate the beauty and feel of the natural materials. The wood planks feature a variety of surface textures from a smoother wood grain to heavier and more rustic aged timber effects, matching the relevant type of wood. The stone tiles range from a smooth, sleek finish to... Continue Reading →
Hints & Tips 1. Choosing your floor colour
As with the size of the planks and tiles, the colour of the floor can also contribute to the overall general feeling of a room. Dark floors can sometimes appear to make a room seem smaller by absorbing ambient light or can bring a more intimate or warm feeling. Lighter tones, however, can provide a... Continue Reading →