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How To Choose Wood Flooring
Wooden flooring will give an attractive natural foundation for your home’s aesthetic and should last a lifetime, but it can be tricky to know where to start when it comes to choosing wood flooring. As...
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What is the difference between oils & lacquers?
Exploring the difference between oils & lacquers. So, you’ve selected your dream wooden floor, but which type of floor finish is the best option? Choosing the right protective finish for your...
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What is brushed wooden flooring?
Brushing is a great way to create a traditional look & can give new floorboards the character of reclaimed timber. The process involves running a wire rotary brush over the boards in the direction...
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What is the ideal moisture content for wood flooring?
When having wood flooring fitted, the thought of it shrinking, warping, or buckling is the not always a client’s top concern— until it’s too late. Most problems like these are a by-product of one...
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What is Distressed Wooden Flooring?
Ageing and distressing — giving a sense of history to your new floor To distress a wood floor is to weather flooring by hand or by using machinery, tools and/or treatments. The aim is to add enough...
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Cleaning hardwood floors
What cleaner should I use on wood flooring? Keeping your wood flooring clean is key to maintaining it. Hardwood flooring does require some attention to keep it looking at its best, but it shouldn’t be...
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Which wood flooring is the most durable?
At Chaunceys we believe that wooden flooring should last a lifetime. A high-quality solid or engineered hardwood floor will stand the test of time if it is properly fitted and well maintained. But...
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The history of wood flooring
Roots: when did wood flooring begin? Wood has been used as flooring for over 400 years. As a flooring material, it was shaped by the challenges it had to face, but there are many reasons why it has...
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Wood flooring and underfloor heating
How to fit wood flooring over underfloor heating With its energy efficiency and the ability to save on precious floor space, it’s easy to see why underfloor heating is becoming an increasingly popular...
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Square Edge vs Micro Bevel
What is the difference between square edged and micro bevelled wood flooring? Although it seems like a minor detail, the choice of edge profile for your wood flooring is important — it can have a big...
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What is Carbon Capturing?
If eco-credentials are as important to you as they are to us, then you will want your wood flooring to be manufactured using timber that is both sustainable and has a minimal impact on the...
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Why is my flooring cupping?
The natural response of wood flooring to a change in its moisture content is to either expand or contract; sudden significant changes can lead to a variety of flooring problems. Cupping is one such...
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Is wood flooring in a bathroom a good idea?
As well as being clean and functional, a bathroom should be a sanctuary with a sense of comfort and indulgence. Creating the right atmosphere is vital when designing a room in which you can completely...
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What is the difference between mixed length and fixed length wood flooring?
When selecting the perfect wood flooring option, one consideration can be easily overlooked: the choice between mixed length boards and fixed length boards. So, what’s the difference between mixed...
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Suitable site conditions for wood flooring
The arrival on site of your beautiful wood flooring is an extremely exciting moment. It’s a day which you’ll be eager to see, but it’s important to be patient at this stage. Due to the nature of...
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Wood flooring in 2021: trend predictions
At Chaunceys, we’ve been reflecting on 2020’s popular wood flooring choices and thinking about which trends will continue through 2021. With many of us spending more time at home recently, the focus...
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Chaunceys Timber Flooring of Bristol awarded Best Of Houzz 2021
Coveted annual award highlights home renovation and design professionals with top ratings and most popular designs among the Houzz community. Best Of Houzz Winner 2021 Chaunceys Timber Flooring of...
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What is tongue and groove wood flooring?
Tongue and groove joints have been used to join wooden floorboards together since the end of the 19th Century. Tongue and groove is a traditional fitting system which has continually improved over the...
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How to refinish wood flooring
Over the years, life in a busy home can take its toll on wood flooring, especially in high-traffic areas. A routine of regular maintenance should keep your wood flooring looking beautiful and maximise...
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How much wastage do you need to allow for wood flooring?
When you’re ready to order your wood flooring, you’ll come across a trade term which might be unfamiliar: ‘wastage’ or ‘waste factor’. Responsible wood flooring suppliers will ensure that wastage — an...
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