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https://www.discountflooringdepot.co.uk/horizon-grey-brown-oak-8mm-v-groove-ac3-1-99m2-p1081 14/03/2019
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How much does it cost to install Laminate Flooring?

When pricing the cost of installing laminate flooring, sometimes you can be in for an unexpected surprise. The cost of the actual work of installing the floor can actually rival the price of the floor itself. Crazy, right? Laminate flooring can be picked up for as low as less than £6.50 per square meter, but a standard installation could cost anywhere between £8 to £12 per metre squared. Most fitters will charge per metre squared, while others will charge a daily rate – generally around £150. Most fitters or installation... Read More

23/11/2016

What’s involved in staining wooden floors

If your solid wood floors have been looking a bit lacklustre recently, or they have been scratched and need repaired, or perhaps you just fancy a new colour then you’ll probably be very interested in reading our post below on what’s involved in staining wooden floors. Be warned – this is no small feat, and you will need a decent level of skill to master this chore. Find out more about the steps involved below and how to do it well for a professional finish. Preparing your wooden floor for... Read More

Carpet vs Hardwood - who wins? 09/12/2015

Hardwood Floors Vs Carpet

Arguably the two most popular choices of flooring are hardwood and carpet, both of which have a variety of characteristics that make them favourites in many people’s homes. But which one is better? We take a look at the characteristics of both. We’ll let you decide which you think is best…   Cleanliness Carpet attracts dust which gets caught in the fibres, meaning they require regular hoovering to keep clean. It is impossible to fully clean a carpet from hoovering, as the fibres of a carpet are susceptible to staining from spills and... Read More

engineered flooring 05/08/2015
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Engineered Flooring – 5 Reasons You Need It In Your Life

Engineered flooring can be a bit of a mystery to those outside of the industry. When most of our staff first joined, were pretty clued in on laminates, solid wood floor, vinyl flooring, and carpet too. They’re all fairly simple, even if when you think of vinyl, you think of some flower printed monstrosity in your Granny’s kitchen. Engineered wood is a relatively new development in the flooring world. It’s pitched as the best of both worlds, a mix of laminate flooring and solid wood flooring. It’s the most common... Read More

Strawberries and cream cheesecake 11/07/2015
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5 Delicious Strawberries and Cream Recipes

5 Delicious Strawberries and Cream Recipes   It’s tennis season, and while we might not get the sun we deserve, we can still get the dessert that we all crave. Who knows why strawberries and cream go hand in hand with Wimbledon? But they do, and when they’re this delicious, who could argue?   What do strawberries and cream have to do with tennis? Let’s find out… You might think that making the perfect batch of strawberries and cream is fairly straight forward, and it is, but why not push... Read More

oak laminate flooring 27/04/2015
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Home Decor Ideas For Laminate Flooring

While it’s important to get your flooring in order, it’s not the be and all end all of creating a perfect room and a perfect home, despite what we might try and tell you here at Discount Flooring Depot! You’ll need to consider the rest of your room, and how best to compliment that new floor. Today we’re going to focus on laminate flooring for your bathroom and kitchen, and tips for really taking your room to the next level. First of all, when shopping for a new floor for... Read More

22/04/2015
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Apple Watch Giveaway Rules

WIN AN APPLE WATCH! Simply enter for a chance to win the brand new Apple Watch 38mm Stainless Steel Case with White Sport Band, worth nearly £500! On the 2nd of October at 1pm, we’ll announce a winner. All you have to do to enter is enter your name and email address! Share it with friends for the chance to get an extra entry.     NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO WIN. SIMPLY ENTER THROUGH OUR WIDGET FOR A CHANCE TO GET YOUR HANDS ONTO APPLE’S LATEST GADGET.... Read More

17/02/2015
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Premier Series 18/5mm x 125mm Oak Brushed and Lacquered Engineered Wood Flooring

In our latest photo submission we’d like to thank Victoria for sending in the below images of her new kitchen floor. She has used part of our our stunning Premier Series engineered wood flooring to create a stylish yet practical modern look. The product installed was the Premier Series 18/5mm x 125mm Oak Brushed and Lacquered. This product is ideal for kitchen use as the brushed and lacquered finish provides some protection against daily use and inevitable spillages which can occur in kitchen areas.  In particular, if you’re comparing the... Read More

17/11/2014

Brighten up your home with a brand new floor this Christmas

If your kitchen floor is looking old and tired, your lounge carpet has seen better days, or you’re dreading guests arriving this festive season in case they catch sight of your chipped laminate in the conservatory, don’t panic; luckily there’s still just enough time to plan, purchase and lay a brand new floor in any room in your home – so you can welcome your guests with pride. While you might be more concerned with trimming the tree and preparing the pudding in the weeks before Christmas, this is actually... Read More

22/10/2014
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Are You Looking for a Better Bathroom?

As Catherine Zeta Jones put it, “For marriage to be a success, every woman and every man should have her and his own bathroom. The end.” This is great advice for all who have a 7 figure bank balance, but how can YOU turn your lacklustre lavatory into a porcelain Eden? Is it time for a restyle? For the minimalists it’s all about the contrast styling – Black VS White gives a clean, concise and pristine look. Industrystandarddesign.com give a great example of this : This kind of style is... Read More