If you are thinking about having solid wood flooring for your home or business, it is not only the quality of the product that you should consider but you should also choose a reputable natural wood flooring company to install it.
A hardwood floor is a long term investment which, if installed correctly, will last for decades and beyond. So the quality of workmanship will need to be high with attention to detail at every stage: from the initial contact with the customer, right through to the installation, and afterc are service.
Here we shall consider what to look for in a wood flooring company to ensure the best quality materials, craftsmanship and service.
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Time in Business
One of the first steps in choosing a wood flooring company is to find out how long they have been in business. If a company has been operating a long time, it is a testament to the quality of their products and service as generally the longer the company has been in business, the greater their skills and reputation.
Naturally Wood has a history in the hardwood flooring trade that can be traced back 100 years, when much of the work was carried out by hand. Today, its company directors have a wealth of experience in the flooring trade and take a very proactive role including talking through the customers’ requirements and supervising the works.
In-House Installers
A company that employs an in-house trained team of installers brings many benefits as workers takes pride in the jobs they do and constantly strive to achieve high standards of excellence.
A wood flooring company with an in-house team has an eye for detail and strives to achieve the best possible results for their customers, as opposed to subcontractors who may not have any special connection to the company.
In addition to this, an in-house team is more likely to have the training appropriate to each flooring type, and can offer advice as and when necessary so the client receives the right product to suit their requirements.
Naturally Wood has an in-house team of installers and floor restorers, and we supply and install superior flooring to a standard that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations.
Attention to Quality
It is vital to choose a company that takes pride in the quality of their materials so they can lay flooring that not only looks beautiful but will last.
Naturally Wood is committed to high standards of excellence and lay great importance on the quality of our materials. We regularly carry out quality control checks at the factories in Germany, Holland and the Netherlands, so we can see the materials at first hand and view the methods of production.
Wood Flooring Specialists
It is always best to choose a company that are wood flooring specialists as they are experts in their field, rather than all-rounders.
General flooring fitters may not have the extensive knowledge and wide range of expertise a specialist flooring fitter, such as Naturally Wood, can provide.
Advice from the Experts
To get your flooring just the way you want it, you will need time to consider the various options and find out which of these will work best in your interior.
Instead of pushy sales techniques, you will want a company that understands choosing solid wood flooring isn’t a snap decision.
Naturally Wood is passionate about hardwood flooring and we give our customers as much time as they need to think about the different possibilities, so they can gain the right flooring for their needs.
Free Sample Service
A free sample service means that you can view flooring types in the comfort of your own home to help you make the right flooring choice.
Naturally Wood provides a free sample service and can send flooring samples of 200mm in length direct to your home - just order samples via our website or direct from Naturally Wood.
Although the majority of our flooring samples are free, we do charge for some of our flooring panels, such as parquet panels and borders, as these have to be made specifically to order.
Survey Before Quoting
It is always best for a company to carry out a full survey before any work starts, so they can fully understand the job in hand.
Naturally Wood do just that which means that we can factor in any special requirements before quoting, so there are no nasty surprises when you get the bill.
Large Samples to View
Viewing large samples at first hand helps you decide on whether you have chosen exactly the right flooring for your interior.
Hardwood flooring company Naturally Wood guide you at every stage so you are completely satisfied with your flooring.
Once you have made your flooring selection, we will bring large sample panels for you to view so that you are fully confident of your decision before you give us the go ahead to install your new floor.
View Past Work
Find a company that is willing to show you their past work so you can see the quality of their work at first hand.
At Naturally Wood we receive much of our work through recommendation so you can be assured of superior results. Click on the link below to view our portfolio and find out more.
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Traditional with Modern
Look for a company that combines traditional values and techniques with modern flooring innovations such as under-floor heating.
Naturally Wood is a solid wooden flooring company that provides the best of both worlds and offers a wide range of traditional and modern flooring options including Bolefloor, the latest flooring product.
Friday, 30 November 2012
Monday, 26 November 2012
Ten Design Reasons to Opt for a Hardwood Floor Installation
Why opt for a hardwood floor installation for a home or business? Among the many reasons is that solid wood flooring is not only highly durable and practical, but it also forms the perfect foundation for the rest of your décor.
However, there are plenty of other reasons why a hardwood floor installation is a great choice compared to other types of floor coverings - and here’s our top ten:
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1. Versatility
Hardwood flooring is extremely versatile as it increases, rather than limits the possibilities of décor schemes. It works alongside any home style from shabby chic, eclectic, contemporary loft style, period properties, modern and minimalist homes, bright and airy interiors or time-honoured and sumptuous homes.
2. Bridging Old and New
Hardwood flooring works well in either classical or contemporary interiors. Wooden flooring can be fresh, innovative and work to soften stark, minimalist schemes (by installing curved flooring for instance), or you can choose hardwood flooring that is light, bright and airy to open up a small space in a modern home, or dark wood flooring for a more intimate feel. The right choice of flooring will revamp an interior and also make traditional schemes feel more up-to-date.
3. Wide Variety
From aged and distressed flooring to floors with a glossy finish, there is a wide range of solid flooring available to create just the right look for your home or business. With such a large number of wood types, finishes and stains, you can choose flooring that will strongly steer the design direction.
4. Neutral
Choosing a hardwood flooring installation makes a great starting point for the rest of the home. It gives a room a blank canvas to work with and you can choose solid wood flooring to work with any colour range.
5. Doesn’t Date
Solid wood flooring is a classic style choice as it has been in use for hundreds of years. It dropped out of fashion during the 1960’s and 1970’s when wall to wall carpets became the floor covering of choice, but since then has risen in popularity because it is timeless, elegant and easy to clean and care for. A solid wood floor that is well looked after and maintained will last for generations.
6. Economical in the Long Run
Updating a décor scheme can be extremely costly; however, a hardwood flooring installation will significantly reduce the cost of redecorating as, unlike a patterned carpet, for instance, it does not have to be updated to suit the style of your interior. A solid wood floor outlasts many other floor coverings (such as carpet or vinyl for instance) which makes it extremely economical.
7. Play with Space
How wooden planks are arranged, the colour of the flooring and the style, can subtly affect how big or small the space feels. For example, wooden planks arranged on the diagonal can make a space appear larger. Also the lighter the flooring, the bigger the space appears. If you want a spacious room to appear more intimate, go for patterned wood floors such as parquet or choose a motive. If you want a smaller space to appear larger, choose a plank design laid in the direction that you want to feel bigger (e.g. lay widthways to make a room feel wider).
8. Adds Texture
Solid wood flooring that adds texture is especially useful for a contemporary, minimalist interior. A parquet or mosaic design, for instance, or the natural grain on stripped wooden flooring injects some texture to a scheme without detracting from a very neutral palette. One of the most popular designs of parquet flooring is herringbone, a zig-zag type pattern which mimics the skeleton of a fish. It was one of the first parquet patterns in Europe and has maintained its popularity.
9. Backdrop for Rugs
If you want to refresh your décor or bring in new colours, rugs are far cheaper to buy than a fitted carpet. They provide the warmth and comfort of carpet in selected areas, while retaining the practicality and good looks of the wood surrounding them. By using a rug, this allows you to be braver with your choice of colour and pattern. Most people will feel more confident about buying a vibrant, colourful rug than having wall to wall carpets in the same design. Changing a rug is also far easier than getting a new carpet installed, and is great for people who like to make impulsive design changes, or perhaps like to adjust their decor to match the seasons.
10. Appeals to buyers
If you are thinking of selling your home, a hardwood flooring installation pays off as it is popular with buyers. Buyers can be put off by a carpet they don’t like or one that looks tired or shabby, because they would prefer not to stump up the cost of replacing it. However, buyers will generally not feel the same way about a hardwood floor even if they decide they want to get it sanded and refinished after they buy. They perceive a hardwood flooring installation as part of the structure of the house, whereas carpet is seen as a more disposable item.
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However, there are plenty of other reasons why a hardwood floor installation is a great choice compared to other types of floor coverings - and here’s our top ten:
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1. Versatility
Hardwood flooring is extremely versatile as it increases, rather than limits the possibilities of décor schemes. It works alongside any home style from shabby chic, eclectic, contemporary loft style, period properties, modern and minimalist homes, bright and airy interiors or time-honoured and sumptuous homes.
2. Bridging Old and New
Hardwood flooring works well in either classical or contemporary interiors. Wooden flooring can be fresh, innovative and work to soften stark, minimalist schemes (by installing curved flooring for instance), or you can choose hardwood flooring that is light, bright and airy to open up a small space in a modern home, or dark wood flooring for a more intimate feel. The right choice of flooring will revamp an interior and also make traditional schemes feel more up-to-date.
3. Wide Variety
From aged and distressed flooring to floors with a glossy finish, there is a wide range of solid flooring available to create just the right look for your home or business. With such a large number of wood types, finishes and stains, you can choose flooring that will strongly steer the design direction.
4. Neutral
Choosing a hardwood flooring installation makes a great starting point for the rest of the home. It gives a room a blank canvas to work with and you can choose solid wood flooring to work with any colour range.
5. Doesn’t Date
Solid wood flooring is a classic style choice as it has been in use for hundreds of years. It dropped out of fashion during the 1960’s and 1970’s when wall to wall carpets became the floor covering of choice, but since then has risen in popularity because it is timeless, elegant and easy to clean and care for. A solid wood floor that is well looked after and maintained will last for generations.
6. Economical in the Long Run
Updating a décor scheme can be extremely costly; however, a hardwood flooring installation will significantly reduce the cost of redecorating as, unlike a patterned carpet, for instance, it does not have to be updated to suit the style of your interior. A solid wood floor outlasts many other floor coverings (such as carpet or vinyl for instance) which makes it extremely economical.
7. Play with Space
How wooden planks are arranged, the colour of the flooring and the style, can subtly affect how big or small the space feels. For example, wooden planks arranged on the diagonal can make a space appear larger. Also the lighter the flooring, the bigger the space appears. If you want a spacious room to appear more intimate, go for patterned wood floors such as parquet or choose a motive. If you want a smaller space to appear larger, choose a plank design laid in the direction that you want to feel bigger (e.g. lay widthways to make a room feel wider).
8. Adds Texture
Solid wood flooring that adds texture is especially useful for a contemporary, minimalist interior. A parquet or mosaic design, for instance, or the natural grain on stripped wooden flooring injects some texture to a scheme without detracting from a very neutral palette. One of the most popular designs of parquet flooring is herringbone, a zig-zag type pattern which mimics the skeleton of a fish. It was one of the first parquet patterns in Europe and has maintained its popularity.
9. Backdrop for Rugs
If you want to refresh your décor or bring in new colours, rugs are far cheaper to buy than a fitted carpet. They provide the warmth and comfort of carpet in selected areas, while retaining the practicality and good looks of the wood surrounding them. By using a rug, this allows you to be braver with your choice of colour and pattern. Most people will feel more confident about buying a vibrant, colourful rug than having wall to wall carpets in the same design. Changing a rug is also far easier than getting a new carpet installed, and is great for people who like to make impulsive design changes, or perhaps like to adjust their decor to match the seasons.
10. Appeals to buyers
If you are thinking of selling your home, a hardwood flooring installation pays off as it is popular with buyers. Buyers can be put off by a carpet they don’t like or one that looks tired or shabby, because they would prefer not to stump up the cost of replacing it. However, buyers will generally not feel the same way about a hardwood floor even if they decide they want to get it sanded and refinished after they buy. They perceive a hardwood flooring installation as part of the structure of the house, whereas carpet is seen as a more disposable item.
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Thursday, 22 November 2012
Hardwood Flooring Companies - Traditional or Modern?
With so many hardwood flooring companies to choose from, you will want to know how best to narrow down your search. One thing to consider is whether it is better to opt for a traditional hardwood flooring company, or a more modern organisation that offers the latest flooring innovations.
One of the many appeals of solid wood flooring is that the end result is beautiful, elegant and timeless. However, whether you have a contemporary home or business, or a traditional interior, wooden flooring also has to work on a more practical level.
So the question you should ask yourself is: Do you opt for a long-standing company with an in depth knowledge of materials and the traditional skills needed to produce a high quality finish? Or do you opt for a more forward thinking company that takes into account modern requirements and offers you the newest flooring products?
Here we shall look at the two types of hardwood flooring companies and consider how Naturally Wood offers the best of both worlds.
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Traditional Hardwood Flooring Companies
If you are thinking of investing in solid wood flooring, there are many benefits in selecting one of the traditional hardwood flooring companies to complete the work.
Firstly, by choosing a long-standing hardwood flooring company, you can benefit from the experience of staff with many years in the trade. As they have expert knowledge of their field, they are well placed to understand your requirements and will take time to discuss all the flooring options with you.
In addition to this, a traditional company with an experienced team of staff has a deep understanding of the materials they use. This means they can explain how the overall result will look and offer specialist advice on the type of flooring that will best suit your home or business.
When it comes to installing your floor, traditional hardwood flooring companies will place great emphasis on the quality of materials and workmanship. A traditional company is dedicated to achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction - from the initial survey, through to installation and aftercare stage when they advise on long term care and repair of your flooring and the right products to use. They are also in a better position to deal with more unusual or bespoke requests, and the end result will be high quality flooring with attention to detail.
Finally, if your floor looks tired or worn and is need of a revamp, traditional companies have the skills not only to install new flooring, but also restore and repair existing flooring to ensure it looks as good as new.
Modern Hardwood Flooring Companies
Modern hardwood flooring companies are fresh, new and forward thinking and can offer you the latest flooring products which can bring a fantastic creative slant to a contemporary home.
A modern company will offer the newest flooring products that take into account not just current fashions, but all the practical aspects as well, such as under-floor heating. Modern flooring companies can also introduce products that are more unusual so your interior stands out from the rest. This includes more exotic woods such as Teak, Iroko, Merbau or Wenge, which look stunning against a backdrop of contemporary furniture, accessories and wall art.
Other products that they can offer for your home or business include Bolefloor bespoke curved flooring, which is truly unique and steers away from the traditional parallel flooring as the boards are cut to follow the natural growth of tree.
In addition, modern companies know they are in a competitive market and strive to keep their costs down so they can offer competitive pricing. They use up to date marketing and communications techniques and have an extensive website where you can research the products online and make contact via email.
The Best of Both Worlds
Naturally Wood is a wood flooring company that combines the best of both worlds. Our years of experience in the hardwood trade means we can offer traditional techniques, combined with the latest machinery, technology and products.
We have an in-house trained team of staff who have an eye for detail and are committed to achieving the highest standards of customer service, so we can offer you complete customer satisfaction.
In addition to this, we offer only the finest quality materials, so your flooring is designed to last. We offer a complete range of flooring products including the most popular options, such as oak parquet, solid and engineered flooring as well as more unusual products like our Inception range of end grain flooring, exotic varieties of timber, and we can also offer innovative, eco-friendly products such as Bolefloor curved flooring.
So although we are a traditional company with a long history, we also pride ourselves on being one of the most innovative hardwood flooring companies you’ll find.
Hardwood Flooring Companies - Click here to browse our solid wood flooring products
One of the many appeals of solid wood flooring is that the end result is beautiful, elegant and timeless. However, whether you have a contemporary home or business, or a traditional interior, wooden flooring also has to work on a more practical level.
So the question you should ask yourself is: Do you opt for a long-standing company with an in depth knowledge of materials and the traditional skills needed to produce a high quality finish? Or do you opt for a more forward thinking company that takes into account modern requirements and offers you the newest flooring products?
Here we shall look at the two types of hardwood flooring companies and consider how Naturally Wood offers the best of both worlds.
Hardwood Flooring Companies - Click here to find out more about our solid wood flooring products.
Traditional Hardwood Flooring Companies
If you are thinking of investing in solid wood flooring, there are many benefits in selecting one of the traditional hardwood flooring companies to complete the work.
Firstly, by choosing a long-standing hardwood flooring company, you can benefit from the experience of staff with many years in the trade. As they have expert knowledge of their field, they are well placed to understand your requirements and will take time to discuss all the flooring options with you.
In addition to this, a traditional company with an experienced team of staff has a deep understanding of the materials they use. This means they can explain how the overall result will look and offer specialist advice on the type of flooring that will best suit your home or business.
When it comes to installing your floor, traditional hardwood flooring companies will place great emphasis on the quality of materials and workmanship. A traditional company is dedicated to achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction - from the initial survey, through to installation and aftercare stage when they advise on long term care and repair of your flooring and the right products to use. They are also in a better position to deal with more unusual or bespoke requests, and the end result will be high quality flooring with attention to detail.
Finally, if your floor looks tired or worn and is need of a revamp, traditional companies have the skills not only to install new flooring, but also restore and repair existing flooring to ensure it looks as good as new.
Modern Hardwood Flooring Companies
Modern hardwood flooring companies are fresh, new and forward thinking and can offer you the latest flooring products which can bring a fantastic creative slant to a contemporary home.
A modern company will offer the newest flooring products that take into account not just current fashions, but all the practical aspects as well, such as under-floor heating. Modern flooring companies can also introduce products that are more unusual so your interior stands out from the rest. This includes more exotic woods such as Teak, Iroko, Merbau or Wenge, which look stunning against a backdrop of contemporary furniture, accessories and wall art.
Other products that they can offer for your home or business include Bolefloor bespoke curved flooring, which is truly unique and steers away from the traditional parallel flooring as the boards are cut to follow the natural growth of tree.
In addition, modern companies know they are in a competitive market and strive to keep their costs down so they can offer competitive pricing. They use up to date marketing and communications techniques and have an extensive website where you can research the products online and make contact via email.
The Best of Both Worlds
Naturally Wood is a wood flooring company that combines the best of both worlds. Our years of experience in the hardwood trade means we can offer traditional techniques, combined with the latest machinery, technology and products.
We have an in-house trained team of staff who have an eye for detail and are committed to achieving the highest standards of customer service, so we can offer you complete customer satisfaction.
In addition to this, we offer only the finest quality materials, so your flooring is designed to last. We offer a complete range of flooring products including the most popular options, such as oak parquet, solid and engineered flooring as well as more unusual products like our Inception range of end grain flooring, exotic varieties of timber, and we can also offer innovative, eco-friendly products such as Bolefloor curved flooring.
So although we are a traditional company with a long history, we also pride ourselves on being one of the most innovative hardwood flooring companies you’ll find.
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Saturday, 10 November 2012
Hardwood Flooring – The Environmentally Friendly Option
Hardwood flooring has been in use for centuries and wood has long been a material of choice because it is strong, durable and provides a beautiful, natural look to an interior.
Its popularity has further increased in recent years, as people become have more educated about their environment and how they impact on their surroundings - leading to an increased demand for healthy, natural and sustainable products.
Here we shall look closely at the benefits of hardwood flooring and why it is such a great, eco-friendly choice for the home or business.
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Natural wood Flooring - The Eco-Friendly Alternative
FSC / PEFC Certified Flooring
Whilst all types of wooden flooring offer environmental benefits, there are a number of hardwood flooring products on the market today that are FSC / PEFC certified. FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council and this is an independent international organisation that encourages responsible forest management. PEFC, or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes, is an umbrella organisation which covers a number of separate forest certification schemes that apply to different countries. It is an international organisation that aims to make forest certification easier. These certification programmes help to ensure the health of our forests.
Some, but not all, of Naturally Wood’s products are FSC/PEFC certified and these include our fusion engineered oak products and some of our Palladio parquet battens. However where required for a project, we can supply a full range of FSC/PEFC certified products from our network of suppliers.
Our Environmentally Friendly Bolefloori
Our Bolefloor range , is another particularly green choice of flooring. This is because the board is cut in line with the trunk, so instead of the traditional parallel straight floorboards, which incur wastage, more of the tree is used. This means that floor boards have an unusual wavy effect, making each one unique.
Natural Wood Flooring - So Much Choice
Contrary to what some people think, natural wood flooring encompasses a whole spectrum of different colours and effects - so environmentally friendly does not need to mean boring!
There are many of shades of timber, from light to very dark, as well as all the ones in between including natural wood flooring with hints of gold or red, or and even purple. Other timbers have a deep dark grain, such as Wenge, and timber with attractive flecks of gold, such as Merbau, as well as timber with knots or individual marks such as cat’s paw.
Flooring choices are wide too: choose from parquet flooring, mosaic floor, end grain, strip floors or for a more rustic look, aged and distressed. In addition to the various types of flooring, there are also a range of finishes available to produce different effects such as matt, satin or gloss lacquers, to wax, oils or stains.
Whether you require hardwood flooring for high traffic areas, or rooms that are used just once in a while, natural wood flooring is stunning and suitable for a range of interiors from offices to private homes.
Restoring Your Solid Wood Floor
Although wood is a sustainable product, restoring your existing hardwood flooring is the most environmentally friendly option as no trees have to be cut down in the process, and the end result is that your flooring looks as good as new. And, very often, a restored floor will have that much more character than a brand new one.
Naturally Wood repair, sand and restore most types of natural wood flooring including strip floors, engineered floors, parquet flooring, end grain flooring and aged and distressed floors.
About Naturally Wood
Naturally Wood supply and install a wide range of hardwood flooring including the more unusual such as Bolefloor. We also restore, sand and repair natural wood flooring to the highest standards.
Natural Wood Flooring - Click here to browse our solid wood flooring products
Its popularity has further increased in recent years, as people become have more educated about their environment and how they impact on their surroundings - leading to an increased demand for healthy, natural and sustainable products.
Here we shall look closely at the benefits of hardwood flooring and why it is such a great, eco-friendly choice for the home or business.
Hardwood Flooring - Click here to browse our solid wood flooring products
Natural wood Flooring - The Eco-Friendly Alternative
- Natural wood flooring is an eco friendly alternative to other flooring products, because wood is one of the most sustainable resources available. Trees can be replanted and timber can be recycled or repaired.
- It is also a natural product, free from the toxic chemicals which are present in vinyl and synthetic carpets which is better for the health of people and the planet.
- Another eco-friendly benefit of hardwood flooring, different to other types of flooring, is that it is so long lasting. A solid wood floor can last for a hundred years or more and does not have to be replaced frequently, ending up in landfill. This compares to carpets for instance, which have an average lifespan of ten years and laminate flooring: ten to twenty years.
FSC / PEFC Certified Flooring
Whilst all types of wooden flooring offer environmental benefits, there are a number of hardwood flooring products on the market today that are FSC / PEFC certified. FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council and this is an independent international organisation that encourages responsible forest management. PEFC, or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes, is an umbrella organisation which covers a number of separate forest certification schemes that apply to different countries. It is an international organisation that aims to make forest certification easier. These certification programmes help to ensure the health of our forests.
Some, but not all, of Naturally Wood’s products are FSC/PEFC certified and these include our fusion engineered oak products and some of our Palladio parquet battens. However where required for a project, we can supply a full range of FSC/PEFC certified products from our network of suppliers.
Our Environmentally Friendly Bolefloori
Our Bolefloor range , is another particularly green choice of flooring. This is because the board is cut in line with the trunk, so instead of the traditional parallel straight floorboards, which incur wastage, more of the tree is used. This means that floor boards have an unusual wavy effect, making each one unique.
Natural Wood Flooring - So Much Choice
Contrary to what some people think, natural wood flooring encompasses a whole spectrum of different colours and effects - so environmentally friendly does not need to mean boring!
There are many of shades of timber, from light to very dark, as well as all the ones in between including natural wood flooring with hints of gold or red, or and even purple. Other timbers have a deep dark grain, such as Wenge, and timber with attractive flecks of gold, such as Merbau, as well as timber with knots or individual marks such as cat’s paw.
Flooring choices are wide too: choose from parquet flooring, mosaic floor, end grain, strip floors or for a more rustic look, aged and distressed. In addition to the various types of flooring, there are also a range of finishes available to produce different effects such as matt, satin or gloss lacquers, to wax, oils or stains.
Whether you require hardwood flooring for high traffic areas, or rooms that are used just once in a while, natural wood flooring is stunning and suitable for a range of interiors from offices to private homes.
Restoring Your Solid Wood Floor
Although wood is a sustainable product, restoring your existing hardwood flooring is the most environmentally friendly option as no trees have to be cut down in the process, and the end result is that your flooring looks as good as new. And, very often, a restored floor will have that much more character than a brand new one.
Naturally Wood repair, sand and restore most types of natural wood flooring including strip floors, engineered floors, parquet flooring, end grain flooring and aged and distressed floors.
About Naturally Wood
Naturally Wood supply and install a wide range of hardwood flooring including the more unusual such as Bolefloor. We also restore, sand and repair natural wood flooring to the highest standards.
Natural Wood Flooring - Click here to browse our solid wood flooring products
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Hardwood Flooring – Introducing Our New Bolefloor Curved Length Flooring
Hardwood flooring has always been popular but one particular type of hardwood flooring that is taking Europe by storm is Bolefloor.
Bolefloor provides a natural and alternative look to other types of solid wood flooring and is ideal for use in contemporary homes, offices, retail units and for the corporate hospitality industry, such as restaurants, bars and hotels.
This type of hardwood flooring has gained critical acclaim and presents an alternative to traditional, straight hardwood flooring. Instead, the length of each board follows the natural line of the tree trunk, producing a curved or wavy effect.
With Bolefloor, your flooring becomes a focal point and the result looks simply stunning in minimalist or Bohemian homes, contemporary businesses, studio apartments and even workshops, museums, shops or art galleries.
Here you can discover more about Bolefloor and find out why this type of hardwood flooring is a great eco-friendly choice. We shall also reveal the types of woods and finishes available.
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What is Bolefloor?
The word ‘bole’ refers to the trunk of the tree. Previously, this type of hardwood flooring was difficult to obtain and extremely rare as it was so labour intensive to produce.
However, thanks to a Dutch company, these high quality floorboards are now produced, still on a bespoke basis, but with the aid of state of-the art technology, making it much more accessible. They are very appealing as they follow the tree’s natural growth pattern to stunning effect.
These floorboards have been featured in trade shows all over Europe including Paris, Moscow, Switzerland, London, Hannover, Rotterdam, Zurich, as well as further afield, creating a surge in interest.
Their presence has inspired those who are seeking a unique and contemporary look to their hardwood flooring.
Why is Boleloor Eco-friendly?
Bolefloor is regarded as eco-friendly as it follows the natural growth of the tree, so you get more floorboards per forest.
This can only mean good news all round as fewer trees have to be cut down to produce this type of flooring.
Eco-friendly floors and furniture have risen in popularity as people are now much more environmentally aware and are starting to take responsibility for their role and impact on the environment.
Why Choose Bolefloor?
Bolefloor is unique - no two floorboards or floors are the same.
Like traditional hardwood flooring, Bolefloor benefits from a wide choice of finishes to choose from, but the main draw is its contemporary style and the overall attractiveness of the flooring: it is simply stunning.
The floorboards are put together like a jigsaw so the resulting effect is like a work of art - and this makes a wonderful feature in the home or workplace.
It has an organic look as it follows the growth of the tree.
Does this Style have a Wider Use?
Yes. This style has been used not only for flooring, but also for ceilings, walls, and even in furniture. Naturally Wood supplies and installs Bolefloor curved length flooring for customers in London, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire .
We offer a range of different woods to choose from to cover all tastes and these include Walnut, Oak, Cherry, Maple and Ash. So, you can have any colour of flooring from the lightest colour wood (Maple) to dark wood (Walnut).
Different Finishes
Bolefloor options include the more refined grades which have no dark knots, to a natural look, or rustic effect. We also offer a wide range of finishes, which include natural, oiled and brushed.
Where is it Suitable?
Bolefloor is suitable for all parts of the home, or office, including hallways, reception rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, office areas, studios - and even the kitchen and bathroom. It suits any size of interior and looks stunning in a studio apartment or spacious open plan designed home.
What Sizes are Available?
The size and width of the boards is determined by the trunk of the tree and the type of timber you choose. The width of the boards vary from 150 - 300 mm and the length is random, to a maximum of 3000 mm.
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Bolefloor provides a natural and alternative look to other types of solid wood flooring and is ideal for use in contemporary homes, offices, retail units and for the corporate hospitality industry, such as restaurants, bars and hotels.
This type of hardwood flooring has gained critical acclaim and presents an alternative to traditional, straight hardwood flooring. Instead, the length of each board follows the natural line of the tree trunk, producing a curved or wavy effect.
With Bolefloor, your flooring becomes a focal point and the result looks simply stunning in minimalist or Bohemian homes, contemporary businesses, studio apartments and even workshops, museums, shops or art galleries.
Here you can discover more about Bolefloor and find out why this type of hardwood flooring is a great eco-friendly choice. We shall also reveal the types of woods and finishes available.
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What is Bolefloor?
The word ‘bole’ refers to the trunk of the tree. Previously, this type of hardwood flooring was difficult to obtain and extremely rare as it was so labour intensive to produce.
However, thanks to a Dutch company, these high quality floorboards are now produced, still on a bespoke basis, but with the aid of state of-the art technology, making it much more accessible. They are very appealing as they follow the tree’s natural growth pattern to stunning effect.
These floorboards have been featured in trade shows all over Europe including Paris, Moscow, Switzerland, London, Hannover, Rotterdam, Zurich, as well as further afield, creating a surge in interest.
Their presence has inspired those who are seeking a unique and contemporary look to their hardwood flooring.
Why is Boleloor Eco-friendly?
Bolefloor is regarded as eco-friendly as it follows the natural growth of the tree, so you get more floorboards per forest.
This can only mean good news all round as fewer trees have to be cut down to produce this type of flooring.
Eco-friendly floors and furniture have risen in popularity as people are now much more environmentally aware and are starting to take responsibility for their role and impact on the environment.
Why Choose Bolefloor?
Bolefloor is unique - no two floorboards or floors are the same.
Like traditional hardwood flooring, Bolefloor benefits from a wide choice of finishes to choose from, but the main draw is its contemporary style and the overall attractiveness of the flooring: it is simply stunning.
The floorboards are put together like a jigsaw so the resulting effect is like a work of art - and this makes a wonderful feature in the home or workplace.
It has an organic look as it follows the growth of the tree.
Does this Style have a Wider Use?
Yes. This style has been used not only for flooring, but also for ceilings, walls, and even in furniture. Naturally Wood supplies and installs Bolefloor curved length flooring for customers in London, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire .
We offer a range of different woods to choose from to cover all tastes and these include Walnut, Oak, Cherry, Maple and Ash. So, you can have any colour of flooring from the lightest colour wood (Maple) to dark wood (Walnut).
Different Finishes
Bolefloor options include the more refined grades which have no dark knots, to a natural look, or rustic effect. We also offer a wide range of finishes, which include natural, oiled and brushed.
Where is it Suitable?
Bolefloor is suitable for all parts of the home, or office, including hallways, reception rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, office areas, studios - and even the kitchen and bathroom. It suits any size of interior and looks stunning in a studio apartment or spacious open plan designed home.
What Sizes are Available?
The size and width of the boards is determined by the trunk of the tree and the type of timber you choose. The width of the boards vary from 150 - 300 mm and the length is random, to a maximum of 3000 mm.
Hardwood Flooring - Click here to browse our solid wood flooring products
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