The Complete Guide to Flooring
QA S COMPLETE GUIDE TO FLOORING. WHY CHOOSE UNDERLAY? Flooring is a major component of interior design and has a huge impact on your home. From colour to texture to material, your choice of flooring adds warmth, colour and gives a sense of your unique personality in every room. But much more than this, your flooring is also at the receiving end of all of the activity that goes on in your home. From teenagers rushing around to beloved family pets; you have to make sure that your flooring is durable and hardwearing. We ve created this ebook to show how flooring can have a unique and stylish impact on your home. Not only this, but with a little help it can also be a lasting asset that is able to keep up with the demands of everyday life. Read on to find out why we think underlay is one of the wisest investments you ll ever make in your home, how to get the most out of your flooring with our top care tips and some on-trend ideas to help revamp your home s flooring options! 2 Underlay. Much overlooked but essential if you want to make the most of your flooring and give it durability it wouldn t otherwise have. It s the essential first step in transforming your home s flooring. Take a look at our favourite reasons to choose underlay for your home. We re sure you ll have no doubts after this. 3
HEAT INSULATION When you think of protecting your home against heat loss you may think of insulating your attic, fitting double glazing and draught proofing. However, what you may not know is, there is a wealth of underlay types available on the market that can assist in insulating your home. Whether you have wood floor, laminate or fully fitted carpet there is insulating underlay to suit your budget and your home s style. DURABILITY Whether fully fitted carpet, designer laminate or luxury vinyl, when you spend money on the perfect flooring you want it to last. The different rooms in your house will endure different levels of wear and tear but underlay will act as a shock absorber. This helps to enhance the lifespan of your flooring, increasing its durability and keeping it looking as good as new. COMFORT Here at QA Flooring we believe that when you kick off your shoes at the end of the day you should be treated to a feeling of luxury and absolute comfort. That s why we stock a range of dense, cushioned underlay, suitable for any flooring type. Guaranteed to make your floors a treat for your feet! NOISE REDUCTION Do you have a noisy teenager with a passion for loud music? Or maybe your significant other can be a little heavy footed when padding around the study? Whatever the cause, there is always plenty of noise going on in a lived- in, family home. That s a natural part of family life. But, with the help of a sound reducing underlay, that noise doesn t have to have the same impact on everyone else in the house. To get started finding the perfect underlay for your needs, simply visit our 3 Step Traffilay System and tell us what you want from your underlay. Our system will recommend the perfect product for you and you will be able to experience first-hand exactly how underlay can transform your home. Our range of sound reducing underlays come in a variety of materials, from polystyrene to rubber, that assist in absorbing sound and giving your home a little more peace. 4 5
HOW TO KEEP YOUR FLOORING LOOKING GREAT VINYL FLOORING Vinyl is a brilliant as its versatility can give you the style of stone or solid wood flooring for a fraction of the cost and with a greater degree of durability. However, you still need to know how to take care of your vinyl flooring to prevent signs of wear and tear. Make sure you sweep your vinyl flooring regularly to avoid any potential scuffing.heels and vacuums with hard bristle attachments should also be avoided for the same reason. Avoid ammonia and solvent based cleaning products they re too harsh and can damage the vinyl. Try adding a rug it will protect your floor and will add a stylish accent to your room. LAMINATE FLOORING Laminate floors add an elegant, minimalist look to a room. They are stylish yet durable and eternally popular due to the variety of colours and styles available. Laminate is a great investment for your home, so follow these steps to make sure you take good care of it. So, you ve picked your underlay and you ve had brand new flooring fitted throughout your home. You ve considered the financial impact and made a stylish choice that represents your style. Now is the time to think through the practicalities of looking after your new floor. You can sweep or vacuum laminate flooring. However, you can give your laminate some extra TLC by mopping with a damp (not soaking wet) cloth or microfiber mop. Avoid harsh, abrasive chemicals when cleaning your laminate floor. A homemade mix of white vinegar and water is the perfect cleaning solution. As with vinyl flooring, a tasteful rug can help to guard your floor against scratches and scuffs. Quality flooring isn t something that you want to replace too often, so learning how to properly look after your floor is really important. Read on to find out some of our most effective suggestions. 6 7
CARPET High quality, fitted carpet is a timeless addition to your home. It brings warmth, softness and an enviable sense of luxury to any room. Make sure you maintain the quality of your carpet by following some of our tips below. LATEST TRENDS IN FLOORING Invest in a good vacuum cleaner and use it regularly. The best looking carpets are the ones that are vacuumed on a regular basis. If you want to avoid stains then it is best to attend to any spills as quickly as possible. Work fast to avoid permanent stains. Blot the spill, don t rub it, as this can damage the material of the carpet and rub the stain in further. It is wise to invest in a cleaner appropriate to the material of your carpet. If you want to avoid more obvious signs of wear and tear on your carpet then it can be helpful to move your furniture around from time to time. This will help side-step the pressure signs that furniture can leave. When we talk about trends you might not instantly think about your flooring. After all, you can t change it with every new season s style! However, a sophisticated flooring choice is an investment for all seasons. Take a look through some of our favourite flooring trends that will help take your interior decor to the next level. 8 9
BE BOLD WITH CARPET Interior design is becoming bolder. A greater range of quirky and stylish items are now available on the high street, which means that sticking with the typical choice of neutral colour carpet is no longer the only option. Be daring and add a splash of complimentary colour with your carpet choice. From pastels through to rich jewel colours, your carpet can make as much of a statement as any trendy piece of furniture. If you are looking to revamp the flooring in any room of your home, or throughout the whole house, make sure you start off strong by investing in the right underlay for you. From noise reduction and increased durability through to the luxury of extra cushioning beneath your feet, QA flooring has an extensive range of underlay to suit your budget, your needs and your style. For more information on our extensive range of underlay, or the luxury vinyl flooring options we offer, visit our website. We are always on GO RETRO WITH LAMINATE Trends don t always have to be ultra-modern. In fact, a vintage look is seriously chic and can give a timeless quality to your home s flooring. If you want a rustic, country look with a hint of nostalgia, a worn, natural-looking laminate will provide the perfect glimpse in to the past while remaining effortlessly stylish. hand to help with your requirements, or any questions your may have, so give us a call on 0151 495 3434 or send your questions through to us using our online contact form. ADD A TOUCH OF LUXURY WITH VINYL Admittedly, when some people think of vinyl flooring an image of their Grandma s 1970s patterned bathroom floor comes to mind! But, don t let that dissuade you. The style and quality of vinyl flooring has come on leaps and bounds in the last few years. You can now achieve the look of stone or hardwood but in a material far more affordable and durable. With a cushioned underlay to accompany your vinyl, this flooring type just got a whole lot more luxurious! If you think the versatility of vinyl will be the perfect addition to your home, make sure you check out our extensive range of luxury Luvanto flooring. Stylish and hardwearing, it s sure to help make any house a home. 10 11