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Vinyl flooring and linoleum (or lino) flooring seem very similar, yet they are definitely different. Lots of people can’t seem to tell the difference, so here for you is the definitive guide to the differences between vinyl and lino. They are made of different ‘stuff’! In the 1920s, boffins developed a new plastic resin that

If you are thinking of installing new flooring now that spring is here, then you might be struggling to make a firm decision. Should you go for carpeting that’s soft to the touch, or heavy-duty flooring that will serve you brilliantly for years? The likelihood is that your home is already versatile enough to be

We’re well into the new year now, so the question that most room and home stylists are asking is “what popular trends that were set in 2015 are likely to continue into 2016?” This is an important question to ask, as no one wants to re-style their home on an annual basis, but then no

Protect your family from carpet-trapped germs When you vacuum your carpet, do you think it then qualifies as clean once you’ve done? That really depends on how far your definition of ‘clean’ stretches. Even after a good vacuuming, your carpet will still contain around seven billion bacteria per square metre. In fact, right now your

We all know what to do if you spill red wine on a wool carpet, don’t we? Douse the stain with white wine! The two will magically balance out, and your wool carpet will look as good as new! We firmly suggest you DO NOT try this at home! Spilling white wine over red wine

What’s your preference – hard flooring or cushioning carpeting? If you’re lucky and – like most modern homes – your residence has room for both. For simplicity and warmth, think carpets. For a contemporary appeal, think tiles or timber. Despite doomsayers claiming so, carpet is not suffering its death throes. No matter how wonderful laminates