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Discover the four floor trends of 2022

Are you planning to fit a new floor or renovate your old one, and do you need inspiration? Well you’ve come to the right place; we will be happy to help you with the four best floor trends of 2022. This will help you understand the best 2022 floor types, colours and materials.

Tips to design your office

Since the comings and goings of COVID-19, it has become pretty normal to work from home. In fact, there are only benefits from making working from home as pleasant as possible. No idea how best to set up your home office? We’re happy to guide you through this from start to finish.

Everything you need to know about skirting boards

Have you recently put down a new floor or are you planning to get one installed? Don’t forget to finish it off with skirting boards. Those add the finishing touch to your floor, but the options are endless. We’ll tell you all you need to know about skirting boards!

Cleaning your laminate, what’s the best way?

Laminate floors are very popular and you’ll find them in many living rooms. After all, they are attractive, high quality and easy maintenance. Unsure how to clean your laminate floor? Here’s how to keep your floor in top condition!

How to easily renovate or build the bathroom of your dreams

Renovating or building a bathroom comes at a hefty price, and in the case of ceramic tiles, you often need a professional. We offer the solution: a waterproof alternative that is easy to work with yourself! SPC vinyl tiles for both floors and walls.

Advantages and disadvantages of ordering floors online

Have you toured countless shops but still haven’t found that one perfect floor? We can already hear you thinking, ‘you don’t order something that important online, do you?’. Yes, you can! And we’ll explain why.

Why a herringbone floor gives your interior a unique look

Looking for a herringbone floor? Check out our range of faux-wood and faux-concrete herringbone floors at lfdirect.co.uk and transform your interior into an authentic design!

8 reasons why you should choose an SPC floor or wall

Looking for a waterproof floor or wall? Discover 8 practical reasons why SPC is becoming increasingly popular and is therefore the ideal solution for you!

Are you laying the laminate yourself? Follow our 10-step plan

Do you plan to lay laminate flooringfor the first time? You need to be prepared. Read the full, step-by-step plan here, and prepare yourself to lay laminate in no time.

Laying Aqua Step waterproof PVC laminate flooring in 5 steps

Do you want to lay Aqua-Step laminate panels yourself, but you don’t know how? No problem. We are happy to explain how to lay Aqua-Step laminate flooring in detail.

Make your own suspended ceiling

Opting for a suspended ceiling is a good way to nicely conceal the concrete surface and any supporting beams. Building the necessary batten structure on which MDF or plasterboard is affixed can also have the added advantage of hiding electrical wires and other pipes. And the instructions below show how you can easily do that yourself.

How do I choose the right underlay?

When you have purchased a new floor, it is also best to check whether you need an underlay. It insulates against moisture and cold, dampens noise, and is also ideal for levelling out the substrate. Of course, every floor or room needs a suitable underlay. Don’t know which one you need? We’d be happy to explain it to you in detail.

Seven reasons to choose laminate flooring!

Choosing from many different types of floor can be a difficult task. Each floor type has its pros and cons, and it is best to weigh them up against each other. We’ll take each point one-by-one. Check our blog!

Discover the ideal floor for your pets

Does your four-legged friend love to run around the house? Check out a selection of floors that are both pet-proof and stylish.