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Deciding on the colour of your floor is a big decision that will stay with you for years. That’s why it’s so important to get it right by looking at different factors such as room size, footfall and interior style. Remember that this is just a guide – ultimately it is your personal choice and…

Over the years, carpeting has been marketed as a family-friendly flooring product. But as more research is gathered on health conditions like asthma, rosacea, and allergies, health experts are beginning to suggest that carpet is actually a major contributor to these common ailments.   In fact, the American Lung Association’s suggests that carpet should not be used in…

The RCB Hybrid Range by Aspire is a floating floor in the Luxury Vinyl category. Using next-generation manufacturing methods, the floor was designed to be tough, stable and waterproof, making it a great choice for every room in the house. Let’s look at the characteristics in more detail: High performing The floor utilises a rigid core board…

At Get Floors, did you know our Australian hardwoods are also popular decking materials? This is usually because their visual appearance combined with exceptional resilience makes them an excellent choice for an outdoor deck. We have a wide range of hardwoods available in different species, colours and plank sizes so you can choose the one…

In our previous blog we gave a brief overview of parquet floors, looking at the different wood types, places to lay and floor maintenance. We also touched on patterns but didn’t go into detail as we wanted to bring you a blog dedicated to just that. There are many different parquetry designs so let’s look at…

Dating back to the 1600’s, you may recognise the iconic parquetry pattern from older buildings such as museums and libraries. They are particularly famous for lining the floors in the palace of Versailles. But if you thought parquetry was a style that remained in that century, you would be very mistaken. Making regular revivals, parquet…

If you follow us on Instagram at @getfloors, you may have seen our recent post featuring a beautiful Fiddleback floor from Preference’s Engineered Australian Hardwood collection. Available in Blackbutt and Spotted Gum, Fiddleback floors consist of strong Plywood layers that serve as the core for this stable floor. The top layer is Australian Eucalyptus which maintains…

Do you ever feel like your solid wood floor is just missing something? Many people would jump to the conclusion that a rug is the answer to break up the expanse of timber. However, with the summer season well underway, you might be looking for ways to keep your room as cool as possible. Or perhaps you…

If you are still in the dark about cork flooring, cast your eyes over this short blog post and find out more about this unique flooring product. Cork boasts a number of advantages that make it a great choice for flooring in many areas throughout the home. As with most products, cork does have some drawbacks however…

What do you look for in a new floor? Maybe you desire a traditional style that is long-lasting yet also affordable? If these sound familiar in your flooring search, look no further than the Quick-Step Classic Laminate range. These natural-looking boards are available in 10 distinct colours so you can find the perfect shade for…