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Although cork flooring is relatively new, the material is already present in many of our everyday products. As a flooring option, it has shown a side that nobody has seen before: incredibly interesting and beautiful to look at, and as appealing to the feet as it is to the eyes. Different colours, patterns, shapes and finishes are available to…

Vinyl, or PVC, exists in a variety of products from school binders to tarps. Because it’s a plastic, it can be of any strength, and so it made its way under our feet with sheet, tile and vinyl plank flooring. Vinyl flooring was in use starting in the 1930s, and while many other flooring options are now available,…

Are you thinking about installing parquetry flooring? This type of flooring was invented in the late 17th century but people today recognise it as herringbone. Since its comeback, it has so much more to offer than it used to. Here is a guide to this unique flooring choice. Patterns Parquetry flooring is all about geometric patterns that…

Featured on our Get Floors Instagram page this week was Quick-Step’s Colonial Plus collection; high quality, high definition, high performing laminate floors. The ideal choice for homeowners who favour traditional Australian hardwoods but are perhaps looking for a cost-effective alternative. These floors range in colour and species, each containing unique grains and bringing authenticity and character into…

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…