28 August 2019

Quick Step Classic from Lifestyle Flooring UK is your perfect flooring solution


If you’re looking for an affordable and long-lasting flooring solution, the Quick Step Classic series from Stories Flooring may be the ideal product lie for you.

The Quick Step Classic series comes in 16 finishes for you to choose from and those finishes range from the Enhanced Oak Natural finish in the photograph above to grey-finished oak, to bleached white teak, to enhanced natural beech and beyond. Within the Quick Step Classic line, there’s a finish to compliment your home and good taste.

The secret to these beautiful floors is a finish layer that’s actually a high resolution photograph of the wood species featured. That photographic layer is topped by a durable layer of melamine resin. This resinous layer leaves a floor that’s highly resistant to stains, scratches, burns, impacts and harsh detergents. These floors will not fade and they produce a solid sound underfoot. In fact, these floors are so resilient they’re backed by a 25-year warranty.

While they’re certainly beautiful to see, it’s what you can’t see that makes these floors such a quality product. These are highly engineered laminate floors. All of that beauty rests atop a multi-layer HDF core that won’t cup, warp or shrink.

Installation is simple and fast. These floors snap together and leave no gaps. No gaps means there’s nowhere to trap dirt and clean up is a breeze. Once installed all you have to do is sweep them when they need it and damp mop them weekly. Simple housekeeping you do already will keep these floors looking fantastic for years to come. The Lifestyle Flooring UK website has all the information you need and you can purchase these floors from Lifestyle Flooring UK directly.

Standard delivery times will have these floors arriving on your doorstep anywhere in the UK in two to three days. That delivery is free on larger orders.

These floors are also affordable and right now they’re reduced to prices as low as £15.99 per m² and that price includes VAT and bulk discounts are available.

So if you’re searching for quality flooring that’s as beautiful as it is easy to live with, look no further. Quick Step from Stories Flooring is a great choice.

23 August 2019

How To Do Garage Floor Coating Effectively

If you want to create a new look in your garage, it is essential that you understand how the coating is done. You might choose to do it yourself or employ someone to do it for you. There are several coatings available for garage floors. One of the ideal options is the use of epoxy on garage floors. Not only is epoxy durable, but also, it is resistant to any stains including oil spills, chemicals and even massive machinery impact. Floor coatings in garages are essential because they help to protect the concrete beneath, which is prone to damage. They also bring that elegant and exciting touch to your garage. No one wants to have a dull and traditional garage. Take a look at some of the tips you need to know before coating your garage floors.

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Prepare Your Floor

The first thing you need to do before coating your garage floor is to prepare your floor. For example, if you choose to coat your floors with epoxy, and you fail to do a thorough preparation, you will waste a lot of your time and money. The reason for this is that a poorly prepared surface will cause the garage floor coating to fail. Take time to prepare the floor. Ensure you spare a day to clean the floor, and remove any stubborn stains. If you realise that there are a lot of grease stains, consider using a concrete degreaser. It is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to remove grease stains. You could also clean by scrubbing the floor and using some mild acid. This will remove the stains, increasing the chances of the coating being successful. If you notice some cracks, it is advisable that you fill these cracks before applying the coating. The essence of this is to promote quality work. Another trick to help you clean better is to soak the floor with water to make it moist. It makes it easier to remove the stains.

Evaluate Your Floor

After cleaning the floor, you need to inspect it. Seek to find whether the concrete will correspond with the coating you purpose to use. You will find that epoxy floor coatings will not go well with painted or sealed concrete. If for example, you had a sealer on your concrete, you will need to get rid of it through grinding, before applying the coating. Without doing this, the floor coating will not be successful. Evaluating your floor allows you to understand the process better. Note that epoxy floor coatings will not respond well with polyurethane or latex floor paints. Presence of such products on your floor means that you will have to strip off the products before you apply an epoxy coating.

Note that the garage floor coating involves a lot more. It is not just about choosing the right coating and performing the exercise. You need to do a lot, from cleaning your floors to checking for any seals or coatings. The end product will only be of quality if you productively spend your time preparing for this task.