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01
May

12 Biggest Benefits of Using Wood in Your Home

If you choose wood flooring for your home, you're opting for a blend of elegance and practicality that can greatly enhance your living space. Wood's natural aesthetic appeal, with its unique grain patterns, effortlessly adds character and warmth to any room. But that's just the beginning. Wood flooring isn't just about looks; it's also about long-lasting durability, easy maintenance, and even improved indoor air quality. Curious to know how this…

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01
Apr

New Style Look for Your Home this Season

Transforming your home this season with real wood flooring can redefine your living space with its timeless elegance and durability. You have choices between Oak, Hickory, Maple, or even Brazilian Cherry, each offering unique aesthetics. Whether you prefer a matte, high-gloss, wire-brushed, or hand-scraped finish, there's a look that suits your taste. But what makes real wood flooring stand out, and how can you guarantee it remains beautiful and functional…

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loft conversion wooden flooring
23
May

Loft Conversion – Choosing the Perfect Wood Flooring

Loft conversions are a fantastic way to increase your living space and add value to your home. As with any construction project, loft conversions must be built from the ground up, starting with a high-quality, durable floor. However, not every type of flooring is suitable for a loft, especially when it comes to hardwood. There are also lots of things besides just the look of the flooring you have to…

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Oak overcladding stairs
16
May

Add value to your home with a hallway, stairs and landing renovation project: Changing From Carpet to Real Wood

Adding value to your home doesn't always mean you need to make it bigger—make it better. Whether you're looking to breathe some new life into your home, renovate a newly bought property, or sell your property at a higher value, your hallway, stairs, and landing are the perfect places to start. Most UK properties feature carpeted staircases manufactured from low-quality softwood, softwood and MDF mixtures. This is a cheap and…

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modern herringbone wooden floor
10
Apr

Styles of laying wooden flooring

Are you undergoing a home renovation project? If so, consider your wood flooring style options. So, this is the place to be. Here at Martin Allen, we know a thing or two about wood and are here to answer any wood flooring-related question that comes to mind. We receive a wide range of questions and inquiries from our clients daily, from the technical specifications of our wood boards to what…

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engineered wood flooring
03
Apr

8 Benefits of Engineered Wood Flooring

At Martin Allen, we're all about finding our clients the best wood flooring solutions. Whether it's a small hallway renovation or a large-scale commercial venture, our wood flooring experts and designers treat every project with the utmost care and dedication. We want our clients to make well-informed and well-thought-out decisions when investing in something as valuable and important as wood flooring. We believe that the only way to do that…

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free quotation for wood flooring
05
Feb

Free Onsite Quote for Wood Flooring Services

Martin Allen is your local wood flooring specialist. Today, we are starting a new offer for homeowners interested in a real wood floor in their home: a FREE on-site quote. So, embark on a journey of timeless elegance with our wood flooring expertise. Let the warm embrace of natural timber transform your abode into a sanctuary of charm and character. 1. Begin the journey to your dream home: our complimentary…

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bathroom wooden flooring
14
Dec

Bathroom Wooden Flooring. A No Go?

If you are toying with bathroom wooden flooring, read on. You might learn more than you bargained for. It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in the trade: Can I have a wooden floor in my bathroom? Here's what we say: Given the right preparation, selection of materials, and aftercare, nothing stops you from having wooden bathroom flooring. In fact, you can have wooden flooring just about anywhere you…

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