Vinyl Flooring

First some word definition...

Vinyl - A plastic formed from ethylene. Used to make a wide variety of building materials including pipes, flooring and siding.

Vinyl Flooring - A relatively inexpensive flooring product made from polyvinyl chloride and sold in large sheets or small tiles.

Given the above definitions it is understandable that vinyl flooring comes in many shades of many colours and many forms. You can select a vinyl floor to look like slate or stone, marble or granite. You might wish it to look like wood in which case you will judge it on light wood , medium wood or dark wood tones. If it is a textured finish you require, then you can select a glass or metal looking finish. It appears that there are no bounds in which to limit vinyl flooring, it is possibly for that reason alone it is so popular.

Wood, tile, plain, metal and abstract design effects are available in a wide range of colours/finishes, many varying in quality to cater for all budgets and most coming in 2, 3 and 4 metre widths. Some ranges also now available with microban anti-bacterial and R10 slip resistant surfaces.

Karndean and Amtico have become very popular in recent times, made up from a layer of compressed vinyl with a design layer on top and available in individual wood plank or tile forms. The originality and customisation qualities are what make these products distinguishable from other vinyl`s. Borders can be inset and feature strips can be utilized to create grout effect between tiles as well as being able to lay in square or diamond pattern. Available in 1 domestic range and 4 contract ranges.

For commercial applications we supply and fit contract grade sheet  and solid tile vinyl`s and non-slip safety flooring for use in a wide range of locations including wet rooms, all of which comply with health and safety specifications and are fully welded and sealed.

A Living Room

Commercial

Luxury

Carpet

Firstly we must understand what is meant by Carpet?

The definition is that a carpet is any loom-woven, felted textile or grass floor covering. The term was also used for table and wall coverings, as carpets were not commonly used on the floor in European interiors until the 18th century. The hand-knotted pile carpet probably originated in Mongolia or Turkestan between the 4th and 2nd millennium BC. Carpet-making was introduced to Spain in 10th century by the Moors.  or a less historic definition might be that carpet is known today as the general designation for the textiles used as floor coverings. Carpet backing: Fabrics or yarns forming the back of the carpet as opposed to the carpet pile or face. In tufted carpets, there are two backings: a primary backing into which the pile yarn is inserted. Secondary backing is a fabric that is laminated to the back of the carpet for reinforcement and dimensional stability. 

We do carpet ranges to cater for every budget from remnants to wilton/axminster and everything in between, all, from the leading manufacturers. Our remnants are available at half the recommended retail price offering excellent value for money.

Twist pile carpets are by far the most popular at the moment, consisting of many fibre mixtures including 100% man-made, 20% wool, 50% wool, the most common 80% wool and 100% wool all ranging in weight, quality and therefore price.

Other Styles available are chunky pile and berber twists, velvets, deep pile Saxony`s, cut and loop textured, patterned, natural loops, sisal/grass and as mentioned axminster and wilton woven.

Most ranges come in 4 meter widths, which is now expanding with most incorporating 5 meter widths to avoid the need for joins in larger rooms. Certain high end companies will now also cater in multi-width 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 meter`s, to enable cutting down on wastage in smaller and narrow rooms.

Commercial ranges also available.

Residential

Sub Flooring

We provide a full sub-floor preparation service, including latex screed smoothing compound, for concrete floors and plywood in varying thicknesses, for all timber and chipboard floors.

Latex

Ply

Carpet Tiles

Carpet tiles can offer a number of advantages over traditional carpet. Enhancing your own design capabilities which and make designing your own floor scheme easy.

Carpet Tiles are simple to fit (typically 50 cm square), they are hardwaring, and easy to clean. The fact that they are also movable to compensate for wear and easily transportable (typically 12 packed in a box) the advantages of using carpet tiles instead of carpet become apparent.

Once you have made the decision to install carpet tiles, the next decision is your personal choice - choosing by colour, design and texture. Always bear in mind when making these decisions take into account suitability of the carpet tiles for your living environment. i.e. pets, house/flat, children etc.... and the room(s) in which you are going to lay them

Available in all qualities, designs and colours, for both domestic and contract use.

Underlay & Accessories

Felt, consists of fibres entangled or matted together to constitue the underlay. A traditional underlay that has been in use for many years. Over a period of years it will suffer from natural settling.

Cellular, manufactured from rubber of other polymeric foam. A popular underlay which has the advatage of lightness. Good quality of this product is a must a cheaper variaties have been know to sag under heavy use. 

Composite, Underlay consists  of both fibrous and polymeric material.

Rubber crumb, underlay consists of crumb rubber and often made from recycled car tyres

Full range of domestic blown rubber and compressed foam underlay`s for domestic use, to solid rubber for dura-fit sticking system, felt and rubber/felt combination and laminate and engineered hardwood underlay`s for both domestic and commercial use. All gripper, stair rods and door profiles catered for.

Matting

Rubber

Solid/Engineered Woods andLaminate

We do a full range of solid and engineered wood planks in many qualities and varieties including oaks, beeches, walnuts, maples and many more. These designs are available in MDF and HDF laminate flooring. All beading and door profiles to match can be included.

All leading manufacturers are available, for domestic as well as commercial use.

Ceramics

Other Services

Shorefloor Ltd offer the following services...

Estimating - off plan and On location

Floor Surveys

Floor Sanding and Sealing

Damp meter testing

Hoovering

Furniture and appliance moving

Door trimming

All prices on application, please contact us for a quote on...

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