Installing Wood Herringbone Flooring Herringbone wood flooring creates a refined and distinctive appearance, but it requires accurate set-out, careful subfloor preparation, and precise installation. The following guide provides a general overview of the installation process. Always follow the flooring manufacturer’s installation instructions and consult a professional installer where required. 1. Preparation […]
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Choosing the right flooring is an important decision that can significantly influence the appearance, comfort, and functionality of your home. With so many flooring options available, it can be difficult to know which product is best suited to your space, lifestyle, and budget. Here are seven practical tips to help you […]
Natural hardwood flooring has been used in homes and buildings for centuries. Its lasting popularity comes from its natural beauty, durability, and timeless appeal. For homeowners who want a floor with genuine character and long-term value, hardwood remains one of the most desirable flooring options. Although natural hardwood flooring is often […]
The kitchen is one of the most frequently used areas in a home. It is a space where cooking, cleaning, food preparation, family activity, foot traffic, and occasional spills are part of everyday life. Because of this, kitchen flooring needs to be practical, easy to maintain, and suitable for regular household […]
Many homeowners want flooring that looks beautiful, performs well, and fits their budget. However, choosing the right flooring is not only about colour or appearance. It is also important to consider the material, thickness, surface finish, installation method, durability, maintenance requirements, and how the flooring will be used in daily life. […]
When renovating or updating a home, flooring plays an important role in the overall look, comfort, and practicality of the space. The right flooring can help create a cleaner, warmer, and more functional interior, while the wrong flooring may not suit the way the room is used. SPC flooring has become […]
Wooden flooring can add warmth, character, and long-term value to a home. Whether you have solid timber, engineered wood, laminate, or a wood-look flooring product, proper care and maintenance are important to help protect the appearance and performance of the floor. Different flooring products require different maintenance methods, so you should […]
Laminate flooring is one of the most popular flooring options for modern homes. It is well known for its timber-look appearance, practical surface, easier installation, and more affordable price point compared with many natural hardwood flooring products. However, like any flooring material, laminate flooring has both advantages and limitations. Before choosing […]
Hardwood flooring can completely transform the look and feel of a room. The right flooring colour, texture, grade, and installation method can add warmth, character, and long-term value to your home. However, choosing hardwood flooring is not only about selecting a colour you like. Different timber species, surface finishes, plank sizes, […]
Where Floorco flooring products are proposed for kitchens, laundries, toilets, bathrooms, or other areas where moisture may be generated or accumulate, the flooring system should be considered in relation to the project requirements and NZBC Clause E3 Internal Moisture. The suitability of any flooring product does not depend solely on the […]
Laminate flooring is a popular choice for many homes because it offers a practical timber-look finish, good everyday performance, and a wide range of design options. It is also commonly selected because many laminate flooring systems are designed for floating installation, making them more straightforward to install than some traditional flooring […]
At first glance, laminate flooring and SPC flooring can look very similar. Both are available in timber-look designs, both are commonly supplied in plank formats, and both are popular choices for modern homes. However, laminate flooring and SPC flooring are not the same. They are made from different core materials, perform […]
Terms and conditions This definition of Terms and Conditions refers to the set of rules and agreements applicable to any entity engaging with the Seller for goods or services. These entities may include, but are not limited to, person/s, partnerships, trusts, successors, administrators, and permitted assigns acting on behalf of the […]
The Natural Beauty of Wood Colour Flooring Wood colour flooring has a quiet and timeless beauty. Its natural grain, warm tone, and simple texture bring a sense of calm and authenticity to a space. Unlike overly decorative materials, wood colour flooring does not need to compete for attention. Its beauty comes […]
Herringbone and chevron patterns have become increasingly popular in modern interior design. They bring rhythm, texture, and elegance to a space without making it feel overly decorative. In Nordic-style interiors, these patterns work especially well. Their clean geometry, natural wood tones and timeless visual movement can add warmth and character to […]
Chevron patterns have a distinctive sense of movement, rhythm and elegance. Whether used on flooring, walls, carpets, or soft furnishings, chevron can bring structure and visual interest to an interior space. At first glance, chevron can look similar to herringbone. Both patterns create a zigzag effect, but they are not the […]
Choosing the right wood flooring colour can completely change the feeling of a home. Light, medium, whitewashed, grey, brown, dark, warm, or cool tones can all create very different interior effects. The right floor colour should not only look beautiful on its own. It should also work with your room size, […]
When installing wood, laminate, or SPC flooring, most people focus on the colour, texture, plank size, and product type. However, the laying direction is also very important. The direction of the flooring can change how a room feels. It can make a space look longer, wider, brighter, more open, or more […]
Antique-style wood flooring has become a popular choice for homeowners who want a floor with character, warmth, and a sense of timeless beauty. Unlike a plain modern surface, an antique-style floor carries a more textured and natural appearance, giving the space a softer and more lived-in feeling. AN13 is an antique-style […]
Natural Oak Laminate Flooring and Matching Stair Nosing Laminate flooring is a composite flooring product made from several layers fused to form a stable and practical floorboard. A typical laminate flooring plank includes at least four main layers: the surface wear layer, decorative design layer, HDF core layer, and backing or […]
Proper subfloor preparation and flooring leveling is one of the most important steps before installing wood flooring, laminate flooring, or SPC flooring. Some homeowners may choose DIY installation to save labour costs. However, even if the flooring product is easy to install, the subfloor must still be properly prepared. One of […]
Underfloor heating is becoming increasingly common in New Zealand homes. It can create a warm and comfortable living environment during colder months, but it is important to understand how heating may affect flooring products. Most FLOORCO flooring products are suitable for use with underfloor heating, provided the correct product is selected […]
Sometimes, flooring may develop issues such as swelling, arching, warping, cracking, movement, or gaps. These problems can occur in wood flooring, laminate flooring, SPC flooring, and other floating floor systems when site conditions, moisture levels, installation details, or indoor environment are not properly controlled. Understanding the causes can help prevent future […]
Herringbone wood flooring is a timeless design choice that brings character, depth, and elegance to an interior space. From both a functional and aesthetic perspective, herringbone flooring can help make a kitchen feel more refined, layered, and visually distinctive. Every interior has its own personality. In a kitchen, herringbone wood flooring […]
Wood flooring is not limited to the floor. In some interior designs, selected flooring boards can also be used as a wall feature to create a warm, rustic, modern, or unique visual effect. A wood feature wall can bring natural texture into a space and create a more comfortable and inviting […]
Barlinek Herringbone Wood Flooring “Unbelievable that parquet ever fell out of fashion,” Jason said. But is that really true? Parquet flooring has a long history and a timeless appeal. Its geometric patterns, natural timber beauty, and sense of craftsmanship have made it one of the most recognisable flooring styles in interior […]
History often repeats itself in design. What was once fashionable can return years later freshly and unexpected. Interior design is no different. Classic styles from the past are constantly being reinterpreted for modern homes, creating interiors that feel both nostalgic and contemporary. One style that continues to inspire designers is Mid-Century […]
As New Zealand flooring specialists, Floorco understands why wood flooring has become such a popular choice for modern homes. Many homeowners choose timber or timber-look flooring when building a new house, while others replace old carpet, tiles, or other flooring materials during renovation. Wood flooring can bring warmth, natural beauty, and […]
Interiors Inspired by Nature Nature-inspired interiors have become increasingly popular in modern home design. Palm leaves, tropical plants, pineapples, exotic birds, flowers, insects, and botanical patterns are now commonly seen in wallpapers, cushions, fabrics, artwork, and decorative accessories. These natural motifs can bring energy, colour, and freshness into a room. In […]