Is Wood Flooring Worth the Investment in New Zealand? Wood flooring can feel like a bold choice in New Zealand: it is often pricier up front than laminate or vinyl, yet it offers a combination of natural appearance, durability, and long-term performance, creating a home that feels “finished”. The real question […]
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Family floors in New Zealand have to cope with a lot: wet shoes at the door, sandy feet after the beach, constant chair scraping, and the kind of spills that appear the moment you turn your back. For these reasons, many homeowners are considering spc hybrid flooring, which is known for […]
Flooring is easy to ignore when it is doing its job well. It sits under every step, takes daily wear, absorbs sunlight, copes with furniture, pets, spilled drinks, and shifting indoor temperatures. Then, one day, it starts to look tired, sound hollow, or feel uneven, and the question becomes less about […]
Choosing SPC flooring by thickness sounds simple at first. Pick the thickest board your budget allows, and you are done. In practice, it is more nuanced than that. A 5.7mm plank, a 6.5mm plank, and an 8mm plank can all be excellent choices, but they suit different rooms, expectations, and subfloor […]
Best Flooring for Rental Properties Owning a rental in Aotearoa means walking a tightrope between what stands up to tenant life and what actually fits the budget. Floors cop it first. Grit from the driveway, chair legs, pets, pushchairs, party nights, and moving day. If your floor fails, you feel it […]
If you share your home with a zoomy Lab, a dignified Ragdoll, or anything in between, your floors need to take a hit and keep looking tidy. Two of the most popular hard flooring options in Kiwi homes right now are SPC hybrid and laminate. Both click together easily, both look […]
Wood flooring can lift a space like almost nothing else. They feel warm underfoot, look better with age, and add value if you get the install right. The catch is that wood is a living material. It expands and contracts with humidity, it reacts to temperature, and it shows every shortcut […]
Choosing between laminate flooring and SPC hybrid can feel like splitting hairs until you live with it. Water on the kitchen floor, the dog sprinting to the door, the kids’ scooters inside on a rainy Saturday, bright sun pushing through the ranch sliders at midday. These little daily moments are where […]
Choosing laminate flooring is easy when you only focus on colour. Choosing the right laminate for how New Zealand homes are actually lived in is where it matters. Kids coming in with wet shoes, sand from the beach, pets running through the hallway, strong sun through ranch sliders, and winter humidity […]
There’s nothing quite like the clean, timeless look of wood flooring underfoot — warm, natural, and instantly inviting. But even the most beautiful timber surface can lose its grip over time. From brand-new homes with glossy polyurethane finishes to century-old villas polished smooth by decades of footsteps, slippery wood floors are […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. A well-kept wood floor, with regular maintenance, can absolutely transform the feel of a home and enhance its longevity. But, as anyone who actually lives with timber underfoot soon learns, the beautiful sheen of […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. Walk into any busy Auckland café or retail shop and you’ll spot the kind of floors that take a hammering day in, day out — high heels, muddy boots, trolleys, spilled flat whites, and […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. There’s something effortlessly stylish about laminate floors. They mimic the look and texture of real wood, work well with most interior designs, and shine with a famously easy-to-look-after quality—if you know what you’re doing. […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. Your Kitchen Deserves the Right FlooringYour kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the house. It faces constant foot traffic, frequent spills, and changes in temperature and humidity—so choosing the right flooring here […]
How to Make Wood Floors Look New Again There’s something special about walking into a home with gleaming wood floors. Whether your place is graced with old native timber, prime-grade engineered planks, or that rustic, mixed-character look, caring for your floors means protecting both beauty and value. But over time, wood […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. Curious if Laminate Flooring is Good for Kitchens? When it comes to updating your kitchen, a vital aspect of home improvement is choosing what goes underfoot. Floors have to face up to spills, foot […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. How to Install Laminate Flooring Around a Kitchen Island Laminate flooring originated in Sweden in 1977 Discover expert tips and tricks on how to install laminate flooring around your kitchen island, including installation tips […]
Kiwis love a good home renovation, but choosing the right flooring can be a challenge—especially with New Zealand’s changing climate and moisture conditions. SPC flooring (Stone Polymer Composite) has become a popular option in recent years, particularly for homes where moisture resistance and easy maintenance are important. While often described as […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. Laminate Flooring Innovations Advances in design for laminate flooring promise to impress. Styles are expected to be bold as more of nature is brought indoors.Deciding what suits your home best can be challenging with […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. Seeing dull and scratched hardwood floors is disappointing.Proper cleaning can extend their lifespan and even boost your property value. Floorco offers a wide range of specialized cleaning solutions designed specifically for hardwood floors. Their […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. How To Create A Rustic And Vintage Look Kitchen Wood flooring? Wood flooring has always been a classic choice for kitchens because of its natural appeal and durability. Wood flooring becomes significantly more important […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. How To Decide On An Appropriate Laminate Flooring for Rental Properties? Rental property flooring selection is quite a challenge, but this makes an important decision that can significantly affect the value of a rental […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. Top Benefits of Laminate Flooring: Why It’s the Perfect Choice for Your Home Laminate flooring has proved to be one of the favorite choices that a homeowner can make due to their reasonable prices, […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. The wood floor has been in the top tier of flooring in homes and offices for a very long period of time. Its eternal charm, strength, and wide available variety make it an all-in-one […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Wood Flooring The wood floor has been in the top tier of flooring in homes and offices for a very long period of time. Its eternal charm, strength, and […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. Engineered Wood vs. Solid Wood Flooring: Which is Right for You? Choosing among the various available types of flooring options for your home is one of the major decisions that you ever have to […]
Editor: Terry Shi The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources. Laminate Flooring Trends: Top 5 for 2024 That’s Hot This Year As we usher into the year 2024, laminate flooring still stands out as a fast favorite of most householders who desire to marry […]