<![CDATA[ Latest from Homebuilding & Renovating in Flooring ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/flooring Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Are floor tiles in a bedroom a practical choice or design risk? We take a look ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bedroom/bedroom-floor-tiles BEWmnfU45mDpJZQMixhr5f Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:38:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Could overlay underfloor heating be the best choice for your home renovation project? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/overlay-underfloor-heating yg9mmJAJzTeuVL6U5mKxMZ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I trialled the eufy Omni C28 robot mop and vacuum on every type of floor in my house ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/home-improvements/eufy-omni-c28-robot-mop-and-vacuum ibSWizgQpxMjKL8gqM3nrX Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should I choose floor tiles or laminate for my kitchen? 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So does the Philips OneUp 5000 Series take the crown over a basic mop? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/flooring/philips-oneup-5000-series-electric-mop k7hqrr7xEkmsX5CvtGDLwC Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:46:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Most people forget this cleaning job — and it could be making your home look dull ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/flooring/best-way-to-clean-skirting-boards YetuBaoDnctgnpGbwS9Cf Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:42:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you know the difference between polished concrete and microcement floors? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/flooring/polished-concrete-vs-microcement-flooring 6bdr7etZ6CvuX6PxCYnxLN Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't trip up by making these 12 common flooring mistakes in your home ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/flooring/flooring-mistakes QhHaTzcvMSDfLVLioauRwn Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:56:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are your squeaky floors harmless — or hiding a bigger structural problem? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/diy/are-your-squeaky-floors-harmless-or-hiding-a-bigger-structural-problem crj6Kf37DDrvoU6jF2U26P Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:38:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microcement and underfloor heating — everything you need to know before you install ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/can-you-use-microcement-flooring-with-underfloor-heating A2RpseVGMciFwv2duGbGgk Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Check out these expert tiling an uneven floor tips to make sure you get a flat and level surface ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/tiling-an-uneven-floor NwrUd68VHLsHhmyeLQA7Ck Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cracked and chipped flooring? How to replace a broken floor tile without causing damage elsewhere ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/how-to-replace-broken-floor-tile qWoSthBWeLdnjQNUedrC8h Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:14:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ What’s the best flooring for a boot room? 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Experts weigh up the pros and cons ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/should-i-have-carpet-in-a-hallway Kbh8hWCbmme8HuMhLqhPee Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These bathroom vinyl flooring ideas demonstrate how to create a practical and stylish space without blowing the bank ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/bathroom-vinyl-flooring-ideas 6JxDSWbMCUQK4mWpaGCN9V Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:54:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stain vs varnish: Which one should you use? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/stain-vs-varnish RnhVoLhsE5qPWaWZwasK39 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 07:04:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Carpet installation costs — what contributes to the final figure? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/carpet-installation-costs w7qt4giVd8VJFW7B4UBjPM Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stripping vs sanding wood floors: Which method should you use? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/stripping-vs-sanding-wood-floors acB3RuchJhAak6R3Tu5bKM Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:08:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you paint vinyl flooring? Experts reveal what you need to know about this DIY task ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/can-you-paint-vinyl-flooring JSbf4AUB7zYf6AbamNPD5b Sun, 08 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Could microcement flooring be the ultimate low-maintenance floor finish? Experts reveal what you need to know about this modern floor option ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/microcement-flooring 2Z72v3CMGGsDFGLsEWzqRL Sat, 07 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:18:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stripping wood floors: How to get rid of the old finish ready for a new one ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/stripping-wood-floors vqjv4DjH6wEio3rdGuHqZE Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Varnishing wood floors: Expert tips on how to prep and apply ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/varnishing-wood-floors sftpEWa7kNzGvvM4j8k5xe Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:56 +0000 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:57:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pro vinyl flooring repairs tips to restore your surfaces ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/vinyl-flooring-repairs 8J6HVCHZMvzxmdtwAas8re Sat, 31 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:04:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you sand engineered wood flooring? Expert reveals the answer ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/can-you-sand-engineered-wood-flooring ixFCrox7TeqSvvGSswd3qT Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:14:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to stop wooden floors creaking: Pro tips to get rid of annoying noise ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/how-to-stop-wooden-floors-creaking fFsFEyEgQoRLNYNY3MUzje Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you sand laminate wood flooring? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/can-you-sand-laminate-wood-flooring bwhjzq92ZLYjGWaHnvbLQM Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Repair wood flooring: Expert advice for fixing and restoring ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/repair-wood-flooring 6pRBqSWM6ryDjkkQse5mPL Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Staining wood floors: Renovation experts reveal how to achieve the best finish ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/staining-wood-floors Zz3vbMDvx6CpJ4ezGJfsMG Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:32:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ 12 kitchen floor tile ideas to bring your cooking space to life ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/kitchen-floor-tile-ideas ftAZHfn5CP9poDqhvG3zKT Sat, 17 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:57:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ 15 bathroom floor tile ideas that will elevate any space ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/bathroom-floor-tile-idea H8KmTU5WQgLK5rqJJUvjye Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Parquet flooring hidden for 30 years discovered underneath couple's carpet ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/parquet-flooring-hidden-for-30-years-discovered-underneath-couples-carpet WME5XQ9g5eS5WxRos2km53 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is carpet in a bathroom always a bad idea? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/is-carpet-in-a-bathroom-always-a-bad-idea RkthkWDRX7BBbbjcYmnDFg Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:13:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stylish kitchen vinyl flooring ideas for every interior scheme ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/kitchen-vinyl-flooring-ideas ePZbuJtTLEznuT3MkGiyrU Sat, 10 Aug 2024 05:00:09 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:57:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the best underlay for carpet to feel soft underfoot? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/best-underlay-for-carpet ARrso4N7e59AdozVMGjSFD Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:30:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best carpet for bedrooms that you can't wait to wake up in ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/the-best-carpet-for-bedrooms-that-you-cant-wait-to-wake-up-in gPp5RGJY3c98dNBXvnqEoL Sun, 04 Aug 2024 05:00:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to clean Amtico flooring and other types of LVT ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/how-to-clean-amtico-flooring qwhm47zUFQMwUPknzAFe6P Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:33:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ 15 vinyl flooring ideas to stylishly upgrade your space ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/vinyl-flooring-ideas-styles-and-colours-for-every-room BKjkWggqNEvai6jYmUJwkA Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:36:17 +0000