Flooring
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Patterned tiles: 15 tile designs for kitchens, hallways and bathrooms
Patterned tiles are a lovely way to add colour and personality to your space. Here are our favourite tile design ideas to get you inspired...
By Karen Darlow •
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Best tile cleaner: 6 brilliant buys to make your floors, walls and showers shine
The best tile cleaner will keep your kitchen and bathroom floors gleaming all day long – and with almost zero effort required
By Annie Collyer •
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Best carpet cleaner: 5 best machines to deep clean your carpet
These best carpet cleaners can help no matter the size of the job at hand. Restoring your flooring? Or simply remove deep set stains? You won't need to replace a single thread – result!
By Kaitlin Madden •
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The best flooring for kitchens: how to choose the best option for your space
From real stone tiles to lookalike vinyl, we look at all the best flooring for kitchens
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best carpet cleaning products: 8 powerful powders, sprays, foams and shampoos
These best carpet cleaning products make an easy job of everything from muddy footprints to a spilt glass of vino
By Annie Collyer •
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Soundproofing floors: how to soundproof a floor and stop noise from upstairs
Soundproofing floors will get rid of unwanted noise from upstairs. We show you how to do it
By Laura Crombie •
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How to tile a floor: prep and tile like a pro
Use this expert guide and step-by-step video to learn how to tile a floor AND get perfect results
By Laura Crombie •
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How to sand floors
Find out how to sand floors – it's a straightforward job for a keen DIYer, but beginners too
By Michael Holmes •
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Floor insulation: how to make your home warmer by insulating old floors
Floor insulation is the best solution when boards or tiles are draughty, damp or cold to the touch. Find out how to make them warmer without damaging their integrity
By Roger Hunt •
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How to choose bathroom tiles – find the best ones to suit your bathroom space
A popular choice for bathroom walls and floors, tiles can bring colour, pattern, texture, a natural look or even a bit of glamour. Our guide to choosing bathroom tiles will ensure you select the best ones for your space
By Sarah Warwick •
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The best tile adhesive: everything you need to know before you tile the shower...
When tiling your bathroom or kitchen floor, choosing the right tile grout and adhesive is key to creating a smart finish that will last
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to lay laminate flooring
Learning how to lay laminate flooring is a budget-friendly move. Find out how with the help of expert renovator Michael Holmes
By Michael Holmes •
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How to care for stone flooring (in just one easy step)
Keep your stone floors and surfaces looking good as new with this simple solution
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These are the best large rugs to give your rooms instant snug-factor this autumn
Looking for large rugs to make your rooms feel warm and welcoming, to add colour and texture and maybe even hide ugly or draughty flooring beneath? These are the best...
By Anna Cottrell •
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Which type of cordless vacuum cleaner is best for you?
Know your handheld cordless vacuum cleaner from your stick or robot. Here's the lowdown...
By Sarah Warwick •
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Renters! This bamboo flooring is affordable, eco-friendly – and super easy to fit
Revamping your living room, bedroom or maybe even your entire home? This bamboo flooring from Home Depot is a fab eco-friendly option and prices start at $1.89 per square foot...
By Annie Collyer •
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iRobot Roomba: which one should you buy?
Find the best iRobot Roomba vacuum with our reviews, then click through to the top deals
By Sarah Warwick •
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Best wood floor cleaners: 8 buys for flawless floorboards
These wood floor cleaners can give your floorboards a new lease of life and make that parquet pristine in no time
By Annie Collyer •
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Buying a Gladwell mop? Clean up this Groupon saving of 37% off TODAY ONLY!
The Gladwell mop is sweeping the nation and it's easy to see why. What we're not so keen on? The list price. Thanks to Groupon, you can buy one of these bad boys for under $100 today. Click for the deal...
By Annie Collyer •
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Patio paving: choose the best paving for your patio or driveway
Patio paving can make or break your garden's design. Garden designer and horticulturalist Matt James advises on how to pick the right paving for your patio
By Matt James •
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Best hallway flooring: a buyer's guide
The best hallway flooring needs to be both functional and good-looking. Find out how to choose hallway flooring that best suits your lifestyle – and decorating scheme
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to clean terracotta floor tiles
Find out how to clean terracotta floor tiles and restore them to their former glory. Follow DIY expert Helaine Clare’s step-by-step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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Natural stone tiles: tips and ideas for using them in your home
Stunning and durable, natural stone tiles are a lustworthy choice for your floor or wall. Sarah Beeny teams up with Topps Tiles to share her top tips on using natural stone in your home
By Sarah Beeny •
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Resin flooring: a buyer’s guide
Resin flooring is a great choice for a contemporary interior. Practical and versatile, it’s warm and smooth underfoot and comes in virtually any colour
By Anna Cottrell •
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Concrete flooring: a guide to polished concrete floors, costs and more
Concrete flooring is the ultimate choice for a contemporary interior, or it can add a modern twist to a room in a more traditional home. Find out how to choose concrete flooring in our guide
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to repair wooden floors
Find out how to repair wooden floors with this expert advice and how-to guide
By Ian Rock •
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How to repair stone floors
Find out how to repair stone floors, with expert advice from Douglas Kent, technical and research director of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
By Douglas Kent •
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How to clean stone floors
Find our how to clean stone floors with DIY expert Helaine Clare's easy-to-follow demonstration
By Helaine Clare •
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Traditional flooring ideas
From rich textured carpets to reclaimed timber – we have everything you need for choosing traditional flooring for your old home
By Holly Reaney •