{"id":28,"date":"2026-10-02T01:07:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T01:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T01:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T01:19:15","slug":"product-guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Product Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FLOORDESIGNS \/ PRODUCT GUIDES<\/p>

Choose your floor.
Know what matters.<\/h1>

Understand the differences between carpet, LVT and wood. Explore the looks you love, the care they need and the fitting questions to ask.<\/p>

Browse flooring \u00a0\u2197<\/a><\/div><\/div>\"FloorDesigns<\/div><\/section>

THE FLOORING JOURNAL<\/p>

Choosing materials for real life.<\/h2>

A beautiful floor has to suit the people and purpose of its room. Compare style with practical questions about maintenance, moisture exposure, subfloor condition, wear and the professional installation requirements.<\/p>

\"Westex
Carpets & comfort  \u2197<\/div>

Explore colour, softness and hard-working surfaces.<\/p><\/a>\"FloorDesigns

LVT & pattern  \u2197<\/div>

Wood-look, stone-look and statement laying patterns.<\/p><\/a>\"FloorDesigns

Wood & natural finishes  \u2197<\/div>

Discover texture, grain and an enduring room aesthetic.<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>

CARPET GUIDE<\/p>

Comfort, colour and construction.<\/h2>

When comparing carpets, consider the fibre, pile, density, room traffic, underlay and how the colour appears under your home’s lighting. Request a sample before committing to a large area.<\/p>Browse carpets  \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/section>

LVT GUIDE<\/p>

Design freedom with the right preparation.<\/h2>

Luxury vinyl tile provides wood- and stone-inspired designs. The subfloor, adhesive system, product specification and layout affect installation. Herringbone and borders should be planned against the actual room.<\/p>Explore LVT  \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/section>

WOOD FLOORING GUIDE<\/p>

Natural character, carefully considered.<\/h2>

Check the manufacturer’s requirements for humidity, subfloors, underfloor heating and aftercare. Compare plank proportions and finishes using samples in the intended room.<\/p>Explore engineered wood  \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/section>

NEXT STEP<\/p>

Turn inspiration into an Instant Estimate.<\/h2>

Once you have an idea of material, colour and floor area, explore products in the Retail catalogue and save a calculated estimate. For measuring and fitting advice, the Falkirk team is available by telephone.<\/p>Find flooring  \u2197<\/a>Contact us  \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n

MORE TO EXPLORE<\/p>

Your new-floor checklist.<\/h2>

Everyday use:<\/strong> Start with how you live or work in the space\u2014footfall, family needs, pets, cleaning and the feel you want underfoot.<\/p>

Existing floor:<\/strong> Condition, level, moisture and the chosen fixing method can affect preparation and installation. Ask about these requirements before committing to a final fitted price.<\/p>

Style:<\/strong> Compare physical samples with your paint, furnishings and adjoining rooms. The same colour may look warmer or cooler in different light.<\/p>

Details:<\/strong> Door thresholds, stairs, trims, underlay, skirting and the proposed laying pattern all affect the finished result.<\/p>

Planning:<\/strong> Save products you like to a project, enter dimensions for an Instant Estimate and discuss any necessary professional measure with the Falkirk showroom.<\/p>Find your flooring \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n

FLOORDESIGNS KNOWLEDGE CENTRE<\/p>

Explore brand product and fitting guides<\/h2>

Find detailed advice for 50 flooring and rug brands, covering product selection, measurement, fitting and care. FloorDesigns’ supplier catalogue and product specifications are separate live data.<\/p>

Abingdon Flooring<\/strong>Residential carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Alternative Flooring<\/strong>Natural carpet & runners \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Altro<\/strong>Commercial safety flooring \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Amtico<\/strong>Luxury vinyl tile \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Asiatic<\/strong>Designer rugs \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Atkinson & Kirby<\/strong>Real wood flooring \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>AW collection<\/strong>Carpets & colour \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Axminster Carpets<\/strong>Woven carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Balta<\/strong>Carpet collections \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>BerryAlloc<\/strong>Laminate & hard flooring \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Brintons<\/strong>Commercial woven carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Brintons Residential<\/strong>Woven carpets for homes \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Bronte Carpets<\/strong>Wool & bespoke designs \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Burmatex<\/strong>Commercial flooring & matting \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Canopy<\/strong>Engineered wood & LVT \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Causeway Carpets<\/strong>Wool-blend carpet \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Clarendon Carpets<\/strong>Wool-blend carpet \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Clarke & Clarke<\/strong>Designer rugs \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>COREtec<\/strong>Rigid-core vinyl \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Cormar Carpets<\/strong>Easy-clean carpet \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Crucial Trading<\/strong>Sisal & natural materials \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>ELKA Flooring<\/strong>Wood, laminate & LVT \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Furlong Flooring<\/strong>Twist & Saxony carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Gaia<\/strong>Soft polyester carpet \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Havwoods<\/strong>Engineered wood \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Hugh Mackay<\/strong>Wool & patterned carpet \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Invictus<\/strong>Carpet collections \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>iSense<\/strong>Soft nylon carpet \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>IVC Commercial<\/strong>Contract sheet vinyl \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>JHS Carpets<\/strong>Contract carpets & matting \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>K\u00e4hrs<\/strong>Wood & herringbone \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Karndean<\/strong>Luxury vinyl tile \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Katherine Carnaby<\/strong>Designer rugs \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Kersaint Cobb<\/strong>Natural woven carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Kingsmead Carpets<\/strong>Wool & polypropylene \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Lano<\/strong>Hospitality carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Leoline<\/strong>Cushioned sheet vinyl \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Manx Tomkinson<\/strong>Wool carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Moduleo<\/strong>Luxury vinyl tile \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Panaget<\/strong>French oak flooring \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Paragon<\/strong>Commercial carpet tiles \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Penthouse Carpets<\/strong>Wool-rich carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Sedna<\/strong>Regenerated nylon carpet \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Stainaway<\/strong>Easy-clean carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Stairrods UK<\/strong>Stair and threshold accessories \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Ulster Carpets<\/strong>Woven and tufted carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Victoria Carpets<\/strong>Wool-rich carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Westex Flooring<\/strong>Premium carpets \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Whitestone Weavers<\/strong>Carpet collections \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a>Woodpecker Flooring<\/strong>Engineered wood flooring \u00b7 Product & fitting guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>

More brands will be added as research and editorial checks are completed. For samples, measurements or advice, contact FloorDesigns Falkirk<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n

FLOORDESIGNS KNOWLEDGE CENTRE<\/p>

Practical answers. Confident choices.<\/h2>
Brand guide<\/small>Amtico flooring guide<\/strong>Compare collections, fitting formats and the questions to ask.<\/span><\/a>Brand guide<\/small>Karndean flooring guide<\/strong>Understand the design, installation format and aftercare.<\/span><\/a>Comparison<\/small>Glue-down vs click LVT<\/strong>Compare preparation, fitting and the total project cost.<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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