If we don’t know the answer to your flooring question it’s probably not worth knowing. Take a look at our most regularly asked questions below, and if you still need help get in touch.
The only time you can order less than the minimum is if you have just ordered some flooring and decide to add extra boxes to be sent out with your existing order. If this is the case, please quote your existing order ID in a message and send it via email or the contact form on the "Contact Us" page.
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You’ll find stripping and adhesive in the accessories section.
No, sorry you can’t return extra packs.
Installing solid floors in water-prone areas causes them to swell and become uneven. With increased humidity in bathrooms too, solid wood floors could warp and buckle. If you want an authentic wood effect in your bathroom, we recommend luxury vinyl tiles instead.
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No, unfortunately you can’t.
Our solid wood floors are reinforced with multiple layers of protective coating, so they’re pretty tough and very hard to scratch or chip. However, solid wood floors are still prone to scratching if sharp or heavy objects are dragged over them. We suggest putting furniture pads on your furniture for added peace of mind.
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Squeaks are caused due to a wobbly sub-floor. Solid wood flooring must be installed on an even and intact subfloor to prevent squeaks.
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Yes, leave a gap of 10mm at the minimum, to allow for expansions. A decorative bead board or skirting board will cover it up nice and tidy.
Stories Flooring recommends an acclimation period of 5 days. This ensures that the solid wood is in a perfect condition for installation.
A solid wood floor can be sanded and refinished several times, which makes the floor look new. The floor doesn't need sanding for the initial 10 to 15 years though.
Installing standard engineered wood floors in water-prone areas causes them to swell and become uneven. However, pre-finished types, have a water-resistant surface so they’re a much better option for bathrooms.
Yes, engineered wood floors work great with underfloor heating.
Our engineered wood floors come with multiple protective coatings, which makes them super tough and hard to scratch. However, as with solid wood floors, engineered wood floors are still prone to scratching if sharp or heavy objects are dragged over them. We recommend adding furniture pads to your furniture for added peace of mind.
Squeaks only happen if you install your floor on a wobbly sub-floor. Make sure you install your solid wood flooring on an even and intact subfloor and you won’t hear a squeak.
Yes, leave a gap of 10mm at the minimum, to allow for expansions. A decorative bead board or skirting board will cover it up nice and tidy.
Leave your new engineered wood flooring in the room for at least 36hrs to let it acclimatise to its new home, and ensure it’s in the ideal condition for installation.
Yes. Engineered wood floors can be sanded multiple times to freshen them up. However, they won’t need sanding for the first 10 to 15 years after installation.
Yes, this is one of best things about laminate, it’s pretty tough and very hard to scratch.
Squeaks only happen if you install your floor on a wobbly sub-floor. Make sure you install your solid wood flooring on an even and intact subfloor and you won’t hear a squeak.
Laminate floors are not made of natural products however we still recommend leaving a minimum expansion gap of 10mm.Â
