Oak flooring is naturally light in colour with golden, honey tones. Although oak will mellow and darken a little over time, it takes hundreds of years to develop the rich dark patina of aged oak. If you have existing dark oak furniture or more traditional décor, you may prefer a dark oak floor to match. There are two ways of...
One of our very own craftsmen, James, got married on 2nd June 2012! Here are some photos taken at The Coniston Hotel, where our directors, Tony and Mark took all the lads out clay pigeon shooting for James' obligatory pre-wedding merrymaking, 'the stag-do'! As with all stag events, the groom-to-be must stand out from the pack. So he did, in...
We couldn't resist in sharing this photo, taken by Telegraph and Argus, of Mark (one of our directors) and his energetic dog, Buddy, at their street party celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Buddy certainly knows how to smile for the camera! Such a fabulous photo, wouldn't you agree?
We hope that this blog will be useful in understanding the differences between Solid Wood Flooring, Engineered Wood Flooring and Laminate Flooring. We really just want to make sure that if you are considering installing wooden floors but unsure what to choose, that this will help guide you through to make a more informed decision. Solid Wood Flooring As suggested...
Last year Business Secretary MP, Vince Cable, launched the 'Made by Britain' campaign in attempt to place manufacturing at the forefront of the public's minds during the Olympic Games in 2012. There will be 30 industry experts chosen to help spearhead the campaign that will culminate in an exhibition of the best of British manufacturing during London 2012. British Hardwoods...
What a cracking day it was for a timber sale, selling over 300 lots of rough sawn and planed hardwood timber in just an hour! We also had members from the Birstall woodworking club hold demonstrations on woodturning techniques, which is always a big hit with our keen hobbyists. This year we decided to add a new format to the...