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V4 are proud sponsors of The Lightbox’s Raphael exhibition, providing flooring to create a renaissance setting for his works of art
V4 Wood Flooring are proud sponsors of the Raphael: Prince Albert's Passion exhibition taking place at The Lightbox in Woking. Running from 3rd October 2020 until 31st January 2021, the exhibition marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael. To commemorate this significant event exhibitions are being staged around the world to celebrate one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, and The Lightbox in Woking is the only gallery in the UK to be holding an exhibition about Raphael as part of these celebrations. The Lightbox is an award-winning charitable arts and heritage organisation with a social purpose to improve the well-being and quality of life of its community, and as a neighbouring local business in Woking, with our V4 World design centre being just a five minute drive away, we welcomed the opportunity to show our support and be involved in creating the floor design for the Raphael exhibition space. With a brief to help transform a section of the main gallery making a space that would transport visitors back in time to give the feel of an opulent renaissance setting worthy of his works of art, our Natureffect XXL Inglenook Hearth laminate wood floors were selected for installation. These floors are full of warm rustic charm and earthy tones to give an elegant aged appearance – fitting as a backdrop to his timeless artistry and sketches. The temporary room is a low lit space to protect the ancient sketches or 'cartoons' as they were known 500 year ago, and the floor needed to be both beautiful and robust enough to last the 4 month exhibition. Natureffect Laminate XXL was the perfect solution as it can be installed on an underlay efficiently and with out the need of adhesive whilst still making a solid durable floor which is commercial grade and will stand up to high foot traffic and regular cleaning. The exhibition relays the fascinating story of Prince Albert’s passion for Raphael and his creation of the Raphael Collection at Windsor Castle. It reveals how Raphael caught the imagination of the Prince Consort, who embarked on a pioneering research-based project into the work of the Renaissance master, making copies of his work using the newest technology available - photography. The exhibition will reveal 500 years of reproductive techniques used to emulate Raphael's work, not only in photography, but also in a variety of mediums including engravings, original wood-block printing and lithography. The Raphael drawings from the Royal Collection are at the heart of the exhibition and several of them will be shown in the specially-designed space where our floors have been installed.
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Create a natural welcome in your home. Real wood floors in hallway design
You can't beat the beauty of a real wood floor to create a warm and natural welcome in your entrance hallway. Whether you choose this floor finish just for your hallway, or extend the same floor finish to create a seamless flow into your living spaces, a wood floor is the natural way to say hello in style. And while the hallway may be one of your home's high footfall spaces, our durable engineered wood floors offer a range of surface finishes designed to protect and ensure your wood floors stay free from damage. We always recommend you invest in a quality doormat once your hallway wood floors are installed, helping remove any dust, dirt and moisture as you enter your home, and as our floors are compatible with underfloor heating you can also choose to make your hallway clutter free without radiators taking up your greeting space. Here to inspire your home design and show you the wide range of wood floor styles you can choose from in our collections, here are just a few real life home design stories that start with a V4 wood floor welcome in the hallway. A bright welcome created with Zigzag Nordic Beach herringbone A grand entrance with Landscapes Water Meadow wood floors Darker rustic hallway design with Urban Nature Foundry Steel Saying hello with the warm tones of Zigzag Oak Smoked herringbone A smooth oak welcome with Alpine Lock Silver Sands A natural welcome into the home with Deco Frozen Umber If this has helped you decide installing an engineered wood floor in your hallway could be the perfect way to welcome people in, your next step is to find your perfect wood floors. Start browsing our collections and order free samples of your favourites.
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Local antiques shop helps V4 launch Panneau Peel & Stick wooden wall panels
Our V4 World showroom was awash with activity in preparation for the full launch of a beautiful range of wooden wall panels that has just arrived in the V4 collection. Panneau Peel & Stick delivers contemporary wood wall panels, available in a choice of finishes so you can get creative and add natural wood design to your feature walls. Produced from American Pine, wood is precision cut into thin slices creating lightweight planks which feature a simple self adhesive backing for quick and easy installation. The boards undergo various treatments which age and accentuate the rustic character of the timber, bringing walls to life. How better to showcase the rustic and engaging character of these wooden panels than inviting local antiques firm Arse Antiques to the showroom to provide some quirky dressings for our launch photo shoot. Based in nearby Chobham, Arse Antiques are about antiques with flair, selling beautiful, quirky and unusual items that start conversations - and the combination of Panneau Peel & Stick and beautiful home dressings will certainly start a conversation in your home. A big thank-you to Amy and Suzie for helping out, you've helped bring our panels to life with your beautiful antique collections. Design Inspiration Created with PS3 Dark Brown & Distressed Dark Grey Created with PS1 - Dark Grey Created with PS5D - Distressed Light Brown Created with PS2 - Light Grey About Peel & Stick Panels Produced from American Pine, precision cut into thin slices, the lightweight planks are brushed, cross sawn and distressed to accentuate the rustic character of the timber to bring walls to life. The textured surface is then stained and sealed in a range of rich earthen tones. The result is a collection of wooden wall cladding which gives a beautifully weathered and aged aesthetic. Measuring 12.8 x 118 cm these easy to install wall panels can be cut to any size or simply installed straight from the box with unrivalled simplicity as the boards are backed with self adhesive 3M tape. You simply peel and stick. Why not get creative and mix and match panel colours, or choose from a myriad of installation patte s. You could go vertical, horizontal, herringbone or however you choose. And caring for your new wooden feature walls is easy. All the panels need is an occasional dusting and trickier marks can be cleaned with a damp cloth. View the full collection and why not order free sample swatches. The collection is also available to view in large wall installation format inside our Woking Design Centre, V4 World.
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The V4 Colour Series Issue 1 | Dark Wood Flooring Ideas
Dark wood floors are a bold and rewarding design choice within a home, bringing warmth and depth to your interior spaces. From shady walnuts to rich oak, our dark wood flooring can add an air of sophistication to any room you might be decorating, be that a bedroom or a hallway, bringing out every feature, from the wallpaper and paintwork to the furniture and rugs, and making them truly pop. To help you pick the right style and shade for your project, we have put together a complete guide to not only our dark wood flooring, but our design range, including parquet, planks, and reclaimed looks. Types of Dark Wood Floors Dark Wood Planks When you think of hardwood floors, planks are probably what comes to mind first. They are a classic style that has stood the test of time, offering a timeless and reliable solution to flooring whether installed residentially or commercially. Though much simpler in its arrangement than other styles of wood flooring, the classic plank is a perfect choice for darker timber options as the colour alone pulls more than enough visual weight, and the paired back planks allow those colours to fully take the stage. Dark Wood Parquet This range pulls its inspiration from 17th-century France, and when paired with a darker shade of hardwood, their unique arrangements are truly eye-catching. If you are someone who is looking to conjure an o ate aesthetic in an interior, our selection of parquet floors is the way to go. The range includes two core styles: Chevron Most parquet arrangements feature short-cut battens of wood, joined into sharp V-shapes to create a variety of zig-zag patte ing. Chevron is the neatest among them, with clean Vs and sharp lines separating each row, creating a unique look that still maintains its class. Herringbone Herringbone takes stylish geometry to the next level with its V-shaped arrangements. Similar to chevron, but rather than clean-cut Vs, the herringbone battens form interlocked Ws. Dark herringbone floors are the perfect option for design-savvy individuals looking for a twist on a classic look. Advantages of Our Dark Wood Floors A Sustainable Option No matter the shade or finish, our engineered wood flooring is crafted from 100% FSC® certified oak and walnut timber, sourced from managed woodlands in North America and Europe. These forests are carefully tended to and produce excellent hardwoods that not only yield more than the average tree, but also support the surrounding ecosystem. If you want real wood floors but are worried about the environmental impact, or want to know if there is a more ethical option that achieves the same end, then engineered wood flooring could be the perfect alte ative to explore. Our dark engineered wood floors have all the same benefits as hardwood, including its ability to age well, hold its own against everyday wear and tear, and handle refinishing, but their production puts considerably less strain on the environment. OUR ECO PROMISE Simple to Maintain Long-Term Hardwood is generally simple to look after. It resists the most common stressors that flooring is subjected to, including heavy foot traffic, messes and spills, and general deterioration over time. Engineered wood also has a little more resilience than regular hardwood thanks to its composition. Engineered wood floors, like our dark wood range, are crafted by layering several pieces of high-strength plywood and then topping them with the ‘lamella’ of your chosen hardwood. This layered approach to wood flooring allows for more flexibility and durability in the long-term, and also helps the floor to last well in a number of environments (including those with mode underfloor heating systems). When engineered wood floors do eventually show their age, they can be sanded and refinished to tu back the clock and revert them to their original state, adding an extra decade or two to their overall lifespan. IN-DEPTH MAINTENANCE GUIDES Suits Most Interiors One of the best advantages to choosing dark wood flooring for your home or business is that you can guarantee a gorgeous aesthetic. Dark wood flooring is a surefire way to level up the interior design of any room, adding class and natural beauty, and playing off both rustic and professional aesthetics. Browse our collections and find the right colour wood floor for you
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The natural choice for flooring - the latest wood floor trends emerging this year
When we talk about trends in flooring it’s with a different focus than say clothing trends, where a trend may change with the seasons and last summer’s big thing is ready for the charity shop when the season comes around again. Today’s discerning homeowners want flooring which is stylish, hardwearing and long-lasting, featuring design innovations that will still be as fashionable in ten years as it is today. The resurgence continues in people opting for real wood floors, and in particular engineered wood floors. Engineered wood flooring offers excellent value, stability and, if treated correctly, a long-lasting floor. One of the reasons for the resurgence of real wood is people’s motivation to move back to choosing natural products as the environmental agenda gathers pace and we all look to play a role in reducing the impact waste products are having on our environment, especially our oceans and landfill resources. Homeowners want to know where their floors came from, what they are made from and how sustainable they are. Choosing a wood floor that has been sustainably sourced from well-managed forests where only mature trees are selected for harvest and several fast growing saplings are planted for the next generation means you have selected a natural, renewable and recyclable material – free from plastic and non-recyclable qualities. Today’s engineered wood floors can also be resurfaced and retreated, just like solid wood floors, giving your floors an even longer life. You can even change their colour with the application of coloured oils, reinstating and reinventing your wood floors to give them a fresh new look. So with more people choosing the natural qualities of real wood floors, there are some key trends at the moment when it comes to styling. The first is the renaissance of parquet style wood floors. While maintaining the original 17th Century approach of creating a beautifully patterned, low maintenance wood floor, parquet floors in the 21st century offer more choice and versatility. Today’s mode parquet has seen a shift towards larger oak blocks which offer complete adaptability both in terms of installation patterns – everything from traditional herringbone and chevron to basketweave and multiple block formations – and a much easier installation with tongue and groove profiles on engineered oak blocks making install simpler and allowing the floors to work over different subfloor types and under floor heating. Adding the intricate geometry of a parquet style pattern will work in harmony with any interior style and the choice of colours and tones available now is endless. At the other end of the spectrum, playing to the appeal of wood floors for their natural qualities, there is a growing demand for larger, wider plank styles full of oak character and rustic appeal. This style really does bring nature inside on an impressive scale, and opting for a rustic, almost aged appearance the floors are more forgiving to natural wear and will give your home a timeless feel. Larger boards are also a great choice for creating a feeling of space, and by choosing a more authentic and rustic finish you add extra texture and a more tactile sensation where light will reflect across different grains and angles and the floor becomes a little more intriguing. And finally, let there be light. Mode colouring techniques have allowed wood floors to enter a wider spectrum of colour choice than ever, and white, grey and muted tones are proving popular. They deliver understated tones that are the perfect choice if you don’t want your flooring to dominate your home. Lighter shades naturally create a smooth and calming backdrop that will work with any interior style. They are an ideal choice to make smaller spaces feel bigger, but are just as at home in large open plan design, promoting light and bringing together all the elements of a room without competing against them. Introducing a muted foundation can also let you be a little more expressive and bold with the rest of your interior colour palette. View our collections and take a look at some of our featured installations for more wood floor inspiration.
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Engineered Wood Floors for Modern Kitchens
Real wood floors in kitchen design add a natural warmth, texture and style to your kitchen space – and with such a wide range of colours, tones and styles available it is now far easier to choose a wood floor that is an integral part of your overall kitchen design – and not just an afterthought. There has been a tendency in the past to shy away from wood floors in the kitchen, with concerns about the impact of heat, water and general spillages. This is only a concern where solid or poor-quality wood is used. Properly cared for it is the only natural surface that can be used in kitchens. And with our focus on only the highest quality engineered wood floors, our floors are ideal for installation in the kitchen – treated with care you’ll have beautiful floors, made from a natural material, which will last for years. Won’t the floors expand from heat and moisture in the kitchen? Our engineered wood floors are all built on an ultra-stable hardwood multi-ply tongue & grooved base – giving a feeling as robust as solid wood – but significantly reducing the amount of expanding or contracting in response to conditions. Any impact will be so minimal it will go unnoticed when installed with the correct expansion gaps along the wall. What about spills and splashes? Whatever type of flooring you have, you will always be advised to quickly clean up spillages. Our wood floors all have durable surface treatments applied over the oak top surfaces, so just be diligent and quickly wipe up any spills and the wood floors will remain unaffected. What about underfloor heating? Good news again, all of our floors can be used with underfloor heating. Installed correctly, and ensuring the surface temperature never exceeds 27C, you can design your space more effectively by removing the need for radiator space. Will there be ongoing maintenance? Depending on the surface finish of your chosen wood floors maintenance needs vary. Our durable lacquered surfaces make them the ideal low-maintenance kitchen choice. Each plank has coats of UV-cured lacquer applied, leaving very little to do in the way of maintenance apart from keeping them clean. You will find lacquered options in our Alpine, Alpine Lock, Eiger, Zigzag and Home collections. If you do decide to choose a UV-oiled or hard wax oiled surface finish in the kitchen these need a little more maintenance, but with the right products and care they also make a great natural floor choice for kitchens. We recommend an initial coat of Woods Good Natural Floor Care Refresher is applied to the floors once installed, and then occasionally treat them with Wood’s Good Natural Floor Care soap spray which will help keep the protective layer on the floors, making spills easier to deal with. What about everyday cleaning? On top of any maintenance requirements, a regular sweep and gentle wet wash weekly will keep the floors clean. Only use a very slightly damp mop for wet cleaning, or we recommend using the Wood’s Good Natural Floor Care spray cleaning kit. A safe pH-neutral cleaning solution that is extremely effective and simple to use with no risk you might be damaging your floors. Our Modern Flooring Styles for Kitchens If we’ve not already convinced you that our engineered wood floors make ideal kitchen floors, be inspired by some real-life customer installation pictures featuring our wood floors. Zigzag Natural Oak Zigzag Brushed and Lacquered Natural Oak. Keeping things natural wood surfaces collide effortlessly in this country-style kitchen. Urban Nature Foundry Steel Urban Nature Foundry Steel. Rustic dark oak tones that look perfect against traditional kitchen styles and mode touches. Zigzag Frozen Umber Zigzag Frozen Umber adds a final layer of texture to this stunning kitchen design, which fuses modern and classic elements. Alpine Fjordic Shore Alpine Lock Fjordic Shore. The beautiful light oak tones create a stylish contrast to the dark grey tones in this modern kitchen design. Zigzag Nordic Beach Here, Zigzag Nordic Breach embraces a muted pastel palette to create a calming and light atmosphere Urban Nature Fired Brick Urban Nature Fired Brick delivering mode oak charm with a unique warm tone that enhances the feeling of space Urban Nature Weathered Beam The classic aged character of Urban Nature Weathered Beam is an ideal blend with this traditional country-styled kitchen Start the search for your perfect wood floors here.
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Bring Nature Inside - The Animation Story
Watch the full animation. At the heart of everything we do at V4 Wood Flooring is a core value; to deliver real wood products that Bring Nature Inside. We wanted to find a way to bring this ethos to life. Create a story that engages our audiences with the beauty of nature and strip it back to the essence of how our natural environment, full of organic wonder, has such an effortless place in our surroundings. And so the origination of creating a captivating animation began. Working with animation director Effie Pappa, a London based award-winning freelance film and advertising Director, Animator and Artist - a story board unfolded where we would take our ‘inside world’ outside - back into nature to reconnect with the origins and organic surroundings that inspire our products. The child that features captures the child in all of us – where the desire to explore and discover never ends. Creating a scaled forest set; intricately dressed with natural elements, we created the scene of a sublime and magical wood where our leading character is drawn into the outside world, curious and captivated in discovering how we effortlessly connect with nature. Elements of the home uncovered in the wood are a reminder of nature’s natural synergy with our own homes and interiors – and how V4’s relationship with Bring Nature Inside inspires our range of beautiful real wood products. The animation is a prelude into our contemporary real wood floor and wall solutions. Designed with nature in mind, and sustainably sourced, our extensive palette of wood floor and wall surfaces can be discovered in our latest brochure. We hope our new website will enable you, just like our animation character, to explore and discover an extensive spectrum of natural wood products that will enhance any interior space and bring nature inside with stunning results.
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Why a Hardwood Floor can be a best choice of flooring
If you are looking for quality, a classic feel and a timeless beauty, then a real hardwood floor is an affordable choice for your home. It’s an easy way to add charm and elegance to any setting adding beauty, warmth, value and good ambiance to your home. Though it offers so many benefits, many homeowners often find themselves comparing hardwood floors to other types of flooring. But with its alluring appearance and unbeatable sturdiness, here are some of the reasons why it is such a popular and sustainable option for so many homeowners. Value - Cost is often the first thing that buyers consider while making a decision in choosing the best floor that suits their home. Though hardwood can be more expensive than other flooring options, installing one in your home increases its value and typically they to sell faster than homes with wall to wall carpeting. Upkeep on the floor is inexpensive and it will also last a lot longer. Longevity - Hardwood floors will last years, V4 Woodflooring comes with a 35 year guarantee. The floors can be refinished to bring out their natural beauty if it starts to fade. However carpeting needs to be replaced on average once every seven to ten years, and one of the big differences between laminate and real wood floors is the life span of the floor. Laminate floors last a few years longer than carpet but does not last nearly as long as hardwood. Cleanliness - Wood is a better choice for people with allergic reactions. Installing carpets can trap in dust, dirt and allergens but with hardwood that won’t be a problem. Stinky odors from carpets may become part of your home, introducing themselves to everyone who walks through your door. But with a real wood floor they do not hang onto odors, or hide dust, dirt, hair and other particles as a carpet does. And they are great if you have pets or children. Appearance - Unlike carpeting, tile, and vinyl, hardwood floors do not go out of style and are naturally beautiful adding an attractive look to your interior décor. And with an array of patte s and finishes you can be as creative as you like and install a unique style that suits your own personal design aspirations Installation - Hardwood takes little more effort than laminate or carpets when it comes to installation and done well, and with the sturdiness and lasting quality of a real wood floor, the end results are worth the work of installing these quality boards. Overall, if you’re thinking about installing a real wood floor you should consider the expense as an investment in your home since it will add a lot of value if you ever decide to sell, but is a lasting and beautiful finish for the years you do live there. Though hardwood can be a bit more expensive than some other floor options, it will also add more value to your home than many other types of flooring.
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Responsibly Sourced Hardwood Flooring - FSC®
In 1990 a group of timber traders, users and members from human rights and environmental movements met in Califo ia. The group met due to their shared conce s regarding the increase in deforestation, social exclusion and environmental degradation. During the meeting the assembled group agreed on the importance of establishing a system which could successfully identify well-managed forests as the source for ethically and responsibly produced timber and wood products. As a result of the Califo ia meeting in 1990, the concept of FSC® was created. However, it was a further two years before changes began as part of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development was held in Rio de Janeiro. The event has since been termed the “Earth Summit”. Although the summit produced no legally binding obligations for sustainable forest management, it did produce Agenda 21 and the Forest Principles. However the major victory of the summit was that for the first time it produced a forum where non-gove mental organisations and bodies were able to discuss and create support for the creation of a non-gove mental, independent and inte ational forest certifications scheme. This forum met at ten separate occasions in the following year. The discussions held at these meetings led to the establishment in 1993 of the FSC Founding Assembly, which was held in Toronto. In February 1994 the FSC became a legal entity. Following its origins the FSC has grown and developed. This growth is quantified by the substantial rise of certificates which have been issued for both chain of custody and forest management. By 2011 a total of 20,000 certificates had been awarded to organisations globally. The FSC have three main objectives, these are as follows: Socially Beneficial: Forest management which is socially beneficial helps both the local community and the global society. Providing local populations with incentives in order to provide sustainable forest management solutions both long term and short term. Environmentally Appropriate: This approach to forest management ensures that the harvesting of timber and non-timber products from forests maintains the natural bio-diversity and ecological processes. Economically Viable: FSC are committed to ensuring that their forest management efforts remain sufficiently profitable, without profiting at the expense of the forest’s biodiversity or the local indigenous inhabitants. For more information about the FSC visit the FSC Forest Stewardship Council for the United Kingdom at https://www.fsc-uk.org.
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What Is FSC? An Explanation from V4 Woodflooring®
In 1990 a group of timber traders, users and members from human rights and environmental movements met in Califo ia. The group met due to their shared conce s regarding the increase in deforestation, social exclusion and environmental degradation. During the meeting the assembled group agreed on the importance of establishing a system which could successfully identify well-managed forests as the source for ethically and responsibly produced timber and wood products. As a result of the Califo ia meeting in 1990, the concept of FSC® was created. However, it was a further two years before changes began as part of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development was held in Rio de Janeiro. The event has since been termed the “Earth Summit”. Although the summit produced no legally binding obligations for sustainable forest management, it did produce Agenda 21 and the Forest Principles. However the major victory of the summit was that for the first time it produced a forum where non-gove mental organisations and bodies were able to discuss and create support for the creation of a non-gove mental, independent and inte ational forest certifications scheme. This forum met at ten separate occasions in the following year. The discussions held at these meetings led to the establishment in 1993 of the FSC Founding Assembly, which was held in Toronto. In February 1994 the FSC became a legal entity. Following its origins the FSC has grown and developed. This growth is quantified by the substantial rise of certificates which have been issued for both chain of custody and forest management. By 2011 a total of 20,000 certificates had been awarded to organisations globally. The FSC have three main objectives, these are as follows: Socially Beneficial: Forest management which is socially beneficial helps both the local community and the global society. Providing local populations with incentives in order to provide sustainable forest management solutions both long term and short term. Environmentally Appropriate: This approach to forest management ensures that the harvesting of timber and non-timber products from forests maintains the natural bio-diversity and ecological processes. Economically Viable: FSC are committed to ensuring that their forest management efforts remain sufficiently profitable, without profiting at the expense of the forest’s biodiversity or the local indigenous inhabitants. Currently, six of the hardwood flooring planks contained within our product range proudly bear the FSC label. However we are currently exploring means by which we can increase this figure. For more information about the FSC visit the FSC Forest Stewardship Council for the United Kingdom at https://www.fsc-uk.org.
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Responsibly Sourced Hardwood Flooring by V4 Woodflooring
All of the hardwood flooring planks we construct use timber that has been responsibly sourced and is from legally managed forests. Sounds good, but what does it mean? Responsibly managed forests mean that trees are, perhaps ironically, still cut down. However this process is done with the minimal possible impact on the local environment. Managed forests are sustainable sources of wood, when individuals purchase responsibly sourced wooden flooring they can rest assured that they are helping to protect the world’s trees and forests. Why Choose Responsibly Sourced Flooring? The other benefits of selecting hardwood flooring planks which are manufactured using responsibly sourced timber include: Helping the survival of other species of plants, animals and insects by ensuring that their environment is responsibly managed. Locking carbon away in a product which has a long lifetime and can then be recycled. Enables customers to avoid the harmful chemicals and pollutants which can be released from non-responsibly sourced timber. By using timber from irresponsible sources, an individual is contributing to the deforestation of an area half the size of Great Britain every year. This deforestation occurs across the world, in the northe hemisphere, in the southe hemisphere, in temperate environments and in tropical environments. Half of the planetary landmass used to be covered in forests. Often they are irreplaceable once they have gone, having massive social, environmental and economic impacts. Innumerable species of animals and an uncountable number of human beings depend on forests for their very existence. Forests provide 1.6 billion of the world’s poorest people with a means of survival. Due to the catastrophic deforestation which continues to occur in Bo eo and Sumatra, the UN has said it is likely that the orangutan will be extinct by the 2020's. The indirect consequences of irresponsible deforestation are a major contributor to global warming. A Greenpeace report revealed that the deforestation and bu ing in Indonesia of forests and peat plants, were responsible for unleashing 1.8 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Greenpeace statistics just 0.1% of the global landmass is contributing 4% of all the emissions. Responsibly and sustainably sourced wood prevents the occurrence of these ecological atrocities. Due to this all the wood which we use for the manufacture of our wooden flooring panels use timber which conforms to the EU Timber Regulation. The Regulation prohibits the placing and use of illegally sourced timber in the EU market, this is regardless of whether the timber’s origin is domestic or imported. In addition, a number of our product ranges bear the FSC stamp; these include Urban Nature, Eiger Grande and Eiger Phoenix.
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Skirting And Moulding: The Final Touches To A New Wooden Floor
When it comes to installing a new wooden floor surface, whether it be real wood or laminate, the finishing touches are incredibly important. It is not enough to select an aesthetically impressive species of wood, which provides a beautiful colour, an intricate grain and elaborate makings, in order to be truly successful, other touches need to be added in order to create the desired effect. Skirting and moulding are excellent final touches to complement any wooden floor. Whilst these features are commonly overlooked, they are actually as important as the selection of the floor itself. Without these final touches a new wooden floor, whether it be in a bedroom, living room or hallway, can look incomplete and tatty. What is skirting? Skirting, is specifically designed to cover the area between the flooring surface and the adjacent wall. Due to their wide usage, there are numerous styles of skirting available. These styles include solid, veneered and flexi-edged. When selecting a type of skirting, it is essential to ensure that the skirting matches the colour of the wooden flooring surface. Alte atively, skirting can be painted to match the existing aesthetics within the room. When painting skirting where the wooden floor has already been installed, it is important to take measures to protect the flooring surface from potential paint drips and stains. This can be done easily and effectively by laying down either cloths or a plastic surface. What is moulding? Whilst skirting performs a purely aesthetic role, moulding performs a much more practical function. Moulding serves to cover the gap between two separate floors, at the precise point where they meet, in order to create a seamless transition when occupants travel from one room to another. In addition to dramatically improving the aesthetic qualities within a property, the implementation of moulding prevents floors becoming a tripping hazard. This is because when moulding is utilised correctly it serves to cover any flooring edges and to create a level flooring surface. Like skirting, when selecting moulding it is important to select a wood which matches the colour of the flooring surface, in order to create a cohesive atmosphere within the room. As with skirting, moulding can be painted, in cases where the moulding is painted it is advisable to make use of the same colour which was used for the skirting. V4 Flooring specialise in the provision of high quality wooden flooring. Due to this position, we understand the aesthetic and practical intricacies of installing these surfaces. For further information regarding the selection or installation of moulding or skirting, or to enquire about wooden flooring solutions, a member of our expert customer service team can be contacted via email by clicking here.
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