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How to keep carpets clean

Once you’ve decided on which types and design of flooring we have on offer you would like in your home, we don’t stop there. We want you to enjoy your new flooring in pristine condition for as long as possible. If you’ve chosen carpeted flooring, it comes with a few extra challenges. That’s why today, we will give you our best advice on how to keep carpets clean.

Ensuring that you know how to keep carpets clean will make a world of difference to your interior. You will feel more at ease and ready to relax at home with stain-free and odour-free carpets.

By following the steps below, you will be able to keep your floors spotless.

1. No Shoes Inside 

We recommend keeping your shoes tucked away in a shoe cabinet. Wearing shoes indoors will allow the dirt you’ve accumulated when walking to stain your clean carpets. Wearing shoes indoors will also wear down carpets considerably faster than when wearing slippers or socks.

2. Vacuum regularly

Vacuuming often can feel like a chore, especially when you’re leading a busy lifestyle, but it’s the only way to keep your interior in tip-top shape. We recommend vacuuming at least 2 to 3 times a week to get rid of small dirt particles. We would also advise replacing filters or bags fairly regularly, to make sure your vacuum cleaner can be used at optimal strength.

3. Deep Clean Twice a Year

Finally, our last advice would be to deep clean your carpets at least twice a year. If we had to give just one advice on how to keep carpets clean, that would be it! If you can afford it, we recommend hiring a professional who will care for your carpets and make it look spotless. Otherwise, another alternative would be to hire a carpet cleaner machine and do it yourself. 

4 . Treat Stains Straight Away

If despite your precautions, your carpet gets stained, don’t panic, but act fast.  It’s a good idea to keep an ‘emergency stains kit’ on hand. It can be composed of a commercial carpet stain remover, as well as baking soda, which will remove stains such as wine or blood.

Keeping a few things on hand means you can deal with any spills as they happen.

For more advice or help choosing the right flooring for your needs, please get in touch, a member of our team would be glad to help

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We gave you flooring ideas for conservatories before, and today we would like to focus on one of our favourite types of flooring for conservatories, which is the versatile laminate!

  Laminate sometimes gets a bad rep, or is deemed unfashionable, but we’d like to show you that this is absolutely not the case. It is in fact possible to have trendy and functional floors using laminate. 

  Keep reading on to discover why, among all our flooring ideas for conservatories, we think laminate is the best choice.

  More affordable than solid wood alternatives

Laminate flooring can often be a great solution you’re looking for a product that is of great quality, but that’s affordable, too. While solid wood alternatives for your conservatory floors may look elegant and refined, the cost of real wood flooring can be a deterrent for many people. When using laminate, you get the best of both worlds; a floor that looks like wood, at a fraction of the cost. 

  Wide range of colours and finishes

Our laminate floors come in a wide range of colours and finishes, so you can be sure that you will find a flooring you love!  Whether you’re looking for an elegant and traditional flooring such as Balterio or Swiss Krono, or a more contemporary choice such as Kronotex, we have hundreds of colours and finishes to choose from.

  Resistant to heat and UV Rays

Beside being beautiful and easy to clean, laminate flooring is a great choice when it comes to conservatory flooring because it’s resistant to heat and UV rays. You can enjoy the sun in your conservatory without having to worry about yellowing sun stains on your flooring.

  If you would like to know more about laminate flooring options for your conservatory and the rest of your house, please get in touch with our friendly team. We’ll be happy to help you choose the perfect flooring for your home. 

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In our last blog post, we discussed how best to show off your staircase with smart flooring ideas. Now, we’d like to talk about the rest of the house! Specifically, the living room. The living room is a place for the kids to play games, for you to unwind at the end of the day, or to have a few friends round for drinks on a Saturday night. For this kind of multi-functional space, laminate flooring is a great choice. In this blog, we’ll talk about the benefits of choosing laminate flooring, and share great laminate flooring ideas for living rooms.

  Why Choose Laminate?

Laminate is, in the grand scheme of things, a relatively new type of flooring to hit the market. Since it’s introduction, it has boomed as an alternative to hard-wood flooring. More and more people are opting for laminate instead of more conventional flooring choices – such as carpet for living rooms, or tiling for kitchens.

There are good reasons for this! One of the main ones being that laminate is, simply put, a much more affordable choice than hardwood flooring. Laminate wood can very believably achieve the same look as hardwood flooring, without breaking the bank. On average, laminate costs around 50% of what hardwood does – leaving you the extra cash to splurge on other home projects.

Additionally, laminate flooring is easy to maintain. Natural wood flooring absorbs moisture and stains. It needs to be stripped, sanded and re-coated every now and then to accommodate for wear and tear. This can be an expensive process, or a time-consuming one if you choose to take it on yourself. With laminate flooring, a spill can simply be wiped up, and you won’t see signs of discolouration or sun damage. These benefits are particularly important in households with pets and children. Laminate is durable against busy lives, and won’t show signs of wear or scratches when the dog and kids are chasing each other around on it!

Laminate is also hypoallergenic – meaning it doesn’t trap dust or dirt particles that can irritate allergies or asthma sufferers. Even the strongest of vacuum cleaners often don’t pick up 100% of allergens from carpets. With laminate, a quick mop or sweep will get rid of all these things, keeping your home clean and safe.

Now that you know the benefits, read on to find out how to implement laminate into your home.

1. Opt for laminate as a solution to your busy living space.

As mentioned above, it won’t show signs of wear and tear in the same way as carpet or hardwood flooring. Suppliers will also often be able to provide different grade ratings of laminate flooring. The benefit of this is that you can specify exactly how foot or paw-proof your floor needs to be! It’s understandable that in some areas of the house, like bedrooms, you may prefer carpet for it’s cosy feel. But for those busy, non-stop areas – like the living room – laminate is hands down the best choice.

2. Use laminate flooring to complement the rest of the room.

One of the fantastic things about laminate flooring is that it can emulate a huge range of different styles of wood, without the extra cost. This means you can really choose a colour that makes the rest of your house pop. In your living room, try choosing a colour of laminate that will complement your existing furniture. For example, a dark walnut shade of laminate would sit beautifully alongside a navy blue sofa. You could also match the colour to your venetian blinds, giving the room a complete and together feel.

3. Experiment with pattern!

Laminate doesn’t just have to emulate plain planks of wood. Try using laminate flooring in a pattern, or even switch up the colour of the slats to give your floor a trendy, antique feel. In the example below, a triangular pattern is used, which really brings together Scandinavian, funky feel of the room. Experiment with testers to find the best fit for your living room.

  So now you’re all set to have some fantastic looking laminate flooring in your living room – and you know the benefits! We hope you enjoyed our laminate flooring ideas for living rooms. If you’d like some more advice about laminate flooring, or a free measure and quote, get in touch with Joe Walker’s.

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Your staircase might not seem like the most important place to take into consideration when choosing the flooring for your home – after all, it’s not like anyone will be spending any great amount of time on it!

However, your staircase can be made into a standout feature if you choose the right flooring option. Linking one floor to another is an important job, and luckily, we have some great flooring ideas that will make your staircase the new favourite hang-out spot for the whole family!

  1. Add Staircase Runners

Staircase runners are a great option for wooden staircases – they can really show off the elegance of wooden finished staircases while also having the benefits of a carpet stairway. Runners are practical for kids to clamber over, and can cosy up the feel of your staircase, without committing to a fully carpeted area. They also provide a layer of protection to your wooden staircase – meaning that gorgeous original wooden finish won’t be getting treated like a drum-kit!

2. Inject a Bold Pattern

A staircase is a great place to think about injecting a splash of colour, or fun pattern into your home. Completely covering your hallway or living spaces in a bright Paisley pattern is probably considered an interior design nightmare – however, a fun pattern on your stairwell can really mix up the feel of your decor and get you loads of compliments! We recommend going for something in keeping with your overall decor, for example, choose the same colour as your hall, but add in some stripes or a funky pattern.

3. Go for a Soft Touch

This is a great idea if you have wooden flooring and banisters throughout your home. Choose a really soft, neutral toned carpet for your stairs. This breaks up the wood, gives a really cosy feel to your stairwell – giving a nod to the comfy beds that await upstairs!

  Whatever you end up going for, Joe Walker’s can help you get that stylish finish. Get in touch for advice, or a quote!

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Joe Walker’s Flooring has a wide range of flooring choices for your home and garden, bathroom included! Today, we will share with you 3 of our favourite bathroom trends of 2019,  which you will love if you’re in need of ideas for bathroom floor tiles for a home renovation.

1. Wood like Tiles

Tiles that look like hardwood are one of the biggest bathroom flooring trends of 2019!

They come in a variety of colours and styles, so you can opt for traditional or modern. The most popular ones are grey and white, which offer a sleek and modern look. A great advantage of using wood like tiles is that they are easier to clean because they have thinner grout lines.

  2. Mosaics

Mosaics are one of the most popular trends in home decor, as they offer an elegant and timeless look. The most popular trends in mosaic right now are light tiles, such as white or light grey mosaics, while others prefer a mix and match of several colours. For a more artistic look, you could also alternate different geometrical shapes on the floors and walls.

  3.Matte finishes

A nice change from gloss, matt finishes have been on the rise, and good news, they’re easier to maintain, and also safer! Matte tiles will show less dirt, and also won’t retain water marks, which will make your bathroom cleaning easier. If you still love gloss, why not use glossy tiles on the walls, and matte ones on the floor? The contrast will give your bathroom a modern and stylish look.

If you’re tired of looking at your old fashioned bathroom floor tiles, visit Joe Walker Flooring’s showroom to see our wide range of flooring designs, or get in touch for more information, we would love to help.

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  We recently gave you some easy flooring ideas for your garden shed, and to expand on our outdoors series,  today, we will share some of our cheap ideas for patio floors. Patio flooring is as important as the flooring in your home, because with the right decoration and floor, you can easily turn your outdoor patio into a lively and stylish space to host family and guests.

1. Painted Patio Floor Tiles

Painted Patio Floor tiles are an easy way to bring some life to your patio. You could purchase painted tiles, or, for a cheaper solution,  you could paint the tiles yourself, after having decided on which geometrical shape and which colours would suit your garden best. Painted patio floor tiles will add a bit of light and joy to your garden, and it’s especially welcomed here, with the temperamental UK weather!

2.Floating Wood Deck

A floating wood deck flooring will give your patio a traditional yet modern look, because the floating deck adds a touch of modernity to the traditional flooring that is wood. Wood will give a cosy cottage feel to your exterior, and make it the perfect spot to lounge during the afternoon, or to have dinner or drinks with family and friends during the summer nights.

3. Artificial Grass Flooring

We talked about the benefits of artificial grass for your garden before, but artificial grass would also look stunning as a floor for your patio! It would make the patio a true part of the garden, without the visual separation that is present when using hard, dark flooring.

If you would like to see our wide range of flooring solutions, please get in touch or visit our showroom, we would love to help you choose the perfect flooring for your home.

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In our last post, we gave you some of our favourite indoor-outdoor flooring ideas, and today, we will focus on one of the most versatile indoor-outdoor spaces – the wonderful garden shed – sharing some of our top garden shed flooring ideas. The planned purpose of your garden shed will influence the kind of flooring you should use. Modern garden sheds have all sorts of uses, from traditional outdoor storage to an extension of your home. Using your garden shed to store gardening tools versus an outdoor home gym will require very different types of flooring!

1.   Treated Plywood

Pressure treated plywood is a great option if you want to use your shed to store gardening tools or heavy machinery. It is smooth, easy to paint, and because it is treated, it will be resistant to water, protecting your floor from any potential moisture damage.

2. Carpet or Laminate

Carpet or Laminate is a bold choice for a garden shed, as it is usually reserved for indoor rooms, but it can also be a great addition to your shed. Whether you opt for carpet or laminate, you can be sure that this kind of flooring will help make your shed feel more comfortable and homely. This makes laminate and carpet ideal for use in a home gym, a garden office, or outdoor lounge area. Why not consider some of our water resistant carpet? You never know when water might find its way into your shed!

3. Tiles

Floor tiles prove to be an elegant flooring choice for your garden shed. It’s not a type of floor you will often see in traditional garden sheds, but it’s certainly a great option as it is easy to clean and maintain. Tiles are a fantastic choice of flooring for sheds used as a hobby or leisure room.

Garden Shed Flooring Ideas

If you are planning on acquiring a garden shed, or if you would like more garden shed flooring ideas to update the flooring of an existing one for the summer, Joe Walker’s Flooring can help you find the perfect flooring for your needs. Get in touch today!

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There are countless benefits to indoor-outdoor integrated living, but executing this in home design can be a challenging task. While it can be as simple as adding a big door to your garden, creating a truly indoor-outdoor space requires the creation of flow between the spaces. An excellent way of creating this flow is to connect flooring from your home into your outdoor space, at Joe Walker’s Flooring we have countless indoor outdoor flooring ideas.

Blurred Boundaries

A great, and unique way, to integrate your indoor and outdoor flooring is to change the flooring in your kitchen a metre or so from the door. Picture gorgeous real wood flooring leading beautifully into textured tiles, bringing some of the outdoors in, seamlessly blurring the boundary between inside and out. Have a look at our last article for some more inexpensive outdoor flooring ideas.

Stay with the Grain

Another of our indoor outdoor flooring ideas creates a clean line for the eye to follow from inside to outside, bringing the feeling of the outdoors into your home. For this idea, we understand that the flooring you use inside your home can be quite different from that used outside, so we suggest using different materials. When selecting the flooring, we suggest using wooden style flooring of the same width. Inside, this may be laminate, vinyl or real wood flooring, you may even consider tile effect laminate. Outside, we suggest decking planks which can be lined up with the new flooring inside your home (remember to try and choose a width of planks to match the lines of your indoor flooring!). The finished product of this is truly stunning, and certainly worth considering if you are looking for a more seamless integration between your indoors and the great outdoors.  

Colour Schemes

A great alternative to using the same style of flooring inside and outside your home is to opt for one colour scheme. Whether you go for a gorgeous grey, an opulent oak colour or a bold, bright colour, opting for a colour scheme is the perfect way to integrate your indoor and outdoor spaces. The flooring types don’t have to be the same, but by keeping the colour scheme the same, you create harmony between the two spaces, so, why not mix and match colours, textures and styles? Think patio with hardwood flooring, or decking with neutral coloured tiles – the combinations are endless!

Indoor Outdoor Flooring Ideas from Joe Walker’s Flooring

Ready to seamlessly integrate your indoor and outdoor spaces? Look no further than Joe Walker’s Flooring, our team are always on hand to provide expert flooring advice and top indoor outdoor flooring ideas. Get in touch today to find out what our team can do for you.

  Oh! And we also have the best carpets Glasgow has on offer, check them out!

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At Joe Walker’s Flooring, we believe outdoor flooring is just as important as flooring inside your home, as it can truly transform your outdoor space. The right flooring can make your exterior more welcoming and elegant, and more suitable to host guests or have al fresco family meals. We recently talked about artificial grass and the steps you need to follow in order to care for it, but artificial grass isn’t your only option when it comes to outdoor flooring. Today, we will show you 3 inexpensive outdoor flooring ideas to improve your patio and garden space this summer.

1. Mosaic

Outdoors Mosaic flooring was once very popular, particularly in ancient times, and nowadays, it can give an elegant and refined touch to your exterior. It can be used both for traditional and modern settings, adding a touch of luxury to your outdoor space.

2. Concrete Rustic “Planks”

Rustic Concrete is a smart choice offering a cheaper alternative to real wood. Your outdoor flooring will look like stunning wood planks, and it will be longer lasting, with no maintenance needed. This is a great idea if you’re looking for a simple yet polished look from your outdoor flooring. This kind of flooring is especially well paired with potted plants, as the mix of wood and greenery will add a bit of texture to your exteriors.

3. LED Deck Lighting

LED lighting concealed in the planks of your flooring – both indoors and outdoors – is an original idea which is sure to impress your guests. Adding a few LED lights will create a relaxed and luxurious atmosphere – especially during summer nights, and during the day? You won’t even notice them.

Inexpensive Outdoor Flooring Ideas

If you would like more ideas of inexpensive outdoors flooring, and advice for your own outdoors flooring, get in touch with Joe Walker’s Flooring today, we’ll be glad to help.

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Looking for small hallway flooring ideas? Joe Walker’s Flooring can offer the best flooring for your hallway, no matter its size. Hallway flooring needs to withstand high levels of foot traffic – including paws, and so, need to be easy to maintain and in a colour or style that compliments the theme of the rest of your home as well as hiding some wear and dirt.

As we mentioned in our last post, our flooring options provide the perfect way to add some style and comfort to any room in a house. Our carpets Glasgow based team will make sure that whatever the needs of your home or business property are, they are met with our high-quality flooring options.

Small Hallway Flooring Ideas from Joe Walker’s Flooring

Ensure your hallway is perfect with help from the Joe Walker’s Flooring team.

Patterns

Patterned hallway flooring is a great way of adding character to your home! Whether you are trying to find the right flooring for your landing hallway or upstairs, a patterned floor does well in helping your hallway look cleaner for longer. Also, if you go for tiled patterned flooring, there are so many attractive, modern, durable and practical options on the market! Liven up your home and add some difference with patterned hallway flooring.

Runner Rugs

Want to make your hallway look bigger? Runner rugs are ideal if you would like to coordinate your hallway flooring with the rest of the home but don’t want to tear up the flooring and start again! Add a runner on top of real wood to add more comfort underfoot or add a runner on top of vinyl to make your hallway appear cosier in the colder months. As mentioned previously, a runner can instantly make your hallway look bigger. The addition of a runner is perfect if you’re looking for something to bring colour, texture and style into your hallway but would like to still change it in the future!

Mix and Match

The final one of our small hallway flooring ideas is to mix and match! Whether this means to contrast flooring colours with wall colours, add some texture with the previously mentioned rugs and runners, or just choose flooring that differs from the rest of your home. Why not experiment? Make a lasting impression with your hallway!

Turn to the Joe Walker’s Flooring team to help create your perfect home, starting with high quality flooring solutions.

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Looking for the best flooring for conservatory spaces? Joe Walker’s Flooring are experts when it comes to finding the right flooring for any room in your home. We know it can be difficult to find the right floor for a space like a conservatory. However, a carpets Glasgow based professional will guide you through the process of finding the best flooring possible!

As we mentioned in our last post, we think it is important to help commercial and domestic clients consider a variety of flooring options for their needs.

Best Flooring for Conservatory Spaces – Advice from Joe Walker’s Flooring

Trust the experts from Joe Walker to help you find the right flooring for your conservatory.

Carpet

Do you want a warm, cosy conservatory? It may be a good idea to invest in some high-quality carpet! A carpet will make your conservatory instantly more comfortable. Carpet can be laid easily and, as we have such a big selection you can choose from a variety of colours and patterns! Does your conservatory access the outdoors? Then it might be more appropriate to use flooring that’s durable and easy to clean like laminate, tiles or vinyl!

Laminate

Laminate is a hugely popular flooring option for any room in the house! It’s very versatile and cost-effective and so, your conservatory can take on any style and appearance you’d like. Because we have a vast selection of laminate options with lots of different effects, such as wood and stone, you can achieve the look of having a real wood or tile flooring without the expense or maintenance needs! Also, installing laminate flooring in your conservatory is ideal if you have pets! They can come and go freely and any dirt can be cleaned up immediately. However, some laminate has the potential to fade in the sunlight, so be aware if your conservatory is in often in direct sunlight.

Real Wood Flooring

Finally, why not think about real wood flooring? Though it’s not always the most practical option, real wood flooring can provide a stylish conservatory environment. If you are thinking of opting for real wood flooring for your conservatory it is a great idea to fit underfloor heating!

Turn to Joe Walker’s Flooring for quality and professional installation services.

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What is the best way to dispose of old flooring? Joe Walker’s Flooring are experts when it comes to all aspects of flooring – including installation and removal. Whether you’re struggling with removing old tile floor or disposing of some leftover carpet scraps, our carpets Glasgow based team will help you throughout the process!

As we mentioned in our last post, the Joe Walker’s team are always looking for ways to inform customers – commercial and domestic – of the best methods in flooring maintenance. And so, keep reading for our top tips for disposing of and removing flooring!

Disposing and Removing Old Tile Floor – Tips from Joe Walker’s Flooring

No matter the flooring we can help you find a way to dispose of it!

Fittings and Removals

When it comes to Joe Walker’s fitting service, we will remove any scraps and out cuts from your newly installed flooring. We always aim to carry out our flooring installations in the tidiest way possible! And, don’t worry, we won’t leave large amounts of rubbish in your bins. At every opportunity, we will recycle the materials and anything that cannot be recycled we will dispose of appropriately at our own premises.

Laminate Flooring

In the case of laminate flooring, thanks to improved technological processes, it has become much easier than it used to be for it to be recycled. It is now the case that up 85% of the fibres and wood chips that make up laminate flooring can now be put back into the laminate production process. It can be a struggle to recycle laminate flooring at your local council centres, so it may be worth checking with the laminate manufacturer directly as to what recycling procedure they recommend.

DIY and Up-cycling

The final way we recommend for disposing of your flooring is up-cycling. This is ideal if you’re feeling creative! Plus, it’s something you can get your whole family involved with. Create a DIY project and include the materials you are unsure of what to do with! You might even end up with something completely different.

Rely on Joe Walker’s Flooring to take care of every aspect of your flooring needs.

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Wondering how to care for your eco-friendly flooring? Joe Walker’s Flooring are experts when it comes to maintaining every variety of flooring. We are always recommending the most effective eco-friendly floor cleaners! Trust our carpets Glasgow based team when searching for your sustainable flooring maintenance advice.

As we mentioned in our previous post, we are passionate about ensuring commercial and domestic properties have the highest standard of flooring available! You can turn to us for your flooring needs.

Eco-Friendly Floor Cleaners from Joe Walker’s Flooring

Joe Walker’s Flooring can help you find sustainable flooring options for your specific flooring.

Homemade Solutions

Sometimes, the best remedies to help your flooring come back to life are the ones you make at home! Making your own cleaning detergents will ensure that you are completely aware of the ingredients of your cleaning products and so, you won’t be wary when using them to treat your floor. A popular formulation is the combination of water and vinegar. This is a completely non-toxic cleaning solution which will do a great job of cleaning without the risk that your flooring will warp.

Biological Cleaning Products

Another popular choice if you are looking for effective, yet environmentally conscious flooring cleaners are biological products. Biological cleaners are completely multi-purpose. As they contain “good” bacteria, enzymes are produced and used to break up any organic waste the cleaner comes into contact with. Aside from being completely safe for the environment, biological products are considered superior to traditional cleaning treatments because of their effectiveness. Also, biological treatment differs from traditional methods because of the process. A biological cleaning process keeps on cleaning and lingers on the applied surface – multiplying in this “good” bacteria and so, continuing to eliminate the bad bacteria.

Microfiber Mops

Our last recommendation when it comes to eco-friendly flooring cleaners is using microfiber mops. A combination of polyester and nylon fibre, microfiber has the ability to trap more dirt and moisture than regular cotton. A static charge from the nylon pulls in and traps the dirt, this can then be washed away. It is, therefore, the case that microfiber mops use significantly less water than cotton ones. If you’re looking for a less strenuous, greener option when it comes to cleaning your floors – microfiber cloths are definitely worth considering! If you’re unsure of the most appropriate eco friendly floor cleaner products for your specific type of flooring, the team from Joe Walker’s are always on hand to help.

Trust Joe Walker’s Flooring to handle your sustainable flooring needs, today.

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Are you looking for sustainable flooring? Joe Walker’s Flooring will guide you through the most suitable, eco-friendly flooring alternatives to make your home that little bit more environmentally conscious!

We should all pay more attention to the environment – do your bit and choose sustainable flooring with help from a carpets Glasgow based expert from Joe Walker. As we mentioned in our last post, our team are passionate about ensuring all requirements are catered to when it comes to home improvement!  You can rely on us to provide practical, durable and sustainable flooring options ready to be installed in your home.

Sustainable Flooring – Advice from Joe Walker’s Flooring

Joe Walker’s Flooring offer a range of different sustainable flooring options.

What is sustainable flooring?

In honour of last month’s Earth Day, households and businesses are becoming more and more concerned with practicing a “green” lifestyle. Despite a belief that opting for green flooring can be limiting when it comes to style, there are a range of sustainable flooring options to choose from, including;

Cork

Concrete

Recycled Wood

Bamboo

Linoleum

Eco-Friendly Carpeting

What factors affect the sustainability of a flooring material?

There are a variety of factors that can affect how environmental a flooring material is.

Can it be restored or recycled?

Has the flooring been manufactured by a responsible/ethical brand?

How long will the material last?

Will there be any toxicity caused in the environment in which the material is installed?

Why choose Joe Walker’s Flooring?

Our team are always taking steps to make sure that the eco-friendly flooring materials we supply are completely conscious and produced ethically. From our carpets to our real wood flooring, we stock high quality, long lasting eco friendly flooring suitable for homes, businesses or any property!

Trust Joe Walker’s Flooring when looking for green flooring options.

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Is artificial grass suitable for dogs? Artificial grass is considered a convenient, cost effective and low maintenance option which can dramatically improve the look of your lawn, all year round.

Joe Walker’s Flooring offers an extensive selection of indoor and outdoor flooring materials! A carpets Glasgow based professional will ensure that your unique flooring requirements are catered to. In our last post, we outlined some tips for artificial grass maintenance. This post will answer the question “is artificial grass suitable for dogs?”

Is Artificial Grass Suitable for Dogs? – Advice from Joe Walker’s Flooring

Joe Walker’s Flooring can install the highest quality artificial grass for your property!

Is Artificial Grass Suitable for Dogs?

Yes, fake grass is just as good for dogs as real grass. So, your pets can enjoy your newly installed lawn throughout every month of the year.

Is Artificial Grass Safe for Dogs?

Our artificial grass is made from non-toxic materials. This means that all of your pets will be safe whilst spending time roaming outside in your garden!

Advantages of Artificial Grass for Dog Owners

Very Durable

Fake grass is incredibly durable – your dogs will find it almost impossible to dig through! If you have a problem with your dog digging through your current natural grass, we would definitely recommend installing our synthetic alternative! Not only will your fake grass lawn look better for a longer amount of time, but you also don’t need to worry about carrying out and spending more money on maintenance works.

Non-Toxic

Pets can wander freely on fake grass just like they can on the real thing! As we mentioned previously, artificial grass is completely non-poisonous.

No Muddy Paw Prints

Another advantage of opting for the synthetic grass alternative is that your pets’ paws won’t be mucky after they come in from roaming around the garden. You don’t have to worry about them treading their paw prints through the house and cleaning up after them!

We believe synthetic grass is a great option if you’re looking for a way to ensure your garden is kept well all year round whilst making sure your pets are safe.

Trust Joe Walker’s Flooring to carry out any and all of your indoor and outdoor flooring installations.

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Looking for artificial grass maintenance tips? Joe Walker’s Flooring are experts when it comes to all aspects of caring for and installing indoor and outdoor flooring.

Following on from our last post – in which we explained how to make the most of fake grass – this post will focus on the methods of maintaining it! The carpets Glasgow based team will ensure that your newly installed artificial grass lawn is kept in the best possible condition for the longest amount of time.

Artificial Grass Maintenance Tips from Joe Walker’s Flooring

Joe Walker’s Flooring are professional and experienced flooring installers.

Regularly Brush

We recommend that you develop the routine of lightly brushing your lawn either every week or every second week. Use a soft-bristled brush which is gentle to ensure that the artificial grass fibres remain intact. Also, make sure you are brushing the artificial fibres in the opposite direction!

Remove Leaves

To keep your artificial lawn looking neat and tidy make sure you spend time removing fallen leaves and twigs. Invest in a leaf blower, a brush or a plastic rake to easily remove the debris from your fresh fake grass. Also, spend time trimming surrounding hedges and trees to reduce the amount of falling leaves etc. on your lawn.

Get Rid of Weeds

Before artificial grass is installed there is an appropriate excavation process which needs to be carried out. If this isn’t carried out thoroughly enough there is a chance you will have weeds growing through drainage holes in the newly laid artificial grass. If you find yourself with this situation and want to prevent these weeds from coming through, make sure you take the following steps!

Pick weeds immediately when you see them

Treat necessary areas with weed killer on a regular basis

Rake/brush grass frequently

Make sure artificial fibres are kept well and upright by brushing

Seasonal Artificial Grass Maintenance

The only way that winter weather could damage your artificial grass is if snow latches onto the fibres. If this happens allow the snow or ice to thaw naturally. Don’t try and remove it yourself as you will do more harm than good!

Also, during the summer, if you have set up a barbecue on artificial grass, make sure hot items from that do not fall onto the lawn – this may cause the fake grass to melt.

Rely on Joe Walker’s Flooring for expert artificial grass guidance and installation.

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Have you started preparing your garden for summer? If your natural lawn grass has become too much to handle and is overgrown, it might be time to think about fitting an easier, more manageable option. We have a range of artificial grass ideas ideal for making the most of your garden space.

The carpets Glasgow based team from Joe Walker’s Flooring will make sure that your artificial grass fitting is carried out smoothly and efficiently. And, as we highlighted in our last post, there are many benefits of installing artificial grass – you’ll definitely notice them immediately!

Artificial Grass Ideas from Joe Walker’s Flooring

Turn to Joe Walker’s Flooring for all your indoor and outdoor surfacing needs.

Vibrant and Complimenting

Artificial grass is very vibrant in colour and will bring an immediate sense of life to your outside space. Therefore, in opting to install artificial grass you will be able to bring something different to your garden and completely transform a previously lacklustre area. Once your artificial grass is laid and you are left with an open green space, you can use this as a blank canvas to start landscaping your dream garden! From the addition of a social space with soft furnishings to areas with shade using parasols and awnings – the possibilities are endless.

Flowerbeds and Paving

Another way you can make the most of your outdoor space is if you incorporate some natural colour. If you’re looking to bring in some texture, height difference and section off different areas, add raised flower beds! Is there a better time than Spring to plant flowers? Whatever flowers you choose are likely to co-ordinate with your newly refreshed artificial grass garden.

Entertaining Area

Artificial grass also works well as a surface for social and entertaining areas of the garden. You can create a whole separate area for barbecuing and enjoying the warmer weather simply by installing fake grass and setting down new weatherproof furniture. Artificial grass will provide a strong, supportive base upon which you can build a completely unique entertaining space. We believe the natural grass alternative also looks great with patios, pebbles and decks! Joe Walker’s Flooring can help you make the most of your home; inside and outside.

Trust our team when preparing your garden for the summer months!

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