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Add safety to your stairs

Many staircases are fully enclosed with walls on both sides, meaning a wall mounted handrail is the only option to provide support and safety on the staircase. On wider staircases...

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Vinyl vs Laminate

Which is the best choice for me: vinyl or laminate flooring? As you may already have seen on our website, we stock a wide range of both vinyl and laminate...

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Quick Guide to Floors

Wood flooring comes in so many different specifications it can sometimes be difficult to make an informed decision. Hopefully this quick guide may help you with your choice. Laminate flooring...

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Composite Doors from A Wood Idea

Create your dream door design with a composite door from A Wood Idea. Composite doors are a stylish, more energy efficient and secure alternative to PVC entrance doors, ideal if...

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Staircase Diagram

Hopefully, the below stair diagrams will help you understand each of the various stair parts, and come to grips with the terminology involved. We’d love to assist you in your...

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Choosing a hardwood floor

Choosing a hardwood floor for your home can be confusing, here we have a few pointers to help you make a choice. Consider the shape and size of your room,...

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Grey internal doors proving a hit with customers

Grey floors have been a designers dream throughout last year which resulted in the increase in demand for grey internal doors to match. We have a stunning collection of these...

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Materials and Construction

Most of our internal and external doors are manufactured using engineered component parts. This enables us to provide a product that offers a solid feel, combined with all the advantages...

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Wood Flooring Trends

Warm reds and browns After a few years of cool Scandinavian bleached colours in wood flooring warmer colours are set to make a comeback. Darker species of timber are all...

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Fire Check Doors: A Wood Idea’s Ultimate Guide

If you are considering undertaking any home remodelling or home improvements, you will need to check whether fire door regulations are applicable to you, and whether the installation of fire...

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The impact of natural materials in your home

A number of things affect our mood – our diet, exercise and sleep – but did you know that our environment can also have a big impact on how we...

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Are Wooden Doors Energy Efficient?

It’s becoming increasingly hard to ignore the approach of winter, as the nights draw in and the temperature starts to get colder. As much as winter is a time for...

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