RENOVATION INSIGHT
Blogs
Ideas, material comparisons and practical choices for a home that works for you.
Read for inspiration, compare your options and turn questions into a clear renovation brief.
Explore the blogs
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Where should living-room sockets go during a renovation?
Read the blog: Where should living-room sockets go during a renovation?Plan living-room sockets around furniture, media, lighting and everyday activities before discussing the layout with an installer.
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Interior wall finishes: plaster, wallpaper or paint?
Read the blog: Interior wall finishes: plaster, wallpaper or paint?Compare interior plaster, wallpaper and paint, including wall preparation, finish, maintenance and repair.
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Bathroom tiles to the ceiling or halfway up: how do you choose?
Read the blog: Bathroom tiles to the ceiling or halfway up: how do you choose?Choose bathroom tile coverage around water exposure, wall finishes and maintenance.
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How to choose a slip-resistant bathroom floor
Read the blog: How to choose a slip-resistant bathroom floorCompare bathroom flooring using wet barefoot test information, product-specific maintenance and the conditions in your shower.
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One floor in the kitchen and living room: what should you consider?
Read the blog: One floor in the kitchen and living room: what should you consider?Planning one floor across kitchen and living room? Consider spills, transitions, movement joints and the sequence of installation.
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How should you light a kitchen worktop?
Read the blog: How should you light a kitchen worktop?Plan kitchen worktop lighting: reduce shadows, compare fittings and organise switches, drivers and electrical connections.
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Click or glue-down vinyl flooring: which suits your subfloor?
Read the blog: Click or glue-down vinyl flooring: which suits your subfloor?Compare click and glue-down vinyl flooring for your subfloor, underfloor heating, installation and future repairs.
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Planning a shower niche: what should you consider first?
Read the blog: Planning a shower niche: what should you consider first?Plan a shower niche around wall construction, finished dimensions, waterproofing and finishes.
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Walk-in shower or shower enclosure: which suits your bathroom?
Read the blog: Walk-in shower or shower enclosure: which suits your bathroom?Compare walk-in showers and shower enclosures for splashes, access, comfort and cleaning before choosing a design for your bathroom.
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Kitchen drawers or cupboards: which suits your storage?
Read the blog: Kitchen drawers or cupboards: which suits your storage?Compare kitchen drawers and cupboards for access, storage, load limits and the items you use every day.
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Top-mount, undermount or flush-mount sink: which suits your kitchen?
Read the blog: Top-mount, undermount or flush-mount sink: which suits your kitchen?Compare top-mount, undermount and flush-mount sinks for worktop compatibility, cleaning and installation before choosing.
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Reducing footfall noise from a new apartment floor: what should you check?
Read the blog: Reducing footfall noise from a new apartment floor: what should you check?Plan an apartment floor with impact noise in mind. Check VvE rules, the existing floor assembly, acoustic evidence and junctions.
Read the Knowledge Center for preparation and technical questions, or start with the renovation planner.
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