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2026-06-05

Choosing Office Floors That Balance Design and Practicality

Most people fitting out an office think about desks, chairs, lighting. Maybe a decent coffee machine. The floor tends to come last, if it gets thought about properly at all. But here’s the thing, everyone in that building walks on it every single day and if you get it wrong it costs you. Not just… Continue reading Choosing Office Floors That Balance Design and Practicality

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2026-05-20

How to Choose the Right Clinical Flooring for Hygiene and Safety

Choosing clinical flooring for a hospital or a dental surgery is not the same as picking one for your kitchen at home. It is much more complicated than just looking at a colour chart. At Stansbie flooring we have spent decades working with healthcare providers across Birmingham and the west midlands. We know that the… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Clinical Flooring for Hygiene and Safety

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2026-04-16

Debunking Common Carpet Myths

Homeowners have carpets in their homes for many reasons, from their appearance to their comfort under your feet. The average carpet lifespan is between 5 and 15 years, but this can be reduced if you don’t maintain it. There are many carpet myths about this type of flooring which make some people think twice about… Continue reading Debunking Common Carpet Myths

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2026-04-11

Why hiring an experienced floorlayer makes all the difference

Buying new flooring is a massive investment for any home in Birmingham. You spend hours looking at samples and checking prices but then people often try to save a bit of money on the fitting. It seems easy enough on a video online but the truth is that a floor is only as good as… Continue reading Why hiring an experienced floorlayer makes all the difference

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2026-04-09

What Does LVT Flooring Stand For?

If you have been looking at new floors lately, you might have seen three letters popping up everywhere. You are probably wondering what does LVT flooring stand for and why everyone is talking about it. Well, we are here to help clear that up for you. At Stansbie Flooring, we get asked this all the… Continue reading What Does LVT Flooring Stand For?

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2026-04-01

What You Should Know Before Buying Carpet

Carpet is one of the most cost-effective flooring options for your home. In fact, it is 30-50% cheaper than hardwood. It’s also easier to install or replace when compared to tile flooring. If you’ve decided on buying a carpet for your home, you might be wondering about all the different factors to consider when choosing a carpet. Not to… Continue reading What You Should Know Before Buying Carpet

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2026-03-25

Carpet vs Hardwood: Which is Right for You?

One of the major decisions when building or buying a new home is what material to use for flooring. Some rooms make the decision for you. Bathrooms generally get ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, or vinyl. Most kitchens get a similar material. For the rest of house, though, you might struggle with the carpet vs hardwood decision.… Continue reading Carpet vs Hardwood: Which is Right for You?

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2026-03-18

How to Choose the Best Flooring Material for Each Room in Your Home

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, are craving a style change, or want to add value to your home, knowing how to choose the best flooring material is a surefire place to start. With so many different options available, how do you know if you’re choosing the right one for your needs? The first thing to… Continue reading How to Choose the Best Flooring Material for Each Room in Your Home

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2026-03-11

Top 10 Tips for Finding the Right Flooring Contractor

Your kitchen floor needs updating? Your bathroom tiles are quite worn out? You need a complete flooring overhaul. Home renovations are stressful enough, though, without factoring in the added hassle of finding the right men for the job. However, this step is necessary as you don’t want your new flooring to be one that you won’t like… Continue reading Top 10 Tips for Finding the Right Flooring Contractor

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2026-03-04

5 Benefits of Using Carpet Tiles

Are you considering resurfacing your floors but feeling overwhelmed by the choice of materials? At Stansbie Flooring, we’ve seen every flooring trend come and go over the last 40 years. While luxury vinyl and traditional carpets have their place, there is one solution that remains vastly underrated: Carpet Tiles. Originally the “secret weapon” of commercial… Continue reading 5 Benefits of Using Carpet Tiles

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