FLOORING SOURCEBOOK

This is your pull-out-and-keep quick guide to reliable suppliers

CARPETRIGHT

The one-stop shop for affordable flooring. There’s plenty of choice to suit your needs, budget and taste, plus a selection of artificial grass, so you can transform your home inside and out. carpetright.co.uk

MODULEO

This luxury-vinyl specialist offers realistic, easy-to-maintain coverings. Its Layred vinyl is somewhat genius, featuring an integrated underlay that can be laid on existing floors even if they’re uneven. moduleo.com

MYLANDS

With more than 100 colours to choose from, its durable, midsheen finish is self-priming and easy to use. A bonus is that it can withstand scrubbing, detergents and oil. mylands.com

MANDARIN STONE

A family-run business that prides itself on its natural stone, decorative designs and man-made tiles. The well-informed team is on hand to offer technical and inspirational support, or head online for advice. mandarinstone.com

CLAYBROOK

Its range of engineered wood comes in five shades and as both planks and parquet. And all are responsibly sourced from sustainable forests. claybrookstudio.co.uk

GREY MATTER CONCRETE Specialising in bespoke concrete finishes, this company has more than 15 years’ experience and is able to assist from the concept stage all the way through to the practical completion. greymatterconcrete.co.uk

JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS For advice or an estimate, book a free appointment, or use the measuring guide and online calculator for an approximate price. Its own range has prices starting from £15/sq m. johnlewis.com

ATRA FLOOR

Thanks to its custom-printed vinyl that’s made in Britain, this brand is shaking up the industry with designs that are fun for the floor. Plus, its in-house team can alter the patterns to match your colour scheme. atrafloor.com

RUST-OLEUM

There are 110 statement colours to choose from, and each comes in a low-sheen chalk finish. To add pattern, see the ‘How to stencil wooden or concrete floors’ tutorial on the website. makeityours.co.uk

TOPPS TILES

This affordable source has plain and patterned tiles in a range of styles. Check out the Knowledge Base on its website for everything from practical guidance on preparation and finishes to style advice on the latest looks. toppstiles.co.uk

TED TODD

Using sustainably sourced materials, this luxury wood specialist offers an extensive choice of engineered, solid, antique, handmade and reclaimed wood. tedtodd.co.uk

THE RESIN FLOOR CO There’s a wide range of high quality resin and polished-concrete floors here. Its trained professionals will give in-depth advice and carry out site surveys to ensure your requirements are met. resinflooringcompany.com

BRINTONS

A staple in the design industry, with more than 230 years of making quality wool carpets. From luxurious patterns to stylish plains, there are options to suit classic and modern interiors alike. brintons.co.uk

AMTICO

Choose a laying pattern to suit your building’s age and the feel you want to achieve. The luxury-vinyl range comes in a variety of finishes, and countless laying patterns include the much-loved parquet. amtico.com

EICO

Choose from the co-ordinated colours or use its colour-matching service. To be more ecofriendly, paints are shipped to the UK using space in half-empty shipping containers. eico.co.uk

WALLS & FLOORS

From small mosaics to supersized designs, there are plenty of affordable options here to upgrade your space, and all the tools for installation too. Search by room, style or colour to help narrow down results. wallsandfloors.co.uk

B&Q

Its Goodhome brand is designed to add a timeless look that’s great value. The solid-wood planks are easy to install with a click-fit system and can be resanded, refinished or recoated. diy.com

HARVEY MARIA

Its collection of authentic-looking concrete-effect tiles, including Tadao and Ando, is perfect for achieving the raw, unfinished, industrial look on a budget – and they’re also easy to install. harveymaria.com