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The Flooring Room Blog

May 14

Shop Local for great instore specials

As your local family owned flooring store, we pride ourselves on providing you with the best possible value and remarkable service. The Flooring Room showroom is open again, and we’re able to assist with all your flooring needs with samples, quotes and advice. We currently having some amazing specials instore – just get... read more →
Sep 23

The Vinyl Flooring Revolution

If the word vinyl still brings about memories of your Nana’s retro kitchen floor, you should know that vinyl flooring has come a long way! The team at The Flooring Room loves installing vinyl planks, tiles and sheets in homes across Tauranga and Palmerston North – it’s an attractive, quality... read more →
Jul 24
engineered timber flooring

Discover the Benefits of Engineered Timber Flooring

Engineered timber is a flooring option where a top layer of solid timber is adhered to an engineered core, giving the appearance of hardwood floors with the added benefits of human intervention. At The Flooring Room, we have seen engineered timber flooring explode in popularity among our clients in Tauranga... read more →
Jun 29
hard flooring nz

How to Choose the Best Hard Flooring for Your Home

While not too long ago, people were covering wooden floors with carpet, today hard floors have become very popular. And for good reason, hard floors are beautiful, add character to homes, are durable and easy to clean. But with so many options on the market, it can be a challenge... read more →
May 28

Six Reasons to Use Vinyl Planks for your Next Flooring Project

Vinyl burst onto the flooring scene in the 1930s, becoming a flooring favourite in the 1950s. These early models were popular for their durability and cost-effectiveness, but their retro patterns and bold colours soon dated. Jump ahead to today and vinyl flooring options are back and better than ever, still... read more →
Apr 26
Toddler crawling on timber floor

The Many Benefits of Laminate Flooring

Over the last decade or two in New Zealand, many homeowners have said goodbye to carpet, ripping it up in favour of wooden or laminate flooring. As this trend continues to grow, the team of flooring specialists at The Flooring Room in Tauranga and Palmerston North want to walk you... read more →
Nov 28
Godfrey Hirst carpet

From Farm to Floor

Up for a good yarn? Take a moment to watch this short documentary on how Godrey Hirst produces their sustainable wool carpet. It's a team effort which starts out on the farm with a bunch of woolly sheep...     In the market for quality carpet? Get a few... read more →
Nov 02
The Flooring Room Palmerston North showroom carpet samples

Keeping it classy…

At The Flooring Room we love delivering flooring that people love. Not only will we listen to your valued opinions, but we will also offer our suggestions in choosing the right product and styles for your floors. Esmae, our Flooring & Colour Consultant is available for free consultations.
Aug 10

What makes a home high-end?

Sometimes you walk in a home and it just hits you. The X Factor. It wouldn’t have been the high studs that had you raising your eyebrows. It can’t have been the loggia, spanning out to the garden. And it wouldn’t have been those smooth floors either. It was the... read more →
Jun 08

CASE STUDY: Above & Beyond Education & Care Centre

This recent project was very different to anything The Flooring Room has done. Think turrets, leaf chandeliers, golden fire places, soft pastel colours... and a whole lot of hard work.   Above and Beyond Education & Care Centre, Tauriko, proved to be as inspiring as it was challenging. With a tight... read more →