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 →
Sep
23
Jul
24
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
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
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
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
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 tips here
Nov
02
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
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
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 →
May
25
At The Flooring Room we buy in bulk which saves you loads, and we do garage carpet for just $15m2! If you’ve got a garage you need to check this product out. It makes another multi-functional room out of your garage allowing you to use it for a... read more →