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Mar 09

CASE STUDY: Tauranga City Council, 306 Cameron Road

The Flooring Room Commercial team recently finished the four-story new building at 306 Cameron Road which is the new offices for Tauranga City Council. The development required 4500 m2 of carpet - that’s 22 pallets of carpet tiles weighing in at a whooping 11 tonnes. What’s even more impressive is... read more →
Mar 01

Why you Should Choose Engineered Wood Flooring

Engineered wood flooring has been embraced by Europe for years and New Zealand has been fast to follow suit and introduce this innovative flooring solution down under. Below are some of the key benefits surrounding engineered wood flooring and the comparison with solid wood flooring. So, what is engineered flooring?... read more →
Dec 15

Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo is a highly durable wood which is why it is a popular option for furniture. As a flooring option, it will not only stand the test of time but it is also easy to clean and maintain. Similar to timber flooring, the colour of your bamboo flooring may subtly... read more →
Nov 10

This Carpet is Different…

One big challenge you may face when searching for carpet options online is you can’t feel it. Sure, it may look great and be the exact colour you’re after, but physical touch goes a long way. Excelsior from Studio Collections is our latest style of carpet and the words on... read more →
Oct 13

Connecting Customers with Great Products

The Flooring Room has the biggest flooring warehouse in the Bay of Plenty. How have we achieved this you ask? Through our strong relationships with our suppliers who have worked with us and trusted us for decades. In 1972, Steve’s dad, Peter, built up his own successful flooring business where... read more →
Oct 04

What to expect when you’re expecting new flooring

GETTING THE PRODUCT DOWN - SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How much notice do you need? Depending on the time of year we ideally like to have about 3 weeks notice to secure your preferred installation date.  This is assuming we have the product available however some products come from overseas... read more →
Apr 21
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Carpet Fibre Types

A few years ago choosing a carpet didn’t involve all of the technical aspects of what fibe the product is made of. Most people went for wool with a few Nylons and Polyprop products being sold in NZ. Today there are many other fibre types and wool makes up well... read more →
Apr 21

Setting A Budget For Carpet

At The Flooring Room we’ve got products and options for all budgets and tastes. The easiest way to get a firmer indication of price and budget for your home is for us to come out and give you a free no-obligation assessment – you can even book one online here.... read more →