Flooring takes a lot of daily wear, from muddy shoes and spills to furniture, pets and constant foot traffic. Even well-maintained floors eventually show signs that repairs are no longer enough.

Choosing flooring for your stairs is a little different from choosing flooring for a living room or bedroom. Stairs get plenty of daily use, need to feel secure underfoot, and have to cope with constant traffic. They also need to look right alongside the flooring elsewhere in your home.

Choosing new flooring sounds simple enough until you start comparing the options. Laminate and LVT are two popular choices, and at first glance, they can look surprisingly similar. Both can give you the appearance of wood or stone, both are available in a wide range of styles, and both can work well in a busy home.

Choosing new flooring is a big decision. It affects how your home looks, feels and functions every day. Two of the most popular options are carpet and Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT). Both have their strengths, but the right choice depends on the room, your lifestyle and what matters most to you.

Choosing a carpet for your living room is not just about finding a colour you like. The carpet needs to work with the way you use the room, cope with everyday wear and still look good alongside your furniture and décor.