Fun Facts About Flooring
New flooring can do wonders for your home, whether it’s a stylish carpet, convenient laminate floor or stunning hardwood.
Did you know that ‘flooring’ has a rich history, dating back thousands of years in various forms and methods? So, just to pique your interest, we’ve put together some of the most fascinating flooring facts!
- There are no two hardwood floors that look alike. Just like snowflakes, wood has its own grain that will vary slightly from tree to tree.
- The oldest surviving carpet is called the Pazyryk carpet. With a startling age of over 2000 years old, it dates back to the 5th Century BC and was found in the Altai Mountains in Siberia.
- Vinyl and linoleum are often referred to as the same things, however, they are entirely separate products. Vinyl is completely synthetic, whilst linoleum is made from raw and natural ingredients.
- The world’s priciest flooring is the Pietra Frimas LuxTouch tile. This stunning black marble design is inlaid with 95 cut diamonds. You could be looking at nearly $1 million per square metre!
- Homes that have hardwood floors tend to sell for more compared to homes without it.
- Bacteria can live longer than four weeks in carpets, and can transfer those germs to any food as soon as it touches it –making the ‘five second rule’ a complete myth. Flooring First Taupo –local like you! At Flooring First Taupo we understand your desire to be unique and your passion to stand out. We can match your desire by sourcing quality, exclusive flooring only available in our store.
Flooring First Taupo – local like you!
At Flooring First Taupo we understand your desire to be unique and your passion to stand out. We can match your desire by sourcing quality, exclusive flooring only available in our store.
Call into the showroom at 2 Ashwood Ave, Taupō and talk to our experts who will ‘floor’ you with their knowledge, or check out our full range of products at www.flooringfirsttaupo.co.nz.
