How to dry a wet rug without mould or a musty smell: getting the water out, airflow, safe use of sun, how to tell it is dry, and tips for each rug type.

Solution dyed nylon carpet has its colour added before the fibre is made, so it resists fading and tough cleaning. Here is how it works, its downsides and how it compares with wool.

What to check before buying commercial carpet tiles: fibre, backing, pile, duty rating, fire test and spares, using the specs of the tiles we stock in Sydney.

Which carpet lasts on stairs: a low loop or firm cut pile in solution dyed nylon or wool, in a mid tone. Compare our stair ranges and see why stairs are priced at the measure.

Tasmanian oak is a hardwood made from three eucalypt species, and one of the softer ones used for floors. Here is how hard it is next to blackbutt and spotted gum, and where it suits best.

Herringbone blocks are cut square and chevron boards are cut on an angle, which changes the look, the pieces you order and the labour. Here is how to choose.

Yes, you can put a rug on carpet. How to choose a pile that contrasts with the carpet, size it to the furniture and keep it in place.

Laminate is a floating floor built from an HDF core, a printed timber image and a hard wear layer. What it is made of, what AC ratings and thickness mean, and where it works.

A practical guide to cleaning hybrid flooring: a weekly routine, the right mop and vacuum, safe cleaners, stain removal and the colours that hide dirt, with care notes from the ranges we sell.

A step-by-step guide to laying click hybrid flooring yourself, from checking the subfloor to fitting the last row, and the jobs worth handing to an installer.

A floating floor locks together at the edges and rests on underlay rather than being fixed down. Which floors float, what goes under them, and how gaps and scotia work.

What engineered timber flooring is made of, why the wear layer decides how often it can be sanded, how it is laid and what it costs per m2.