LVT & Vinyl Herringbone LVT: Installation Guide, Waste and Cost
How herringbone LVT is laid, how much extra to order, why the subfloor matters more than usual, and what it costs fitted per m².
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Paul shares professional installation stories, carpet maintenance articles, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) style reviews, and acoustic advice for period properties.
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Buying Guides LVT vs Carpet: Which Is Better for Families and Living Rooms?
Comfort, noise, pets, underfloor heating and real fitted costs per m² for LVT against carpet, and where each one makes sense.
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Underlay Can You Put Carpet on Underfloor Heating? Tog Limits and Underlay Explained
The combined tog limit for carpet and underlay over underfloor heating, which underlay to use, and what a fitter does differently.
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Carpet How to Measure a Room for Carpet (With a Worked Example)
Seven steps to measure any room for carpet, how much extra to allow, why roll width matters, and a worked example.
Read Article Buying Guides How to Choose a Reliable Carpet Fitter (and the Questions to Ask Before You Book)
The real checklist for vetting a carpet fitter: insurance, BS 5325 power-stretching, itemised quotes and the accountability gap big retailers don't mention.
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Carpet How to Remove Stains from Carpet (Without Ruining It): A Fitter's Guide
Get carpet stains out safely without damaging the pile or underlay. UK removal methods for wine, pet, ink and more - from an independent fitter, not a cleaning company.
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Noisy neighbour or a lease demanding acoustic flooring? The honest guide to carpet underlay, Part E and what actually cuts impact noise between flats.
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LVT & Vinyl Flooring Moisture Limits: The 75% RH Rule for LVT & Vinyl
Does your subfloor need a DPM? The exact concrete (75% RH) and timber (8-13% MC) moisture limits for LVT and sheet vinyl, plus real costs and failure risks.
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Costs & Pricing Carpet Stairs & Landing: Cost & Stair Runners Guide
Real UK 2026 costs for carpet stairs and landing, stair runners vs rods, and why winder staircases need a specialist fitter, not a knee-kicker.
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Carpet Why Is My Carpet Wrinkling or Rippling?
The real causes of carpet wrinkling and rippling, whether professional re-stretching can fix it, 2025-2026 UK costs, and when it's time to replace instead.
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Carpet Can You Fit Carpet Over Existing Flooring?
Can you fit carpet over old carpet, floorboards, concrete, laminate, vinyl or underfloor heating? A trade-honest UK compatibility guide.
Read Article Costs & Pricing How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a Room in the UK?
Real 2025-2026 UK carpet costs per m², room-by-room price bands, what's included in a quote vs what's extra, and how fitting-only pricing compares.
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LVT & Vinyl Can You Lay LVT Directly Over Old Ceramic Tiles?
Yes, LVT can go over old ceramic tiles - but only if the tile passes a flatness, grout and moisture check. Real UK standards, forum failure patterns, and 2026 costs.
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LVT & Vinyl LVT Subfloor Prep: What You're Responsible For (and What It Costs) in 2026
What actually needs doing to a subfloor before LVT goes down - plywood overlay, moisture testing, self-levelling compound - with real 2026 UK cost guides.
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Costs & Pricing Fitting-Only Carpet & LVT Installation: The Complete Guide
Bought your own carpet or LVT and just need it fitted? Learn what labour-only fitting costs, retailer trade-offs, subfloor prep, and coordinate tips from Paul.
Read Article Buying Guides LVT vs Laminate vs Real Wood: Which Flooring Is Best for Your Home?
Compare LVT, laminate and real wood on durability, water resistance and fitting problems, in an honest UK buying guide.
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Costs & Pricing How Much Does Carpet Fitting Cost in South London? 2026 Price Guide
Real 2026 carpet fitting prices for South London: per m² rates, per-room costs, underlay prices and what affects your quote — from an independent fitter.
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Underlay Do I Really Need to Replace My Carpet Underlay?
Is it possible to reuse old underlay to save money? Paul explains why replacing it is vital for carpet longevity, comfort, and keeping your manufacturer's warranty valid.
Read Article Buying Guides Best Carpet for Pets, Kids & Asthma-Sensitive Homes
Trade advice on stain resistance, low VOCs, cut vs loop pile, and the right underlay for busy family homes with pets, kids, or dust sensitivities.
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LVT & Vinyl LVT Flooring: Honest Answers from the Fitter
Straight answers to the LVT questions homeowners actually ask — from a fitter with 20+ years on the tools across South London, Surrey and Kent.
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