Contract Flooring

01/09/2026

Summer is drawing to a close, making this a good time to start planning those home projects you’ve been thinking about.

Visit our Tuckingmill showroom (The Chapel, Chapel Road, Tuckingmill, Camborne, TR14 8QX) to compare flooring samples, explore different finishes and get practical advice from our team.

Already have a few ideas? Bring them along and we’ll help you find the flooring that works for your home.

27/08/2026

Don’t let your favourite summer colours disappear with the season.

From fresh coastal shades to warm, uplifting tones, Forbo Flooring Systems offers plenty of ways to bring personality and colour into your interior all year round.

Save your summer colours and find a floor that brightens every season.

Explore the range at our Tuckingmill showroom.

24/08/2026

Soft under little feet, comfortable for every paw — and wonderfully cosy for you.

The right carpet brings warmth, comfort and character to the whole room, creating a space everyone in the family can enjoy.

Discover the perfect carpet for your home at our Tuckingmill showroom:

📍 The Chapel
Chapel Road
Tuckingmill
Camborne
TR14 8QX

21/08/2026

The heatwave may be over, but is your home ready for autumn?

Now is the perfect time to start planning your new floor. Whether you’re refreshing one room or transforming your entire home, booking early gives you plenty of time to explore your options, choose the right flooring and secure a fitting date that works for you.

Visit our showroom and let’s get your project in the diary:

The Chapel
Chapel Road
Tuckingmill
Camborne
TR14 8QX

29/07/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.

It's the first thing you see when you arrive home and the first impression visitors receive.

So what flooring would you choose?

🏁 Classic Checkerboard

A timeless design that never really goes out of fashion.

✅ Creates character instantly
✅ Works beautifully in period and Victorian properties
✅ Excellent for hallways and entrance spaces
❌ Can feel visually busy in smaller spaces
❌ Bold patterns may limit future décor changes

🏛 Modern Stone Effect

Elegant, practical and surprisingly versatile.

✅ Brightens entrance areas
✅ Creates a premium appearance
✅ Works well with modern interiors
❌ Can feel cooler visually than wood finishes
❌ Larger patterns may dominate narrow hallways

🌳 Herringbone Wood Effect

One of the UK's most popular choices right now.

✅ Adds warmth and texture
✅ Creates a luxurious feel without overwhelming the space
✅ Works in both traditional and contemporary homes
❌ More complex installation pattern
❌ Usually carries a higher installation cost

👷 Professional Perspective

For busy family homes, entrance flooring should ideally offer:

✔ Durability
✔ Easy maintenance
✔ Slip resistance
✔ A design that complements adjoining rooms

The best entrance floors are the ones that continue naturally into the rest of the home rather than feeling disconnected from surrounding spaces.

💬 Which would you choose for your home?

🏁 Checkerboard
🏛 Stone
🌳 Herringbone

Let us know below 👇

23/07/2026

LIGHT FLOORING vs DARK FLOORING

Which one is right for your home?

☀️ Light Flooring
✅ Pros
Makes smaller rooms feel larger and more open.
Reflects natural light and brightens darker spaces.
Creates a fresh, airy and contemporary feel.
Works beautifully with Scandinavian, modern and coastal interiors.
Provides excellent flexibility when changing furniture or wall colours over time.
Often remains visually timeless regardless of changing interior trends.
❌ Cons
Dark dust, pet hair and dirt can become more visible.
Large open-plan rooms may sometimes feel less cosy.
When combined with cool colours throughout, spaces can occasionally feel less inviting.

🌑 Dark Flooring
✅ Pros
Creates contrast and visual depth within a room.
Adds warmth, character and a premium feel.
Works exceptionally well in larger spaces and open-plan layouts.
Makes lighter furniture and décor stand out beautifully.
Certain finishes can disguise some everyday dirt and marks.
❌ Cons
Can make smaller rooms appear more compact.
Dust, lint and pet hair often show more than expected.
Surface scratches and scuffs may be more noticeable on darker finishes.
Rooms with limited natural light may require additional lighting to avoid feeling enclosed.
👷 A Professional Perspective

There is no universal "better" option - only the option that works best for your space.

Light flooring is often recommended for:
✔ Smaller rooms
✔ North-facing rooms
✔ Homes with limited natural light
✔ Minimalist and contemporary interiors

Dark flooring is often preferred for:
✔ Larger spaces
✔ Open-plan living areas
✔ Traditional or luxury interiors
✔ Rooms where warmth and contrast are desired

The most successful flooring choices usually consider:

Room size
Natural light levels
Wall colours
Furniture and décor
Lifestyle requirements
Pets, children and daily foot traffic

A floor that looks perfect in a showroom can feel completely different once installed in a real home environment.

💡 Before making your decision

Try to view larger samples in the room where the flooring will be installed and look at them throughout the day under different lighting conditions.

Morning sun, evening light and artificial lighting can all dramatically change how a floor appears.

The right flooring isn't simply the one that looks best on its own - it's the one that works best with your space and your lifestyle.

Which would you choose?

☀️ Light Flooring
or
🌑 Dark Flooring

Let us know in the comments below 👇

18/07/2026

Did you ever wish you could see your new floor before making a decision?

Now you can.

Simply upload a photo of your room and try different flooring styles, colours and laying patterns in seconds.

Wood effect?
Herringbone?
Stone look?
Something completely different?

Sometimes the perfect floor is only one click away.

Get inspired with Karndean Floorstyle and then visit our showroom to see your favourites in person.

Which room would you try first?

https://www.karndeancommercial.com/en-gb/commercial-flooring/resources/digital-tools/floorstyle/

13/07/2026

Thousands of footsteps.

Chairs moving.

Deliveries arriving.

Customers coming and going.

Good flooring isn't about looking good on day one.
It's about still looking good years later.

08/07/2026

Great flooring doesn't shout for attention.

It quietly supports everyday life.

Morning coffees.
Family gatherings.
Muddy boots.
Sunday afternoons.

Installed to last for years, not trends.

29/06/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING – CARPET FITTER / FLOOR LAYER 🚨

📍 Cornwall

Do you take pride in delivering quality flooring installations?

Contract Flooring is looking for an experienced Carpet Fitter / Floor Layer to join our growing team. Whether you're looking for employed or self-employed opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be installing flooring across Cornwall in a variety of settings including:

🏠 Private Homes
🏢 Commercial Premises
🏖️ Holiday Lets
🏘️ Rental Properties
🏗️ New Build Developments
🔨 Refurbishment Projects

The role includes fitting:

✔️ Carpets
✔️ Underlay
✔️ Gripper Rods
✔️ Door Bars & Trims
✔️ Other Flooring Products

We're looking for someone who is:

✅ Experienced and reliable
✅ Takes pride in their workmanship
✅ Friendly and professional with customers
✅ Able to work independently and as part of a team

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today:
https://www.flooringcornwall.co.uk/about-us/recruitment/carpet-fitter-employed-self-employed/

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Carpet Fitter (Employed or Self-employed) We are a leading flooring company that requires an enthusiastic and skilled Carpet Fitter to join our team and carry out jobs in and around Cornwall, and on occasion, wider afield. To be considered, candidates should know how to liaise with client’s onsite...