At Aksum, we specialise in providing a range of luxury flooring solutions for both homes and businesses. Whether yours is a residential or commercial property, our expert team is highly experienced in installing various floor options, including laminate, hardwood, engineered wood, and sustainable wood solutions.
As well as adding character to your space, wood flooring has the advantage of being both practical and versatile, integrating seamlessly into a whole range of interiors, whether yours is a traditional period property or something cooler and more contemporary.
Installed by skilled fitters, luxury flooring has the potential to transform an interior, from parquet flooring in a statement herringbone pattern to stylish but straightforward pine flooring for a family kitchen. We can also install floors for a range of commercial buildings, such as libraries and restaurants.
Our bespoke service allows you to commission unique flooring to suit your specific property. Our professional and courteous team will listen carefully to your ideas and work to deliver a personalised flooring solution designed to reflect and match your brief perfectly.
We can offer an upfront quote with no hidden fees, so you know what to expect, and we pride ourselves on providing a quality service at an accessible price.
Types of Flooring We Install
Hardwood
Solid hardwood floors are classic and timeless. You can repeatedly refinish them to freshen them up, so they consistently look elegant and refined. You can also stain a hardwood floor any shade you choose, depending on your design choice. They feel authentic and luxurious and are also reasonably easy to maintain.
Laminate
Laminate flooring has the advantage of being incredibly long-lasting, scratch-resistant, and low maintenance. In addition, it’s inexpensive and comes in a range of styles. There’s also the option of water-resistant laminate for your bathroom, as well as the possibility of installing it on top of underfloor heating.
Engineered Plank Wood
Engineered wood flooring looks like hardwood flooring but features additional stabilising layers. These make engineered wood flooring less vulnerable to environmental aggressors, such as moisture, and it’s also extra stable. This means less chance of movement and warping between boards.
Sustainable Hardwood
We also offer a range of sustainably sourced hardwoods from renewable forests around the world. As sustainability and eco-awareness becomes an increasing priority for homeowners and business owners, we have adapted our services to allow customers to make environmentally friendly choices.
Areas We Cover
We are based in Stanford-le-Hope in the south of Essex. We cover the entire county of Essex, as well as Kent, plus we also offer services in large portions of Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Sussex, Bedfordshire, Suffolk, Buckinghamshire and Surrey. What’s more, we also cover the entire area of London and we’re regarded as one of the very best fire door contractors the UK has to offer.
If you’re wondering whether we’ll be able to help you out, all you need to do is pick up the phone and call us on 01375 803000.
Bespoke Flooring Solutions FAQs
The type of wood flooring that’s best for your particular property will depend on the nature of the space. A kitchen, for example, will receive a lot of wear and tear, so you want durable hardwood such as oak, maple, cherry, walnut, or ash. Laminate wood is also a good choice.
In general, laminate flooring is more hard-wearing and scratch-resistant than wood floors. This makes it a fantastic option for areas of your home or business that receive a lot of foot traffic, such as hallways or reception areas.
When choosing wood flooring, you first need to pick a type of wood or laminate, followed by a finish. Woods like pine and beech are less expensive but less durable than hard-wearing but costly woods like oak and walnut. Laminate is an inexpensive alternative, while engineered wood flooring is extra stable and long-lasting.
The colour or finish you choose for your wood floor will depend on the room, including its size and intended purpose. Pale woods are a good choice for rooms that aren’t used often, as they can stain more easily. Dark wood floors feel very cosy and intimate. Meanwhile, light colours might be better for smaller rooms, helping them to feel more spacious and airier.