Herringbone or chevron: what is the difference and how to choose Herringbone and chevron are often confused. The difference is at the end of each board — and it changes how the whole room feels. Here is how to tell them apart and how to choose. Choosing a floor Oct 22, 2026 0 33
What SPC flooring is, and which rooms it suits SPC has been the most searched-for flooring for bathrooms, kitchens and basements in recent years — and the one most often confused with laminate and with ordinary vinyl. The difference is not in the surface, but in the core. Choosing a floor Sep 3, 2026 0 297
How to choose a wood floor room by room The same oak floor does not behave the same way in the living room, the kitchen and the hallway. The load, the moisture, the light and what you want to hear underfoot are all different. A guide room by room. Choosing a floor Sep 3, 2026 0 237
Why Artistico makes multi-ply engineered parquet, not three-layer When we started in 1998 we made solid, three-layer and various kinds of multi-ply parquet. After more than 25 years and thousands of installed square metres, we settled on one construction: an oak wear layer on a birch plywood base. Here is why. Choosing a floor May 18, 2026 0 687
Multi-ply vs three-layer engineered parquet — which is better for your home Multi-ply and three-layer parquet sound similar, because both are engineered wood floors. The difference is in how the base is built — and it decides how the floor behaves with underfloor heating, in wide boards and over the years. Choosing a floor May 18, 2026 0 793
Which parquet should I choose? Choosing a floor usually starts with a colour or a photograph. But a few decisions matter more than colour: natural wood or SPC, solid or engineered, whether it suits underfloor heating, and whether it can be renewed years later. Choosing a floor Nov 10, 2025 0 1780