Flooring and Tiling

New flooring can make a massive difference to the presentation of a room. You can do at least part of the job yourself to reduce the cost of labour of putting a new floor in.

Whether it's tiles, carpet, vinyl or concrete - doing a good job of flooring is as much about the prep work as the actual laying of material. Check out this section for some advice on how to use equipment to polish, sand, lay and remove various types of flooring.

Guides

DIY Guide

How to Lay Vinyl and Lino

Similar to many DIY projects around the home, many don’t realise that jobs like this can be accomplished without bringing in professionals.

DIY Guide

Removing Floor Tiles

Removing tiles from a concrete floor can seem like a daunting prospect to many. In fact, few realise that this can be a job you do yourself.

DIY Guide

How to Polish a Wooden Floor

Many floors require sanding and other maintenance before you start polishing them - read our detailed guide to sanding wooden floors so you can get the best DIY results.

DIY Guide

How to Polish Concrete Floors

With this easy step-by-step guide, you will learn how to grind and polish concrete. When you’re ready to give concrete grinding and polishing a go at home, come into your local Hirepool branch and speak to one of our friendly local experts.

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