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September 17, 2024 1:18 pm
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Whether in a warehouse, restaurant, health facility, or school ensuring the appropriate flooring in your premises is an essential consideration in any commercial property. Following government Health and Safety laws, floors must be suitable for either the work being completed on them or for the public’s safety in general. Ranging from anti-slip to easy clean and hygienic there are plenty of choices of safety flooring to meet your specific requirements. Find out below why you should consider safety flooring, and how the expert team at Rivendell can assist you below.
September 2, 2024 1:18 pm
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As members of The Woodland Trust we strongly believe in doing our bit for the planet by always disposing of old flooring in a safe and environmentally friendly way. However, our enthusiasm for helping others certainly doesn’t stop there. Here in the office the team run a strict recycling policy in order to help The Children’s Scrapstore, a Bristol based charity. The benefits that this simple task brings are endless, providing a wide range of opportunities for children, adults, schools, clubs & libraries across the country.
May 17, 2024 1:45 pm
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As many of us begin to wind down from the Summer holidays and accept that the nights are already drawing in, University students up and down the country are just 2 months in to their potentially four month long Summer break. No, we’re not jealous either. So, with many preparing to head back to their University cities in time for the October new term, landlords and agents need to ensure that their properties are up to scratch. From making sure that the property is safe and in working order to ensuring that the carpet and flooring is fit for purpose, we’ve pulled together a simple... View Article
May 17, 2024 1:18 pm
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Does your flooring hold up to wear and tear whilst offering high end design? If not, then it might be time for you to rethink the design and practicality of your flooring. Whether hotels or restaurants, the hospitality industry as a whole is big on visual appeal. And let’s face it consumers have come to expect a certain level of aesthetics when visiting such places. Your flooring is therefore a crucial element to a positive customer experience. If you’re not sure where to start have a read below and let us help.
May 2, 2023 1:17 pm
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The process of updating the flooring in a school or nursery is a major undertaking and there are many things to consider before the flooring fitters arrive. If you are a Head Teacher, Business Manager, or Governor researching flooring options for your school’s classrooms, here’s a few things to take into consideration.
March 17, 2021 6:18 pm
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Are you looking to transform your home? Changing your flooring is a fantastic way of doing so and can give you subtle elegance, practical everyday comfort, or even make a dramatic statement in any room in your home. Thanks to its timeless elegance and style, hardwood flooring is a popular option for many. But the decision to invest in your home’s aesthetics, particularly wooden flooring, shouldn’t be taken lightly. Therefore we have put together a 4 step guide to help you on your way. Take a look below:
March 17, 2021 1:18 pm
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Whether hotels, education facilities, commercial developments, or commercially rented properties choosing the right flooring is key. There are plenty of considerations to be taken on board, from the specific environment and traffic to particular uses. In fact, the whole process can at times be a little overwhelming. But, that’s where Rivendell come in. With extensive knowledge and experience installing carpet and flooring to a wide range of commercial projects we can take the stress out of the process for you. Discover below exactly what you’ll need to consider and how we can help you:
March 17, 2021 1:18 pm
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Choosing the right type of flooring for any property needs careful consideration. But when it comes to commercial premises you’ll need to think much more widely than your own personal taste. Whether your venue hosts wedding receptions, exhibitions, or corporate events there are a lot of considerations you’ll need to think about before making any decisions on your flooring. With significant experience working in the commercial sector and specifically with a number of different venues, the Rivendell team have the know-how you need. We therefore thought we’d give you a head start with some of our top tips to take on board when re-flooring your... View Article
March 17, 2021 1:17 pm
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When refurbishing or decorating a home, it’s usually the kitchen, lounge or bedrooms that receive all of the attention. Often the hallway and stairs are one of the last areas to be considered and tackled but they can be completely transformed by choosing the right flooring. The stairs in a great many houses are by, or in sight of, the front door. They are therefore the first thing that you and your guests see when they come into your home. Taking time to think about how you want to decorate your stairway and set the tone for your home, is therefore time and money, well... View Article
September 2, 2020 1:17 pm
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Here at Rivendell we help hundreds of customers each year serving both the domestic and commercial markets. As with any consumer goods the trends and buying choices of customers for flooring are constantly changing. The technology behind the production of carpets, vinyl or wood flooring is also continuously being improved and tweaked. Manufacturers are constantly researching how they might make a flooring more resistant, easy to maintain or produced in a more environmentally friendly way, whilst colour palettes and style of flooring also evolves each year with culture and fashion. So, here are just some of the changes and innovations we believe we will see... View Article
