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Tips, guides and news from the Manningtree Tiles & Flooring showroom, to help you choose and look after your next floor.
August 2026 · Our Story
Why We Believe Flooring Should Be Personal
We're not the biggest flooring company in Essex, and we don't want to be. Here's why family culture, relationships and quality over quantity matter more to us than growing fast.
August 2026 · Buying Guides
How to Choose the Right Flooring for Every Room in Your Home
Carpet, wood, LVT or vinyl: every room has a different job to do. Here's how we help customers in our Manningtree showroom pick the right floor for the right space.
August 2026 · Buying Guides
Carpet vs LVT vs Wood: Which Flooring Should You Choose?
The three most popular flooring types, compared on comfort, durability, maintenance and cost, so you can make the right call before you buy.
July 2026 · Care & Maintenance
How to Look After Your New Floor: Care & Maintenance Tips
You've had it fitted. Now keep it looking that way. Simple, practical care advice for carpet, wood, LVT and vinyl flooring.
July 2026 · Fitting & Preparation
Preparing Your Subfloor: Why It Matters Before Fitting
The part nobody sees but every good floor depends on. Here's why subfloor preparation, levelling and old-floor removal are worth getting right.
Got a Question About Your Floor?
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