When planning a new kitchen, one question we are often asked is whether the flooring should be installed before or after the kitchen. While it may seem logical to lay the floor throughout the entire room, we strongly advise against installing kitchen units on top of...
The Benefits of Herringbone Flooring
Herringbone flooring is an extremely popular flooring pattern. It gets its name from the way the design resembles the bones of a herring fish when laid. The distinctive zig-zag pattern is created by arranging rectangular planks of LVT or laminate flooring in a...
The Best Rooms for Laminate Flooring in Your Home
At Hereward Carpets, we don’t just specialise in carpets – we offer a wide range of flooring options, including laminate. Laminate flooring is a versatile choice that can work in nearly every room of your home. That said, there are some rooms where laminate is...
Is LVT or Laminate Flooring Better for My Home?
Are you looking to upgrade your floor in Peterborough? It’s likely you will have come across two popular options, LVT flooring and laminate flooring. The most commonly asked question we are asked is "Is LVT or Laminate Flooring Better for My Home?" Both of these...
What Is Laminate Flooring?
Here at Hereward Carpets in Peterborough, we offer a wide selection of flooring options for your home. Laminate flooring is one of the flooring types we offer, but what is laminate flooring? This is what we look at in this blog post. Quickstep laminate flooring is a...
Laminate vs LVT Flooring: Which Is Better for Everyday Use?
A question we are so often asked: laminate vs LVT flooring: Which Is Better for Everyday Use? When it comes to choosing new flooring, many homeowners find themselves deciding between laminate and LVT (luxury vinyl tile). At first glance, they look quite similar—but...
Why Choose Herringbone Flooring for Your Home
Why Choose Herringbone Flooring for Your Home? If you're looking for an elegant and stylish flooring option, herringbone flooring is a timeless choice that adds character to any room. At Hereward Carpets and Flooring in Peterborough, we offer a wide range of...
Choosing Laminate Flooring
Have you been wondering if laminate flooring is the right option for your home? There are a lot of different options available. This is because there is a laminate flooring type to suit your tastes, lifestyle needs and budget. In this blog post, we share some of the...
Should I Have Laminate Or Carpeted Stairs?
Above image - The Country Collection - A New Innovation Are you looking at replacing the flooring on your stairs? You may be deciding if you want laminate or carpeted stairs. As with most things for the inside of your home, there is no right or wrong answer. It’s your...
Your Guide To Laminate Flooring
Here at Hereward Carpets in Peterborough, we offer a wide range of flooring options including carpets, rugs, vinyl, laminate and LVT flooring. In this blog post, we want to look at why you should consider a laminate floor in your home. Take a look at our guide to...
Skirting Boards
When planning the renovation of your room, you may be thinking of the essential items such as paint colours, feature wallpaper and the most complimentary flooring to finish your dream space. If you are opting for laminate or LVT flooring, have you thought about the...
Why Choose QuickStep For Your Flooring
The history of Quick-Step dates back to 1960. This is where a couple of families joined in the western part of Flanders and opened a business in the flax industry. Over time, flax became a scarce material. With flax hard to come by, the company turned to wood....












