# Flooring guides

Source: https://milaflooring.com/guides
Last updated: 8 October 2026

- [Laminate, engineered wood, solid wood or vinyl: choosing a floor for an Irish home](https://milaflooring.com/guide/choosing-a-floor): Laminate, engineered wood, solid wood or vinyl? A plain comparison of water, wear, underfloor heating, pets and cost, room by room, from fitters.
- [Floor sanding: what to expect, step by step](https://milaflooring.com/guide/floor-sanding-what-to-expect): How floor sanding works, which floors can be sanded, lacquer or oil, how long it takes and how to get ready. A plain guide from floor fitters in Carlow.
- [Herringbone, chevron and parquet: what is the difference?](https://milaflooring.com/guide/herringbone-chevron-parquet): The difference between herringbone, chevron and parquet, which materials they come in, how they are laid and what they suit, explained by fitters.
- [LVT vs SPC vinyl flooring: what is the difference?](https://milaflooring.com/guide/lvt-vs-spc-vinyl): LVT and SPC are both vinyl floors. How they differ, which suits kitchens, bathrooms, pets and uneven subfloors, and what the wear layer means.
- [Staircase renovation: your options, from refinishing to new treads](https://milaflooring.com/guide/staircase-renovation-options): The ways to renovate a staircase without replacing it: cladding treads and risers, sanding and refinishing, new spindles, handrails and runners.
- [Which flooring works best over underfloor heating?](https://milaflooring.com/guide/underfloor-heating-flooring): Which floors work over underfloor heating, why engineered wood and vinyl are the usual choices, and what to check before fitting. A guide from floor fitters.


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