
1. Where can I fit natural flooring in
my home?
Natural flooring is by its very nature NATURAL and reacts in areas of high
moisture and heat. Excessive dampness may occasionally cause shrinkage or mould
so we do not recommend any of our products, except 100% wool range, for bathrooms
or kitchens.
Jute is not hard wearing and should only be used in bedrooms or in rooms where
there is light foot fall.
2. Which
flooring is suitable for stairs?
We do not recommend Seagrass,
Mountain Grass or large loop pile
carpet for stairs. Please refer to
our suitability giudelines at all
times.
3. How natural is your natural flooring?
All of the floorcoverings are 100%natural. The
fibres used in the company's rugs runners and fitted flooring
are sourced form around the globe. Here are examples of
the origin of our flooring:

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Sisal is
extracted from the leaves of a plant grown in tropical
South American Climes. |

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Coir comes
from the coconut husks found in the lush vegetation
of Kerala , India .
Jute is
made from the inner bark of the giant Cochurus plant grown in
India . |

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Seagrass is
grown in the tropical climates of China and Vietnam
and is harvested by hand, dried and spun in to cords
before being woven into flooring. |
Our natural flooring has a natural latex backing and our
wool products are backed with natural jute.
4. Where can I buy your flooring?
The Alternative Flooring Company sells via a network of specialist
retailers throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland including selected lines
at John Lewis stores.
We have a Recommended Retailers list for each area - simply
go to Where to Buy and submit your post code. Your nearest
retailers will then be listed.
5. Do I need a special carpet fitter to
fit natural flooring?
Installation of natural flooring requires a slightly
different technique to that of conventional carpet and
should only be undertaken by fitters who are experienced
in fitting natural flooring.
6.
How do I clean natural flooring?
It is important to deal with spots and spills quickly and effectively
using a dry cleaning compound such as The
Natural Flooring Care Kit. This is available from The Alternative Flooring
Company or your nearest retailer. For specialist advice on cleaning large areas
of your natural flooring contact Host on 0151 347 1900 .
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact
us .
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