Articles -- Specifier journal
The specifier journal -- 17 reads.
Specifier-grade analysis on cork, engineered oak, BREEAM contribution, lifecycle cost, slip ratings and the architects who specify them. Written for project teams briefing on UK commercial, hospitality, retail and residential.
Order specifier samplesFeatured read
Cork Flooring vs Vinyl Plank: Cost Per m² Over 25 Years (UK 2026)
How does cork flooring really compare to vinyl plank on cost when you account for the full 25-year lifecycle? This piece breaks down the sup...
Read the article
Cork specification
8 articles
A cork oak, two centuries, and a small part to play
In January 2025, Storm Éowyn brought down a cork oak tree at Mount Stewart on the Ards Peninsula. It was one of an estimated 10,000 trees lo...
Cork Flooring for Retail: Sustainable Store Floors That Outlast LVT
Cork flooring for retail interiors, flagship brand stores choosing cork over LVT for biophilic design, indoor air quality, acoustic comfort...
Cork Flooring Cost UK 2026: A Specifier’s Guide
Cork flooring costs in the UK explained, £45–£65/m² product cost, plus underlay, fitting and prep. Cork vs LVT total cost of ownership acro...
Cork Flooring for Residential and Apartments: A Specifier Guide
A specifier guide to cork flooring in residential and apartment projects, impact sound reduction (Part E), the 2026 cork-composite waterpro...
Cork Flooring for Hospitality Spaces: Where It Wins, Where It Doesn’t
Cork is back in high-end hospitality, lobbies, lounges, reading rooms, spa public spaces. Where it wins, where it fails, and how to write t...
Cork Flooring for Offices: Acoustic and Biophilic Performance
Why cork is one of the few floor finishes that hits the modern open-plan office brief on acoustics, biophilics, sustainability and durabilit...
Cork Flooring: The Complete Guide for Architects and Specifiers
A specifier’s guide to cork flooring, sustainability, acoustic and durability performance, BREEAM credits, where it wins, where it doesn’t,...
Cork vs Vinyl Flooring for Commercial Projects: What Architects Need to Know
For a commercial project, an office, a hotel, a flagship retail unit, a healthcare facility, the cork-versus-vinyl decision is...
Engineered wood specification
5 articles
Engineered Oak for Office and Workplace: A Specifier Guide
A specifier guide to engineered oak in office and workplace projects, wear class, UFH, format, finish, and three real Floor Gallery install...
Engineered Oak Wear Layer Thickness Explained: A Specifier’s Guide
A specifier’s guide to engineered oak lamella thickness, what each thickness threshold (2mm to 6mm) means in practice, the EN 13489 referen...
Engineered Oak vs LVT: A Specifier’s Guide for Commercial Projects
A specifier’s comparison of engineered oak vs LVT for commercial projects, embodied carbon, lifecycle cost, the DOTP plasticizer question, ...
Engineered Oak vs Solid Oak: A Specifier’s Guide for 2026
A specifier’s comparison of engineered oak vs solid oak, sustainability, lifecycle cost, underfloor heating compatibility, dimensional stab...
Engineered Oak Flooring: The Complete Guide for Architects and Specifiers
A specifier guide to engineered oak flooring, lamella thickness, substrate construction, BREEAM credits, UFH compatibility, finishes, forma...
Specifier perspective
3 articles
Sustainable Flooring Specifications for Architects: A Practical Guide
Specifying flooring on a serious commercial or residential project in 2026 means satisfying a longer list of constraints than ever before. E...
The Story Behind Our Logo
Reflecting Floor Gallery’s Core Values As our design philosophy has evolved, so has our logo. We’re excited to introduce Floor Gallery’s new...
Responsible Design
Our Commitment: Beyond Sustainability At Floor Gallery, our approach to flooring goes beyond just sustainability, we embrace responsible...
Order specifier samples
Read, sample, specify.
Order 100mm specifier samples + a project BREEAM contribution pack. London, Manchester, Edinburgh -- 30-min product presentation at your studio.
Order samples Book product presentation