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WE SOURCE AND EXPERTLY INSTALL ALL FORMS OF FLOORING: CARPET, HARDWOOD, LUXURY VINYL, TILE AND MORE
Rawlings offers the broadest selection of flooring products available and the best installers in the business.
You can visit us at our showroom in Wakefield or you choose your flooring in the comfort of your own home. Our team is happy to arrange a visit at a time that is convenient.
We carry brands from all the major manufactures, but what sets us apart is our attention to detail and our expert and timely installation..
You choose your flooring in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you best
You choose your flooring in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you best
You choose your flooring in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you best
You choose your flooring in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you best
You choose your flooring in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you best
You choose your flooring in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you best
Over 50 Years Experience
For over 50 years Rawlings has been a name that people trust to provide unparalleled quality, selection, service at a fair price. Rawlings is a family owned and operated business and we are proud of the relationships we have built with our customers who refer their family member and friends.
OUR WORK
Choose from a wide range of colors, style and brands
Visit our 3000 sq ft showroom and browse our thousands of samples to see for yourself the quality and selection we offer. Speak with Richard, Mark, Deb, David or Steve and we’ll be happy to help guide you through the options. We’ll visit and measure your floor and then schedule installation with our extremely talented team of installers.
We also carry and professionally install tile
We have a huge selection of tile options for kitchen backsplash and bathroom showers.
We also carry a large and ever changing selection of area rugs for indoor and outdoor use.
We have a daily selection of clearance and discounted area rugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wood & Laminate Floors
Yes. There are many sound reducing underlays on the market which can be incorporated into the installation. These will offer a sound reduction of between 10 to 43 decibels.
Yes, but in most cases for wood it must be an engineered product, and you must use an appropriate underlay specifically designed for the purpose.
Most manufacturers’ guarantees would be invalid if new underlay is not used.
This would be due to excessive moisture. If you are using a mop to clean your floor ensure it is well wrung out before you start.
All wooden floors must be laid with room for expansion. There are various ways of concealing the expansion gap and we can happily show you all the various options.
Unless great care is taken with a wooden floor it is very likely to scratch. If you have a ‘shoes-off’ policy in your house this would reduce the likelihood of scratches, as will a strong doormat to catch loose grit at the entrance. In the case of laminates, they are highly scratch resistant.
Most wooden floors are more or less maintenance free but you should always follow the manufacturers recommended guidelines for maintaining your floor.
Carpet
‘Tracking’, as it is known, may occur in high traffic areas, and will depend on the type of carpet you select. Carpets that are denser are less likely to track. To reduce the likelihood of this occurring it is recommended that carpets are vacuumed twice a week to lift the pile, and we also recommend that you have your carpet professionally cleaned at least once a year.
The average life span is 7 years although there are a lot of new carpets on the market that give a 10 year guarantee.
Most manufacturers’ guarantees would be invalid if new underlay is not used.
Depending on the type of carpet being installed either plywood or hardboard can be applied to the floorboards prior to your new carpet being fitted.
Yes, you can but low tog underlays must be used which will allow the heat to penetrate through to your room.
There are specialist underlays available that reduce this type of noise and we would be happy to provide advice to you if this is a concern.
Most manufacturers’ guarantees would be invalid if new underlay is not used.
Yes, you can.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hardwood Flooring
- There are many species, colors, and stains to choose from
- Hardwoods are also made in many different widths
- Adds value to your home
- Wide boards can be susceptible to moisture, causing excessive expansion and contraction
- Hardwoods can scratch and dent
- Requires periodic refinishing
Carpet Flooring
- Soft, quiet, warm and available in many colors and styles
- Usually costs less than hard surface floors
- An increasing number of Carpets are made from recyclables and or can be recycled
- Carpets can have a shorter life span than most hard surface floors
- Sometimes more difficult to clean than hard surface floors
Tile Flooring
- Available in many styles, shapes, colors and sizes
- Extremely durable and easily cleaned
- Long lasting and adds value to your home
- Tile is heavy which requires a solid subsurface
- Is the most expensive to install of all flooring
- Tile is hard and cold on bare feet
Laminate (Faux) Flooring
- Available in a wide variety of colors and designs
- Extremely durable and less susceptible to moisture than Hardwood
- Usually less expensive than Hardwood or Tile
- Can float over most existing floors
- Laminate is a faux floor and does not increase the home’s value