Welcome to Horizontal Matters

Safety Flooring

Safety flooring is engineered to be slip-resistant and allow safe movement in high-traffic areas. It’s typically only for commercial spaces, where there tend to be more people moving around. You may also hear safety flooring referred to as non-slip flooring, for its slip-resistant properties. Safety flooring is a must in spaces such as busy commercial kitchens, hospitals, or environments that get wet easily and often. Safety flooring is also easy to clean and anti-bacterial, making it ideal for nurseries, schools and universities, toilets, and care homes. For safety flooring to effectively do its job, you need proper flooring fitters to install it.

Over 30 Years Experience

We’ve been in the flooring business for over 30 years, helping residents of Walthamstow and North London find the perfect flooring for their homes and businesses. With our expertise, we’re one of the leading flooring companies in North London.

Safety Flooring Fitting Services

We provide the highest-quality brands in safety flooring in Walthamstow, and our flooring professionals are expert safety flooring fitters. Having your non-slip safety flooring fitted properly is vital – improper installation could lead to accidents. As safety flooring should be safe, you don’t want to take the risk of fitting it yourself and not doing it correctly. Not only does proper fitting ensure the effectiveness of your new safety flooring but it also enhances the appearance. Although non-slip flooring is primarily utilitarian, you still want it to look exceptional in your commercial or domestic space.

You can take a look through more of our work in our project gallery

Safety Flooring Showroom

You can view all the safety flooring brands and styles we offer by visiting our North London showroom, in Walthamstow. We have a wide range of flooring available so you’re sure to find the best product to suit your needs. We can let you know which flooring brands will work best for your space, or help you choose a different type of flooring if safety flooring isn’t exactly what you need.

Showroom 4

Altro Flooring

Altro produces durable, vinyl flooring for use in both commercial spaces and at home.

Laminate Flooring

We stock the best brands in laminate flooring, giving your home the classic appearance of wood floors but without all the maintenance.

Luxury Vinyl Flooring

If you want durable, waterproof flooring that looks like stone or wood for half the price, then we invite you to browse our luxury vinyl flooring options.

Safety Flooring

Some industrial and commercial spaces require durable, slip-resistant flooring that withstands lots of wear and tear. We have a wide range of safety flooring that can suit your style.

Wood Flooring

Wood is the perfect flooring option for a warm feeling underfoot, plus it puts in a magnificent appearance. Our wood flooring is available in several species, colours, and cuts.

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.

Most manufacturers’ guarantees would be invalid if new underlay is not used.

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.

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.

Carpets

‘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.

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.

What our clients say...

Matthew, Chingford

Outstanding five star service! Jenny and Stuart were really attentive to our needs and they quickly provided us with options that would ensure beautiful house would look amazing once again with the appropriate choice of flooring. The advice was professional, the fitting and timeliness of the work was the exceptional. Five star service from a local family  company, fitting flooring ...

Simon Miller

Horizontal Matters is led by Stuart Gaylor, an experienced floor specialist. I have known Stuart for what must be 10 years. He will offer you a great choice in flooring, a very good fitting service, all with grace. My practice has recommended Stuart and his team for years, and will keep doing so. If you are thinking of a new ...

K & S

I would like to say a massive thank you to you both for our new floor and Marvin who was very good at what he did. He is without doubt a massive credit to your company. Me and my wife are thrilled with our new flooring and everyone who has come to our house has complimented on how good it ...

Ms TL

Working with Horizontal Matters has been a true pleasure from start to finish – I mean it when I say that you’ve been my absolute favourite vendors that we’ve dealt with over the 8 years of living in this house. I will recommend you to everyone!

Neil Freeman

Stuart and Jenny fitted hallway, stairs and landings carpet. Could not be more pleased with the result. They are also extremely pleasant and professional people to deal with. Highly recommended.

Raphael Phillips

I have used Horizontal Matters on a number of occasions. Stuart and his team are fantastic. Very reasonably priced for the high-quality service and products that we received. I would have no hesitation in recommending them. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

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