Real Wood Flooring

UV - Ultraviolet - a specific wavelength of light invisible to the human eye

Wood - A hard material found in trees. Used for tool making, fuel and construction.

Office - A room where people work

heavy - A concept of weight indicating an item may require some effort to lift or move

Install - A process of putting materials together to create a finished product.

Layer - Adding extra quantities of materials for extra practical benefits, e.g. warmth.

Lounge - A communal room in a house generally with sofas and a TV. A way of relaxing "lounging around"

Oak - A member of the beech tree family that has acorns growing on it.

Tongue - The muscular organ found inside the mouth used for tasting.

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.