Why Buying Flooring Online Is Easier and Cheaper Than High Street Stores
Before the internet took off purchasing wood flooring was all done on the high street, which seemed very practical as you could visit a show room and pick your product. However, the world has revolutionised and it has become more practical and cost effective to purchase from online stores. This is mainly because online stores have lower overhead costs, these savings are demonstrated in the price of products as you gain the same quality of product, just without the added cost of retail. Also there is so much competition online that online flooring has become an extremely elastic product. This means that companies will all compete to have the cheapest price on the web, which leads to the overall price of flooring being lowered. Experts have recently estimated that flooring is around 70% cheaper online than high street shops.
The biggest perception about buying flooring online is that you are unable to see the floor in person. This is a worry for many because some companies are unable to display high quality images of the flooring, meaning that pictures can sometimes mislead the customer. However, nearly all major flooring companies will now offer free samples. The free sample is around 20cm in length and cut directly from packs of the specific flooring, this allows you to have a good look and also feel the texture of the exact product you are hoping to purchase.
The greatest part of buying flooring online is that you do not have to move from the comfort of your own home. You are able to compare online prices and place you order with a simple click of the mouse, whereas buying in store may take hours to compare in store prices and visit multiple stores.
Some customers may also find it difficult to transport the flooring from a showroom to their own home as their car may not be big enough. When buying flooring online you will usually get a curbside delivery from a specialist currier, meaning the floor can be right outside your house without you having the hassle of going to pick it up. Here at Luxury Flooring we offer free delivery on all orders over £499 (excluding VAT) with next day delivery available on all orders placed before 12pm.
Many online companies are now starting to offer the full package including fitting. This is a great advantage as it is always a pleasure to deal with one company as a pose to a few. However, when getting a quote on fitting wood flooring it should to be around £13-18m2 subject to the area.