Guides & advice

Ampel carpet tiles: collections, prices and office applications

Ampel 50×50 cm carpet tiles for offices: Omega from €19/m², Cortez in recycled Econyl at €29/m², acoustic Earth at €35/m². Comparison, FAQ and samples at the Openini showroom in Vilnius...

LVT or SPC: what is the difference?

LVT or SPC? We compare core construction, stability, feel and prices from 25 €/m². Moduleo, Arbiton and Lalegno collections at the Openini showroom in Vilnius...

How much does parquet cost in Vilnius?

Engineered wood flooring prices in Vilnius: herringbone from 45 €/m², BOEN from 54 €/m². Sample estimates for 50, 80 and 120 m². Receive an estimate within 24 hours...

Parquet or vinyl flooring: which to choose?

Parquet or vinyl flooring? We compare price, water resistance, underfloor heating compatibility and lifespan. Openini showroom in Vilnius...

Studio Moods – LVT flooring collection

Studio Moods lets you play it your way by combining shapes, patterns and colours to create a completely exclusive floor, fully personalised for your project. Go for absolute freedom and choose the bespoke creation or go for the QuickShip program and choos..

How to repair damage to engineered wood flooring

The beauty of a natural wood floor is that it can be repaired in place instead of replacing the whole floor. Video guides from BOEN and Coswick: repairing scratches on oiled and lacquered boards and replacing a single board...

Forbo Flotex: a unique textile floor covering

Flotex is a technologically advanced textile floor covering combining the advantages of vinyl and carpet. How and from what it is made, its properties and advantages, interiors and completed projects...

Dickson woven vinyl flooring for projects

Dickson woven vinyl flooring for offices, hotels and commercial interiors. Class 33, acoustic comfort, easy maintenance and 15-year warranty...

Engineered wood flooring finishes

Infographic: gradings of Boen parquet and hardwood flooring. The overall look of the floor depends on the grading of the top wood layer of the hardwood flooring. Here, all the gradings of each manufacturer are presented graphically...

Hardwood Flooring Grading

Infographic: gradings of Boen parquet and hardwood flooring. The overall look of the floor depends on the grading of the top wood layer of the hardwood flooring. Here, all the grading systems of each manufacturer are presented graphically...

Which floor covering to choose when you have a pet

Pros and cons of engineered wood, vinyl, tiles and laminate for homes with pets: durability, care, warmth, slip resistance and acoustic comfort, with a comparison table...

Parquet flooring and underfloor heating. Rules of compatibility

Our experts have prepared guidelines for choosing, installing and maintaining wooden floors on a heated subfloor...

What is marmoleum?

Marmoleum is a natural linoleum from Forbo, a durable flooring for interior use. Marmoleum is made of 97% natural components. Learn about its properties, see photos of Marmoleum in the interior...

Preparing the subfloor for flooring: stages of the work

A step-by-step guide to preparing the subfloor for engineered wood or vinyl flooring: sanding, vacuuming, priming, perimeter strip and levelling compound...

Vinyl flooring – what is it?

What is vinyl flooring? Structure, types, features, advantages and disadvantages of vinyl flooring. Methods of installation and peculiarities of operation...

Parquet Plank Formats

Infographics: topical Boen wood flooring formats. Each color of the parquet can be executed in multiple formats...

Installation of doors with invisible frame

Have you decided to install secret door? We've prepared information to help you understand the ordering and installation steps...

Choosing a sports floor

A solid, good-looking floor is the heart of any place for sport and recreation. BOEN Sport resilient flooring: Actiflex, Boflex, Arenaflex, Elastflex and Singleflex, certified to EN 14904...

Oil or lacquer for wood flooring: which is better?

Oiled vs lacquered wood flooring: comparison table, renewal intervals, local repair options and FAQ. See oiled and lacquered samples at the Openini showroom in Vilnius...

How to choose a parquet floor? 4 steps

4 consecutive steps to choose a parquet floor: color, format, coating, construction. Our instruction will help you not only to understand how to choose a hardwood flooring, but will also answer the most common questions...

Caring for parquet and engineered wood floors

Rules of use, the right cleaning products and care methods for parquet: indoor climate, everyday cleaning, regular refreshing and intensive cleaning with Loba LobaCare...