Guides & advice
Which floor suits a bathroom? Glue-down vinyl from €23/m², click SPC from €32/m², Navylam bathroom parquet from €105/m², tiles for the shower. Comparison and tips...
Bathroom parquet: Design Parquet Navylam and Navylam+ in teak, acacia, doussie, iroko and wenge. Formats, prices from €105/m², installation and 10-year warranty...
How to oil parquet: sanding, application, coats and drying times. LOBA ImpactOil and HardwaxOil coverage per m², aftercare and prices...
How to lacquer parquet: sanding, filling, primer, two coats and drying times. LOBA lacquer coverage per m², which lacquer to choose, prices...
MS polymer or polyurethane parquet adhesive: differences and which to use for engineered boards, solid wood and mosaic. WAKOL comparison with prices...
How much adhesive per m²: WAKOL MS, PU and dispersion adhesive coverage for parquet and vinyl, packs for 20–30 m², trowel choice. With prices...
Oak parquet and engineered oak flooring in Vilnius: how grading, lacquer vs oil and plank vs herringbone affect the price. Prices and samples at Openini...
What vinyl flooring owners actually report: the 4 most common problems, when they are justified and how to avoid them when choosing a floor. Warranty, use classes, tips...
How to clad concrete stairs with wood flooring: materials, BOEN stair nosings, adhesive and a worked example for a 14-tread staircase...
EU-made vinyl flooring prices: glue-down LVT from €23/m², SPC from €30/m², installation from €10/m² + VAT. 20 and 50 m² estimates, prices by brand...
Forbo Marmoleum Click – 9.8 mm natural linoleum panels with a click system. 23 colours and easy glue-free installation. Price on request...
How vinyl flooring is installed: glue-down and Click methods, subfloor requirements, acclimatisation, expansion gaps and installation from EUR 12/m2. A practical guide...
How vinyl flooring differs from laminate: water resistance, noise, underfloor heating, price from €30/m². Comparison table and advice by room type...
What is the difference between English and French herringbone, how much does it cost (from €45/m²), which format should you choose, and what does the subfloor require? Comparison and prices...
What is the difference between Class 32, 33 and 34 vinyl flooring, what does Class 42 mean, and how can you avoid overpaying? Comparison table, prices and recommendations by room type...
Marmoleum for schools: classes 23/34/43, fire class Cfl-s1, TVOC ≤ 0.01 mg/m³, R9, HN 21:2017 requirements. Specification figures and documents for public procurement...
How to choose flooring for a kindergarten: TVOC ≤ 0.01 mg/m³, no PVC or phthalates, R9, classes 23/34/43, HN 75:2016 requirements. Six questions for your supplier and a document checklist...
What Marmoleum is made of, what Blue Angel, EPD and other eco-labels mean, and why this floor suits kids rooms and schools. Facts, no slogans...
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? We compare core construction, stability, feel and prices from 30 €/m². Moduleo, Arbiton and Lalegno collections at the Openini showroom in Vilnius...
Engineered wood flooring prices in Vilnius: herringbone from €45/m², BOEN from €28/m², installation from €15/m² + VAT. Estimates for 50, 80 and 120 m²...
Parquet or vinyl flooring? We compare price, water resistance, underfloor heating compatibility and lifespan. Openini showroom in Vilnius...
Studio Moods: 4 stock tile shapes, 15 ready-made patterns, 70 colour combinations and bespoke design from 75 m². Red Dot 2021. 55 €/m² incl. VAT. Openini, Vilnius...
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...
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 offices, hotels and commercial interiors. Class 33, acoustic comfort, easy maintenance and 15-year warranty...
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...
Moduleo Moods 2025: 4 shapes, 15 patterns, 70 colour combinations, 12 designs. Sizes, packaging, technical data and price 55 €/m². Openini, Vilnius...
Our experts have prepared guidelines for choosing, installing and maintaining wooden floors on a heated subfloor...
Marmoleum is Forbo natural linoleum: 97% natural raw materials, 25-year warranty, suitable for schools and offices. Properties, formats, prices. Delivery across the EU from Vilnius...
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 is a PVC-based covering with no wood in it: 100% waterproof and suitable for underfloor heating. Structure, LVT vs SPC, pros and cons...
Infographic: the main BOEN wood flooring formats. Each parquet colour is available in several formats...
How to prepare a subfloor for parquet: flatness, moisture, strength and room climate – what to check before installing engineered wood flooring...
Have you decided to install secret door? We've prepared information to help you understand the ordering and installation steps...
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...
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...
Four steps to choosing a parquet floor: colour, format, finish and construction. Our guide explains how to choose engineered wood flooring and answers the most common questions...
Pros and cons of floating and glue-down installation of engineered wood flooring: cost, sound, sanding, repairs. Which method to choose...
Rules of use, the right cleaning products and care methods for parquet: indoor climate, everyday cleaning, regular refreshing and intensive cleaning with Loba LobaCare...