A perfect blend of luxury, individuality & durability

A real wood floor adds natural warmth and charm to any room within your home. Real wood flooring provides timeless appeal that never falls out of fashion, and will always create a first impression that will last.

The inherent individuality of a wood floor comes from the natural variation of the material. No two pieces of flooring are the same – in essence every wood floor we install is unique. If you are looking for a beautiful floor that is completely yours – wood flooring is the natural choice.

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Woodpecker Flooring. Design Panels Sandringham Royal Oak Engineered

Hardwood Flooring vs LVT

The key differences between Hardwood Flooring & LVT.

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Benefits of Hardwood Flooring
  • Hardwood flooring is unmistakably beautiful. Whilst other flooring can come close, nothing can replace the real thing for authenticity.
  • Hardwood floor in many, many colours and styles.
  • When laid correctly Hardwood flooring is durable and stable. Planks are supplied with protective coating that helps maintain the surface finish and shine, helping prolong it’s appearance.
  • Hardwood flooring is surprisingly eco-friendly. The raw materials for our range of Hardwood flooring are harvested from certified, sustainable forests.
  • The surface of a Hardwood floor can be refinished. Providing there is enough surface available large scratches, dents and chips can be removed by resurfacing the top layer of the hardwood floor.
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Benefits of LVT Flooring
  • LVT is available in many different colors, styles, and designs, not just limited to wood and stone effect.
  • You can have a wood effect floor in a narea with moisture such as a kitchen or bathroom. Safe in the knowledge your flooring is water resistant and will not warp should it get wet.
  • LVT is a durable and easy-to-maintain floor. With minimal maintenance required LVT is a long-lasting option suitable for almost any application.
  • Our ranges of modern LVT are manufactured sustainably from recycled materials, and can be recycled after use.
  • Minimal long-term maintenance. Once laid, LVT requires no further treatment, only normal regular cleaning and sweeping.
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Woodpecker Flooring. Goodrich Ecru Oak
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Woodpecker Flooring. Berkeley Calico Oak Set

Choose from hundreds of styles & wood species available in various plank sizes and shapes to create a floor that is individual to your home.

Solid Wood, Engineered Wood, or Laminate Floor

Understanding the differences between solid wood floor, engineered wood floor and laminate flooring.

Solid Wood Floor

Each plank or tile of Solid wood flooring is manufactured from a single piece of timber. With the correct maintenance it will last decades. It can even be re-finished to bring back the original surface appearance years after installation.

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Solid Wood Floor

Engineered Wood Floor

The visible top layer of an Engineered wood floor plank/tile consists of a solid, real wood veneer. Beneath the real wood top layer is a durable base layer or layers made from less expensive materials which add rigidity whilst saving the cost compared to solid wood planks or tiles.

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Engineered Wood Floor

Laminate Floor

Laminate floor tiles and planks are made up of a composite core with a simulated natural surface on top, protected with an anti scratch surface coating. The base of the laminate has a balanced board that will not cup or bow when properly installed to help create a perfectly level and stable floor.

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Laminate Floor

Unsure which type of flooring is right for you? No problem, get in touch and we’d be happy to help.

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Woodpecker Gold Partner

Woodpecker Flooring are the market leaders in luxury real wood and laminate wood flooring. Woodpecker have entrusted Sharon Leon Carpets as a Woodpecker Gold Partner

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Sharon Leon Inverness

Extensive In-Store Display

Come visit our showroom and see our new Woodpecker Flooring display with hundreds of wood floor samples ready for you to browse.

Guaranteed Fitting

As a Woodpecker Gold Retailer we provide you with with a guarantee against the product we fit. Giving you peace of mind your new flooring is set to last.

Expert Knowledge

As a Woodpecker Gold Retailers we have an excellent understanding of what Woodpecker has to offer. Our showroom features a wide range of Woodpecker products and we offer great advice to help you find your perfect floor.

After Sales Service

We provide after sales care and advice to ensure our customers newly installed Woodpecker flooring stays looking new for as long as possible.

See our fantastic Woodpecker display in person. Pop into our showroom, or arrange a one-to-one appointment with one of our wood flooring experts.

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Guaranteed best flooring prices

At Sharon Leon we guarantee like-for-like price match across any of our flooring ranges.*

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Our Expert Fitting Service

Our team of experienced hardwood flooring fitters will make sure your new flooring is installed to the highest standard. We are renowned for our high standards, friendly service and our attention to the small details.

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Laminate Installation
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Sharon Leon Real Wood Floor Installation

Our hardwood flooring fitters are extremely talented and experienced with fitting even the most complex of Real Wood Floor installations.

Pre-Installation Inspection

Our expert fitters ensure all preliminary tests to the subfloor are carried out prior to installation, and your new real wood flooring is installed properly.

Sub Floor Surface Preparation

Real wood flooring requires expert installation. With the correct sub-floor preparation and proper fitting, your real wood floor will last longer and look better.

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Tips & FAQs

Just a few top tips and frequently asked questions about how to look after your newly installed LVT.

Only use cleaners approved for wood flooring

Try to only use cleaning fluids that are suitable for real wood flooring. Some oil-based cleaning fluids will leave streaks and when dry show a residue. Certain cleaners may actually damage the protective surface coating of the laminate. Always spray the cleaner onto the cloth or mop you are using, avoid spraying it direct on to the floor surface.

Avoid using oils or wax on new wooden flooring

Avoid using oils or waxes on a new wooden floor as a new wooden floor will be most likely be sealed with a protective coating, any oils or waxes cannot penetrate the into the material. By preventing the floor absorbing the waxes and oils, they remain on top and are likely to make the floor very slippy and dangerous.

Remove spillages on wooden floors immediately

It’s important to remove spillages on your wooden floor immediately. Allowing a liquid to sit on the wooden floor increases the chances of it penetrating into the wood and leaving a lasting stain. Mop up any spillages immediately with clean damp or dry mop.

It’s important when cleaning spillages such as juice or wine to keep any additional water to a minimum. Aim to remove the majority of the spill with a cloth before wiping clean.

How to avoid discolouration

Sunlight is the biggest culprit for the discolouration of any type of flooring. Direct sunlight over time will cause the colour of a floor to fade, to avoid this we suggest closing curtains wherever possible to shade areas of extreme sunlight.

Heat emitting appliances such as heaters can also cause discolouration. Try to avoid permanent sources of heat over your floor, and where unavoidable consider using a mat to help protect the surface.

Note: Use unbacked mats on LVT as the rubber backing can itself cause discolouration.

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Flooring for everyone

We supply all types of flooring for your home. From carpets and rugs through to real wood flooring we have something to cater for all tastes and styles.

Over 50 Years of Excellence
1963
2024

Sharon Leon carpets was originally set up in 1963 on Bridge Street, Inverness, by James Sheerin. We were one of the first flooring businesses to introduce broadloom carpeting, allowing carpets to be fitted wall-to-wall without any seams.

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Come visit us in one of our two showrooms. Our friendly staff will be on hand to help you choose the right flooring for your home.

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  • 33 Harbour Road
  • Inverness
  • IV1 1UA

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Aviemore Showroom

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  • Highland Home Centre
  • 8 Spey Valley Business Park
  • Dalfaber Industrial Estate
  • Aviemore
  • PH22 1ST

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