IDEAS & ADVICE

When planning projects in your home, it's always wise to do some research into new products which make the job easier, look better and save time!

Valchromat is one of these products. A specialist mdf board that comes in a multitude of colours and is extremely hardwearing and waterproof!

Solid Wood has always been a term that has represented quality. However in a world that has increasing issues on the environmental impact of logging and timber use, there has been a shift to the greater use of engineered products. But this is not the only benefit of engineered wood, there are also many functional benefits.

Confused by MDF? What is it? What can it be used for? MDF has come a long way over the last few years and there are a multitude of varieties available to suit all kinds of projects, both inside and out. Read on for further information on the ranges available.

One of the biggest choices our customers have to make when embarking on a DIY project is whether to purchase pre-finished or un-finished products. Most timber products such as doors, flooring, mouldings and cladding are now available pre-finished, so it’s worth considering the pros and cons of the product when planning your job.

Don't know where to start with choosing your worktops? With the range of worktop materials, styles and colours now available it’s hard to know where to start when choosing your new worktop. Here, we’ll give you the run down on the pros and cons of solid wood and laminate worktops.

Why buy a standard shed, when you can make a shed to your own specifications with materials supplied by Atlantic Timber.

It's not all work and no play at Atlantic Timber. As proud sponsors of Manchester Storm Ice Hockey Club our Managing Director, Martin Buckle, paid them a visit recently for a tour of the rink and the facilities

With the clocks going back, and the cold nights drawing in, now is the time to prepare your home for winter.

With so many types of decking available on the market, Atlantic Timber take a look at the pros and cons, to enable you to make an informed decision on which is best for your garden.

Thinking of sprucing up your garden this summer? Add a warm inviting feel to your garden with timber decking, fences and gates and other timber accessories to give your garden the "WoW" factor this summer.

Planning a space saving kitchen? Read our top tips on how to achieve a professional look.

A natural timber floor is a warm and welcoming addition to any home. But which to choose? A solid or an engineered wood floor? Here we list the pros of both engineered and solid wood flooring - hopefully this will help you in the decision making process but either way you'll have an amazing wooden floor that will last for years to come.

Customers wanting information on decking is one of the more popular topics the team at Atlantic timber deal with, particularly during the Summer season, so we thought we'd give you an insight on how to measure up for your decking project.

There’s a multitude of options when it comes to wood flooring, so how do you choose the one that’s right for your home and lifestyle?

We're proud to announce another year of association with Sale Sharks Rugby Club. We've taken steps to strengthen our bond with the club this season and are proud to be associated with a successful local team. Sharks will be aiming for another strong season in the Aviva Premiership this year with their sights firmly fixed on a top four finish.

As part of our partnership we will be sponsoring and supporting Jonathan Mills for the season.

We will be offering special discounts to Sharks seasons ticket holders throughout the season, watch this space!