The articles on this blog are written by the Payresa team, a family business from Malaga that has been selling and installing parquet, floorboards and flooring since 1976. We write about what we see on site every day: more than 10,000 projects completed, from private homes to housing developments, hospitals and hotels on the Costa del Sol.
- Experience: 50 years in the trade (since 1976)
- Specialty: Installation of parquet, floorboards and flooring; vinyl, laminate and outdoor flooring; ceilings, plasterboard and wall coverings.
- Company: Payresa (Payrepar S.L.), C/ Tucídides, 44, Málaga
Articles by our team
- Interior doors by style: modern, classic, industrial, minimalist (4 June 2026)
- Wood flooring trends: colours, finishes and styles in vogue (11 March 2026)
- Vinyl or laminate flooring for kitchens: which to choose? (3 February 2026)
- How to tell if it is time to renew your parquet (5 January 2026)
- How to remove damp from a wooden wardrobe: 5 techniques (2 December 2025)
- Replace flooring without building work: 8 alternatives (2 October 2025)
- Can you change the colour of parquet? All you need to know (3 September 2025)
- Sliding or hinged doors: which is the best option? (4 August 2025)
- Why does parquet creak in summer? (3 July 2025)
- How to choose the best flooring for shops (2 June 2025)
- Laminate flooring laying patterns: the complete guide (6 May 2025)
- What is the best flooring for a damp house? (12 March 2025)
- How to choose the best floorboards for your home: practical guide (10 February 2025)
- Lifting parquet: what to do and how to fix it (9 January 2025)
- How Long Does It Take to Replace the Floors in a House? (9 January 2025)
- Alternatives to Parquet Sanding: Repair Parquet Without Sanding (11 December 2024)
- Flooring for Small Flats: Make the Most of Your Space in Style (7 November 2024)
- Flooring for Bars and Cafes: Durable, Easy-to-Clean Options (6 November 2024)
- What Is the Best Flooring for an Old House? (22 October 2024)
- Calculate floor square metres: m² and box calculator (22 October 2024)
- Transform Your Outdoor Space with Ipe Wood: Trends and Designs (11 September 2024)
- How to Choose the Best Floating Floor for Underfloor Heating (11 September 2024)
- Best Types of Wood-Effect Flooring to Transform Your Home (13 August 2024)
- Best Outdoor Flooring for Your Terrace or Garden: How to Choose (13 August 2024)
- Parquet Sanding Cost: Recommendations and Tips (23 July 2024)
- Floors That Hide Dirt: Colours, Finishes and Materials (23 July 2024)
- What Is the Best Underlay for Laminate Flooring? Types and Choice (23 July 2024)
- What Is the Best Flooring for a Home with Dogs? (23 July 2024)
- Herringbone Flooring: Designs to Transform Your Home (22 July 2024)
- Complete Guide: How to Clean and Care for Your Vinyl Flooring (23 May 2024)
- How Much Does a Floating Floor Cost in a 90m2 Flat in Malaga? (23 May 2024)
- What Is the Best Type of Flooring for a Kitchen? (20 May 2024)
- AC4 or AC5: What It Means and Which Laminate Flooring to Choose (15 May 2024)
- Which Type of Wood to Use for Cladding an Old Staircase (13 February 2024)
- 10 Essential Rustic Flooring Ideas for Your Country House (13 February 2024)
- How to Clean Laminate Flooring Effectively Without Damage (13 February 2024)
- The 10 Best Types of Flooring for a Modern House: Full Comparison (13 February 2024)
- What Is the Best Parquet Colour for Your Space? Finding Harmony (13 February 2024)
- What is the best flooring for a home garage (13 February 2024)
- Tips for Fitting Parquet on Stairs (25 January 2024)
- How to repair scratched or worn parquet and remove scratches (25 January 2024)
- How to clean parquet (and look after it so it lasts) (12 June 2023)
- Best cleaner for floating floors: a professional guide (12 June 2023)
- How to lay a floating floor step by step: fitting guide (3 April 2023)
- Which laminate flooring colour to choose for your home (1 February 2023)
- Types of wood laminate flooring: what is available (4 January 2023)
- Parquet vs floating floor: differences and which is better (24 October 2022)
- How to fix a creaking floating floor: causes and solutions (27 September 2022)
- Which direction to lay a floating floor (and how to decide) (26 July 2022)
- Laminate or Vinyl Flooring? Differences, Price & Which to Choose (10 March 2022)
- How to Lay Artificial Grass on Concrete (25 February 2022)
- How to Install Wall Panelling Step by Step (21 December 2021)
- How to Soundproof a Room (14 October 2021)
- Plasterboard ceiling: how to install it and which board to use (27 September 2021)
- How to Repair a Wet or Water-Lifted Floating Floor (9 August 2021)
- How to Install Vinyl Flooring (26 July 2021)
- How to Install Plasterboard on Walls: Lining or Partition (11 June 2021)
- How to Lay Artificial Grass on a Terrace (14 May 2021)
- How to Lay a Floating Floor Over Tiles (26 March 2021)
- How to apply vinyl to a wall without bubbles, step by step (25 February 2021)
- Are Parquet and Underfloor Heating Compatible? (11 January 2018)
- Types of Wooden Doors (5 November 2017)
- What Are the Characteristics of Floating Parquet? (9 June 2017)