TIMBER FLOOR INSTALLERS MELBOURNE | TIMBER FLOOR LAYERS MELBOURNE

There are a number of different types of floors that people often refer to as a “timber floor” which can become confusing. The main categories for timber flooring are Solid Timber Flooring , Engineered Timber Flooring –,Bamboo Flooring, Laminate and Vinyl Plank Flooring.

Solid flooring is solid all the way through with no engineering or gluing. Laminate flooring has no solid wood. It has a high-density base with a photographic image of a wood.

Solid timber or hardwood flooring is made out of one plank and is solid timber all the way through, with no engineering or gluing, whereas engineered Timber flooring can be installed anywhere in a house except for bathrooms, laundry rooms or other rooms where water is an issue. Water can cause expansion and contraction of timber floors. When you have pets you can install timber flooring need to be more concerned. Be aware that timber floors are not really built to withstand the wear and tear pets may cause. Pets with claws can scratch the timber floor. If they urinate on the floor, the chemicals in the urine can permanently discolour the floor. To remove the damage caused by pets, the floor must be sanded and refinished.

Hardwood floors are tough and long lasting decades and easy to clean. They have the beauty of natural materials with natural colour variations and patterns.

Most of hardwood floors will fade away over time. It is mainly due to the sunlight so it’s a wise idea to use rugs on direct sunlight arrears and to use blinds or curtains to redirect the sunlight.

Yes but if you spill any liquids need to clean immediately as they can cause the flooring to cap or stain. It is not recommended to lay hardwood flooring in bathrooms or laundries because of water spillage.

Wood is a natural product, therefore no two boards will be the same. But this is what makes hardwood floors so attractive. The appearances of each board are determined by the growing environment of the trees the wood comes from.

Placing mats at doorways to collect dust and dirt from shoes. Also place mats in arrears of direct sunlight as long periods of direct sun will change the appearance of your floor. Place protective pads under chair legs and furniture and avoid wearing high heel shoes on the floor. To clean, use a vacuum, broom or a damp mop. Do not use wax or abrasive chemicals. Keep pets’ nails trimmed to avoid them scratching the floor.

Nowadays most hardwood timbers are pre-finished, than timber flooring available 10 or 20 years ago. Pre-finished hardwood flooring has been sanded, polished and coated in the factory. Traditional hardwood floors are raw timber. After we laid the timber boards, then the floors need sanding, polishing and coating, it costs a lot. The factory coating is also much stronger than the alternative. Most manufacturers do 7 to 9 coatings, while Australian tradesmen usually apply only three coats

All timber floors have a finish applied to protect against damage, wear, moisture and stains while enhancing the natural characteristics of the wood. Raw boards are installed in their natural state with sanding, staining and finishing all done on site, after installation. This includes the option of getting a water based finished. The finished surface requires a settling and drying period Prefinished timber flooring has its protective coating applied during manufacture, so boards arrive already sanded and finished, ready for installation. Once installed, there’s no drying time required and floors are ready to walk on.

All timber floors have a finish applied to protect against damage, wear, moisture and stains while enhancing the natural characteristics of the wood. Raw boards are installed in their natural state with sanding, staining and finishing all done on site, after installation. This includes the option of getting a water based finished. The finished surface requires a settling and drying period Prefinished timber flooring has its protective coating applied during manufacture, so boards arrive already sanded and finished, ready for installation. Once installed, there’s no drying time required and floors are ready to walk on.

It depends on timber floor products. The full price of a timber floor will generally include;

• Preparation of the sub floor so that it is suitable to install a timber floor on the timber product
• Supply & application of the moisture barrier.
• Installation of the flooring including adhesive.
• Supply and installation of the skirting or beading.
• Sanding and coating of the floor.

All types of timber floor products require all of the steps above. To get an accurate idea of the cost it is best to consult with a timber flooring professional in Melbourne. As a guide, the approximate cost you would expect to pay for different types of timber flooring products are different

It depends on timber floor products. The full price of a timber floor will generally include;

• Preparation of the sub floor so that it is suitable to install a timber floor on the timber product
• Supply & application of the moisture barrier.
• Installation of the flooring including adhesive.
• Supply and installation of the skirting or beading.
• Sanding and coating of the floor.

All types of timber floor products require all of the steps above. To get an accurate idea of the cost it is best to consult with a timber flooring professional in Melbourne. As a guide, the approximate cost you would expect to pay for different types of timber flooring products are different

It depends on timber floor products. The full price of a timber floor will generally include;

• Preparation of the sub floor so that it is suitable to install a timber floor on the timber product
• Supply & application of the moisture barrier.
• Installation of the flooring including adhesive.
• Supply and installation of the skirting or beading.
• Sanding and coating of the floor.

All types of timber floor products require all of the steps above. To get an accurate idea of the cost it is best to consult with a timber flooring professional in Melbourne. As a guide, the approximate cost you would expect to pay for different types of timber flooring products are different

In most cases your timber floor will be installed on top of a concrete slab. All quotes from our Top wood timber floors are based on the concrete slab; It is necessary to rectify the concrete prior to commencing the timber installation. This guarantees a strong bond between the concrete subfloor and the timber floor, and reduces the potential for hollow spots on the finished timber floor. Where additional work on the concrete is required it will be charged extra. The pricing for the subfloor rectification can only be confirmed once it has been assessed. When installers first visit a site they will assess the concrete subfloor and advise at that time if additional sub-floor rectification would be required. Rectification of a concrete slab will ensure that no major low or high spots remain however, it will not guarantee that the sub floor is completely level. Achieving a level slab is the responsibility of the builder of the home and this is not considered during the installation of the timber floor.

Yes- subject to the following conditions. - moisture content of less than 2/4%, to check the humidity moisture hygrometer is used, if this is not available then you can do the following check yourself. Place a clear plastic sheet firmly over the floor, you can check an area of 1 square meter, tape the ends well and create a firm seal, leave this for two days if moisture has formed underneath the plastic then the floor is too moist and a suitable moisture barrier is required. The recommended moisture barrier is a minimum of 200micron builders plastic, this is placed on the floor, allowing for the ends to go up the wall, which can be later trimmed, the overlap must be at least 300mm and be well taped, ensuring no moisture will escape onto the floor area

You can lay good quality engineered timber flooring on most surfaces, as long as they are clean, level and dry. The following are good examples: Such as old concrete, Timber board, Old timber floorboards, Old tiles, as long as they are structurally fixed and not loose.

We use different quality underlay to suit. For instance, normal grade can be used for houses and acoustic – which comes in specific ratings – for apartment units.

Yes, Underlay is used to take off the bumpiness in the subfloor; there are always slight highs & lows, on a subfloor. It will help to reduce the drumming sound or noise effect made by foot traffic. It must also be present to validate the manufactures warranty, if the direct glue-down method was applied, then it would not be necessary to use an underlayment, as the polyurethane adhesive is a pliable drying glue and will take up most areas of unevenness.

MORE EXPANSION IS BETTER THAN LESS, NEVER UNDERESTIMATE- ALWAYS ALLOW MORE

Timber like all materials expands and contracts, however, Engineered Timber, constructed on a cross-ply base, does not absorb as much moisture as a solid timber floor would, therefore is more stable in its movement, it is required that at least 10mm expansion joint is left on the perimeter of the floor, which is covered either with a Scotia or skirting (wall trim), for greater areas we suggest you use a 20mm Scotia as well. Timber also expands more in the width, rather than the length, this is why solid timber sometimes leaves evidence of grooves where they have been joined, these appear as if they have slightly cupped if you look down the length of the floor.

After all other trades have completed work on your home with the exception of painters, it’s the best time to install timber flooring. As the procedure of installing a timber floor can create dust and sometimes minor damages to plaster, it is better to have painting completed after the timber floors. Though timber flooring should not be fitted until after all other trades have completed their work to avoid unnecessary risk to damage of the floor.

Timber floors do not collect dust and allergens and are more healthier for your indoor environment than carpeting

Yes they are. All flooring continually expands and contract with the different seasons. If no allowances are made for this movement, the results can be catastrophic.