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qsand
qsand
17 June 2014

Arrgh - can't decide! Solid prefinished timber or bamboo

Arrgh - can't decide! Solid prefinished timber or bamboo

P.S. Prefinished planks don't need to be acclimatized. Just raw ones. If they are prefinished, they are sealed! There moisture content is already low and sealed. It…

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qsand
Jun 17, 2014 4:35 pm
qsand
fabstitches
fabstitches
12 June 2014

Ugly slate floor: What to do? Timber Laminate, options?

Ugly slate floor: What to do? Timber Laminate, options?

Just wanted to check with you Cerian.. I have a 54m2 area covered with Slate and I was thinking of the same idea of covering it with laminate. Was just wondering whether…

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fabstitches
Jun 12, 2014 2:31 pm
JB1
JB1
5 June 2014

Help with freshly stained stairs

Help with freshly stained stairs

Sand back slightly and recoat.

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JB1
Jun 05, 2014 11:33 pm
MR2
MR2
1 June 2014

Painting Garage floor to stop spills absorbing

Painting Garage floor to stop spills absorbing

yes, we bought the Hymark kit for $200, has worked a treat, on a 6mx7m garage I…

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MR2
Jun 01, 2014 9:11 am
MR2
deluxes
deluxes
12 May 2014

Quickstep Colonial Laminate Spotted Gum

Quickstep Colonial Laminate Spotted Gum

We had laminate in a previous kitchen, it was fine. Don't flood the floors, but a minor spill (cleaned up straight away) was fine. I did hear that after the property was…

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deluxes
May 12, 2014 4:02 pm
deluxes
Danette
Danette
9 May 2014

Cyress Pine Flooring - Clear or Stained Finish

Cyress Pine Flooring - Clear or Stained Finish

Thanks so much Treeseachanger & Namtrak, I'd love to get a darker timber, a hardwood floor but just can't afford it :( I'll have a chat with our builder and see who he…

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Danette
May 09, 2014 10:18 am
Danette
Lex
Lex
6 May 2014

Show me your Tallowwood Floor

Show me your Tallowwood Floor

Have a look here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25104&start=240 Be aware that usually tallowwood will have some other timber type in the mix (a smaller proportion), I can't…

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Lex
May 06, 2014 9:49 am
Lex
ashilleong
ashilleong
15 April 2014

Timber flooring - bamboo, engineered or solid?

Timber flooring - bamboo, engineered or solid?

Bamboo can get wet- just don't let it soak in. We are putting bamboo through out the house, even in the kitchen (open plan house, would look absurd otherwise). We got a…

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ashilleong
Apr 15, 2014 12:30 pm
ashilleong
joyfulbuilder
joyfulbuilder
10 April 2014

merbau quick step flooring

merbau quick step flooring

I'd like to know too.

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joyfulbuilder
Apr 10, 2014 10:01 pm
CC101
CC101
5 April 2014

timber look tiles

timber look tiles

they look beautiful

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CC101
Apr 05, 2014 9:03 pm
Mikeann
Mikeann
26 March 2014

Staining Maple Stairs

Staining Maple Stairs

Thanks Pheonix. Those stairs look really nice, but the stain would be too dark for us, especially when we are staining the risers as well. The stairs in the photo have…

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Mikeann
Mar 26, 2014 3:17 pm
itsfortony
itsfortony
14 March 2014

Belle bamboo

Belle bamboo

Hi violetvixxen137, Did you end up getting the bamboo ?

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itsfortony
Mar 14, 2014 5:54 pm
ARA
ARA
27 February 2014

Electric underfloor heating and timber floor - suppliers?

Electric underfloor heating and timber floor - suppliers?

Glad to be of some help, Sari but don't think you are the only one pining for being able to walk inside, throw lots of layers off and then walk around in little clothing. …

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ARA
Feb 27, 2014 3:33 pm
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kylie40
Feb 27, 2014 2:13 pm
kylie40
Just Floor It
Just Floor It
25 February 2014

New carpet wrinkling?

New carpet wrinkling?

awesome advice given here guys. sounds like it wasn't powerstretched correctly the first and second time. the manufacturer can void warranties if not installed to…

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Just Floor It
Feb 25, 2014 12:29 pm
Just Floor It
ericchen
ericchen
16 February 2014

How to match tiles

How to match tiles

You could take the photo into tile stores, they may be able to help. Alternatively, would you consider vinyl or laminate flooring? I think if…

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ericchen
Feb 16, 2014 7:32 pm
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
6 February 2014

remove and lay new flooring or lay new flooring over old

remove and lay new flooring or lay new flooring over old

Tile removal ranges from $20 all the way up to $38.50, depending on who you use. There are many varying degrees of professionalism and varying outcomes (ie if you pay more…

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HN Flooring Team
Feb 06, 2014 10:14 pm
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
6 February 2014

Advice re replacing slate floor with porcelain or carpet

Advice re replacing slate floor with porcelain or carpet

Removing the old will cost between $4400 and $7700, depending on who does it (that's the least expensive and most expensive we have heard of .... The two extremes if you…

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HN Flooring Team
Feb 06, 2014 10:06 pm
HN Flooring Team
David_Baker
David_Baker
1 February 2014

What floor tile colour goes well with Red cedar wall panels

What floor tile colour goes well with Red cedar wall panels

In my opinion grey beige is definitely the right choice! Or at least that's what I've used two years ago in my previous house. Unfortunately don't keep any pictures for…

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David_Baker
Feb 01, 2014 1:07 am
David_Baker
kid81
kid81
28 January 2014

Looking for specific floor tiles, please help!

Looking for specific floor tiles, please help!

could be johnson tiles. look like 600x100mm or 600x150mm Check out their mode range here http://www.johnson-tiles.com/catalog/range/mode/ the colour could be coal. I…

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kid81
Jan 28, 2014 11:29 am
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
24 January 2014

Pre-Finished solid timber V's un-Finished solid timber

Pre-Finished solid timber V's un-Finished solid timber

Hi, we had solid timber on battens previously. Now we are going for engineered click style. It's a real hassle moving furniture etc when the re-polish comes due. The…

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Treeseachanger
Jan 24, 2014 8:52 am
Munaz
Munaz
2 January 2014

Dirty Expansion Joints

Dirty Expansion Joints

The expansion joints are attracting all the dirt that surrounds them. The tiles and grout look clean but the joints are sticky and discolored.

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Munaz
Jan 02, 2014 9:47 pm
yvonneh
yvonneh
2 January 2014

Rustic timber look flooring

Rustic timber look flooring

@AltonaMan I think there are a few people on this forum who have used Parador (which is why I have heard of them) I have now looked at the Harvey Norman range and like a…

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yvonneh
Jan 02, 2014 9:45 am
Stiggles
Stiggles
9 December 2013

Sandstone Tiling

Sandstone Tiling

Hey guys, I just looked at some sandstone tilings from rockmark http://www.rockmark.com.au/sandstone-pavers-range Are they any good? has anybody used their products…

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Stiggles
Dec 09, 2013 2:22 pm
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
28 November 2013

Bamboo... and hyperactive poodles... and little children

Bamboo... and hyperactive poodles... and little children

I think the title says it all. Can anyone shed any light on how bamboo holds up when you throw children and pets into the mix? Is it a recipe…

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HN Flooring Team
Nov 28, 2013 7:39 pm
HN Flooring Team
pattycake4
pattycake4
20 November 2013

Karndean loose lay vinyl pricing

Karndean loose lay vinyl pricing

l think demand has pushed the price up.

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pattycake4
Nov 20, 2013 7:02 pm
deluxes
deluxes
15 November 2013

recommend us a Timber floor or Bamboo

recommend us a Timber floor or Bamboo

ARC Bamboo is fantastic... My dad has just done his first level with it. 14mm thick, strand woven and great quality. He did use a champagne colour, but there were a lot of…

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deluxes
Nov 15, 2013 9:52 am
deluxes
ashilleong
ashilleong
10 November 2013

Our expanding bamboo floor

Our expanding bamboo floor

Unfortunately there are still people on here telling people there's no need for spacers... I've seen this a couple of times. Thank you for posting, hopefully this will…

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ashilleong
Nov 10, 2013 1:57 pm
ashilleong
RichA
RichA
22 October 2013

Tiling question, what to do with this gap?

Tiling question, what to do with this gap?

Hi. I'm diy tiling my brick stairs atm. There is a 1cm gap between the two brick walls...see pic. What should i do here...use a tile edge to cover gap or put mortar or…

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RichA
Oct 22, 2013 8:54 am
adrianb18
adrianb18
17 October 2013

Carpet colours. Our sample doesn't match what was laid

Carpet colours. Our sample doesn't match what was laid

Michelle - or anyone else with advice on this conundrum ... We selected our new wool carpet based on taking a sample home from the retailer and viewing it in the rooms…

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adrianb18
Oct 17, 2013 10:33 am
FCS
FCS
13 October 2013

Tile skirting?

Tile skirting?

Tile skirtings will be more durable than wood and wont be prone to water damage.

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FCS
Oct 13, 2013 7:29 am
FCS
Belter
Belter
27 September 2013

** GERFLOR **

** GERFLOR **

Hi guys :wink: Just wanted to hear if anyone is using GERFLOR Loose-lay Vinyl Planks in their house? If yes, what colour have you gone for? How are…

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Belter
Sep 27, 2013 7:16 pm
Belter
Belter
Belter
26 September 2013

** Another Timber Floor Question (Vinyl) **

** Another Timber Floor Question (Vinyl) **

Hi guys, We are new to the Forum (have just posted in the introductions section). We are building in North Kellyville with Clarendon (we think ::wink::

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Belter
Sep 26, 2013 2:30 pm
Belter
captain
captain
25 September 2013

Floorboards online?

Floorboards online?

My family used Floorboards Online with our recent renovations. They got the bamboo floorboards, http://www.floorboardsonline.com.au/bam ... amboo.html , in a nice coffee…

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captain
Sep 25, 2013 4:03 pm
Southies
Southies
15 September 2013

Kitchen Runner

Kitchen Runner

Hi all, anyone know where I can get a washable kitchen mat that's about 1500mm long and looks good. Generally, they are way too small to accomodate the length of my bench.

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Southies
Sep 15, 2013 12:20 pm
Southies
meowsy
meowsy
7 September 2013

tip...

tip...

Michelle, the bricks are going to start on Tuesday. It's looking great so far :)

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meowsy
Sep 07, 2013 1:20 pm
meowsy
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Jasgirl
Aug 31, 2013 6:01 pm
ColbyCo
ColbyCo
27 August 2013

(AC) Wear rating on Allure Aspen or Laneway Vinyl planks ?

(AC) Wear rating on Allure Aspen or Laneway Vinyl planks ?

Hi May I ask where to get the Laneway vinyl plank besides Carpet Court? Ta. Colby

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ColbyCo
Aug 27, 2013 3:34 am
Pannacotta
Pannacotta
23 August 2013

Tiling- Which is a better idea?

Tiling- Which is a better idea?

We are having semi polished porcelain tiles in our en-suite and family bathroom. Will still look elegant but you don't have to worry about the slipperiness issue. However,…

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Pannacotta
Aug 23, 2013 9:15 pm
newbie18
newbie18
23 August 2013

handyman

handyman

Hi Newbie18 I got my builder to remove the carpet from my renovation project last year and I wish I had done it myself. Carpet is pretty easy to lift - there are Youtube…

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newbie18
Aug 23, 2013 2:22 pm
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
20 August 2013

timber flooring - help!

timber flooring - help!

Kempas is an asian species of timber and is rather soft in terms of its hardness rating. We used to sell asian species such as Kempas but found the sourcing and…

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HN Flooring Team
Aug 20, 2013 1:52 pm
HN Flooring Team
Sydney47
Sydney47
6 August 2013

Re-tiling Balcony / Terrace

Re-tiling Balcony / Terrace

Hi, We got a builder in the end. It cost $16k, plus the tiles. Unfortunately the builder we did get had too many jobs on and ours dragged on and took close to 6 months…

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Sydney47
Aug 06, 2013 8:52 pm
JB1
JB1
20 July 2013

Is ceramic tiles still an ok option?

Is ceramic tiles still an ok option?

Porcelain for sure. Ceramic tiles for feature tiles are ok, but general floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles are much better looking and harder wearing. Don't discount…

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JB1
Jul 20, 2013 11:38 pm
3Anne3
3Anne3
6 July 2013

HOw do i know if a carpet is going to be any good? what spec

HOw do i know if a carpet is going to be any good? what spec

Remember to ask about "Permanent Pile Reversal" This affects cut pile carpet, with no explanation. Looks absolutely terrible and is not covered under the carpet…

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3Anne3
Jul 06, 2013 7:08 pm
red brick
red brick
6 July 2013

Solid timber showrooms Sydney for blackbutt?

Solid timber showrooms Sydney for blackbutt?

Hi guys. We are really interested in solid timber prefinshed blackbutt but can't find a decent amount on display in Sydney. Ay suggestions? The builders preferred is the…

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red brick
Jul 06, 2013 10:26 am
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
20 June 2013

Engineered hardwood flooring installation quotes

Engineered hardwood flooring installation quotes

It depends on the method of installation but if they are just being floated as normal, you could say the price is somewhere between 2 to 3 times market rates. Between $20…

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HN Flooring Team
Jun 20, 2013 8:41 pm
HN Flooring Team
mimi23
mimi23
5 June 2013

Wood look tile dilema

Wood look tile dilema

Your welcome :D

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mimi23
Jun 05, 2013 1:20 am
mimi23
hfwangoz
hfwangoz
12 May 2013

About Jarrah timber floor

About Jarrah timber floor

Today we went to a shop to have a look at Jarrah, $60/sm for the pre-finished ones, but we have to install for both 85mm and 90mm wide ones, and the 90mm is longer. It is…

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hfwangoz
May 12, 2013 8:35 pm
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bdn
Apr 28, 2013 2:54 pm

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