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arcadelt
arcadelt
18 May 2017

Where to get these tiles?

Where to get these tiles?

Like arcadelt said, it is better to ask them Or contact SJB (http://www.sjb.com.au/projects/sepia)

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arcadelt
May 18, 2017 10:06 pm

Timber look Laminate flooring

Timber look Laminate flooring

I called our builder in advance and asked them which of their displays had the two colours of laminate installed that we were deciding on. This way we could drive…

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
May 10, 2017 6:46 am
Waldorf_Grange_Build
Berek
Berek
5 May 2017

Warm floors without underfloor heating

Warm floors without underfloor heating

As mentioned concrete will need to absorb heat from somewhere to radiate it. It has an R value of 0 so I'd say you'd have to have the heaters on for a while before they'd…

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Berek
May 05, 2017 11:01 pm
jack147
jack147
12 April 2017

Carpet cleaner Sydney - recommendations?

Carpet cleaner Sydney - recommendations?

Hello, Thanks for this useful information. I also want to sell my home and really need some service that can clean it at a reasonable price. So could you please suggest…

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jack147
Apr 12, 2017 9:14 am
Berek
Berek
4 April 2017

Flooring for bottom floor which includes kitchen and living

Flooring for bottom floor which includes kitchen and living

Same same except I have a lot longer to decide :-D The are pros and cons of each and none have all pros. Timber is more giving and forgiving but I have doubts about it in a…

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Berek
Apr 04, 2017 8:28 pm
building-expert
building-expert
20 March 2017

Subfloor moisture problem

Subfloor moisture problem

If your moisture level in timber is 17-20% it is too high, it should be 10-14%. Anything over 18% sets of conditions suitable for rot, mould and termites. All homes with…

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building-expert
Mar 20, 2017 7:10 am
building-expert
olya
olya
9 January 2017

Cleaning white carpets

Cleaning white carpets

Better try with steam cleaning-it might be rid of all the spots from your carpet, so hire http://www.fastlinecarpetcleaning.com.a ... melbourne/

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olya
Jan 09, 2017 8:59 pm
namtrak
namtrak
12 December 2016

wht timber flooring is this ??

wht timber flooring is this ??

Bit hard from the pic - but my guess is Vic Ash/Tassie Oak. Would sand up a treat - very light in colour

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namtrak
Dec 12, 2016 12:01 pm
Lee54
Lee54
23 November 2016

Bamboo Flooring, yes or no?

Bamboo Flooring, yes or no?

Hi Guys, Bamboo Flooring is always a great flooring option for homeowners. Bamboo flooring is as durable as traditional hardwood…

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Lee54
Nov 23, 2016 9:13 am
Kpatto1
Kpatto1
20 October 2016

Porcelain Tiler

Porcelain Tiler

Hi, I'm looking at getting 92m2 of porcelain timber look tiles laid 1/3 staggered. Does anyone know on average how much it is get them laid? Or can recommend anyone. I'm…

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Kpatto1
Oct 20, 2016 2:05 pm
PHL
PHL
10 August 2016

Flooring for work area

Flooring for work area

Saw a supplier with them; looks like an easy DIY job. Then also found the rubber coin dot interlocking tiles, which might be even better. Will take a look in the shop and…

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PHL
Aug 10, 2016 8:50 pm
stephensaugnier
stephensaugnier
8 August 2016

Matching bamboo flooring with kitchen tiles.

Matching bamboo flooring with kitchen tiles.

Your best solution would be to go with compressed wood which is harder than bamboo flooring. BTW are you going with engineered bamboo flooring?

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stephensaugnier
Aug 08, 2016 11:58 pm
stephensaugnier
Rebekah_BFlooring
Rebekah_BFlooring
6 August 2016

Vinyl flooring

Vinyl flooring

You can visit some brands' website to choose color, such as Armstrong, gerflor, Beauty Flooring and so on. You also can visit this, http://www.beautyflooring.cn/e_products/

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Rebekah_BFlooring
Aug 06, 2016 4:49 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
31 July 2016

Removing carpet to polish floor boards under neath

Removing carpet to polish floor boards under neath

Remove the carpet yourselves( and all the nails and staples ) and save a bundle, then get someone in for the polishing. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jul 31, 2016 10:15 am
jimmyssmak
jimmyssmak
12 July 2016

Smart Strand Carpet

Smart Strand Carpet

smart strand is rubbish and the carpet get flattened less than 5 yrs. stay with solution dyed nylon no more triexta. it is only marketing hype from U.S.

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jimmyssmak
Jul 12, 2016 3:23 pm
jimmyssmak
jimmyssmak
12 July 2016

Stairs Question

Stairs Question

in fact, the only way you could get away to put in laminate or timber would be 1) patch up the 5mm or more on bullnose so that the timber guy can lay the floorboard…

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jimmyssmak
Jul 12, 2016 3:20 pm
mim_feher
mim_feher
11 July 2016

Timber Look tiles different size

Timber Look tiles different size

When speaking to retailers i have been told to lay them with a maximum 200mm offset. sekisui build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75060&p=1573965#p1573965

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mim_feher
Jul 11, 2016 8:10 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 June 2016

Skirting Board Query

Skirting Board Query

Ahhh, an internal scribe is what you mean. Yes, that is a pretty ordinary join. The skirting on the left should go all the way into the return corner for a start, then the…

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Stewie D
Jun 24, 2016 3:01 pm
volmix
volmix
28 May 2016

Parador trendtime

Parador trendtime

Hi, we're also getting this flooring. Did you haggle? We were quoted $80 p m2 and we kept haggling and now we're paying $70

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volmix
May 28, 2016 12:13 am
artmarnsw
artmarnsw
13 May 2016

Application of adhesive

Application of adhesive

Due to the fact that Marble and Travertine are of a porous nature, using the wrong adhesive and applying it wrong, can be detrimental.   Firstly, it is important to use…

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artmarnsw
May 13, 2016 3:00 pm
artmarnsw
alokahuja
alokahuja
30 March 2016

Quick Step Uniclic Laminate Flooring

Quick Step Uniclic Laminate Flooring

KAfiya, Which online store did you use ?

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alokahuja
Mar 30, 2016 5:54 am
carolynpabst
carolynpabst
12 March 2016

Staining Blackbutt to Black?

Staining Blackbutt to Black?

Hi there, Just wondering what you decided to do. We have just bought an old Edwardian house with blackbutt parquet floors. We are also considering black Japan. Thanks Carolyn

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carolynpabst
Mar 12, 2016 7:34 pm
gcambo
gcambo
24 February 2016

Floor Tile Thickness

Floor Tile Thickness

Thanks for your help guys, we have decided to run with the Bellingen White. We have a tiler in mind, he isn't very good with English but he does a lot of work via one of…

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gcambo
Feb 24, 2016 5:00 pm
PAnick
PAnick
30 January 2016

Laminate Flooring underlay

Laminate Flooring underlay

Hi all, just got some laminae flooring (13mm thick) and am wondering which underlay to go for, concrete floor level, no major dings, a few spots that I'll fill with an…

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PAnick
Jan 30, 2016 4:15 pm
chippy
chippy
19 January 2016

Floating floor under kitchen appliances

Floating floor under kitchen appliances

Run the flooring into the fridge and DW recess. There will be no issues with your appliances siting on it. It looks realy vheap if you dont.

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chippy
Jan 19, 2016 10:47 pm
chippy
julia1301
julia1301
1 January 2016

Top selling flooring for 2015

Top selling flooring for 2015

I was totally against the idea of vinyl planks when we first started looking for our new build 6 months ago but now i think its a great idea. I have 3 kids so i was…

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julia1301
Jan 01, 2016 8:57 am
julia1301
gregknox
gregknox
10 December 2015

Is carpet installation noisy?

Is carpet installation noisy?

Your installer needs to take care of the flooring to ensure that the area is totally clean and clear of any dust, debris, debris, etc. Read more about the process of…

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gregknox
Dec 10, 2015 10:03 pm
gregknox
gregknox
10 December 2015

Flooring Dilemma - Bamboo/Carpet or SolidWood/Carpet

Flooring Dilemma - Bamboo/Carpet or SolidWood/Carpet

Bamboo flooring was an innovative creation when it first swept the market. Although they’re already extremely durable, you need to ensure that you’re equipped with the…

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gregknox
Dec 10, 2015 9:58 pm
inferno6688
inferno6688
30 November 2015

What type of floating floor

What type of floating floor

Hi guys, i are trying to decide on floating floors for downstairs. I think we are set on vinyl planks, but i just want to make sure we haven't missed anything. Basically…

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inferno6688
Nov 30, 2015 10:54 am
missandade
missandade
26 November 2015

Timber v's laminate (Kronoswiss)

Timber v's laminate (Kronoswiss)

Hi, First time user of this site. I have been looking at timber floating floors for my unit and have just had Kronoswiss laminate flooring recommend (as I have a puppy).…

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missandade
Nov 26, 2015 8:28 pm
AllPurposeCoatings
AllPurposeCoatings
25 November 2015

Garage floor covering

Garage floor covering
1, 2, 3

Interesting! :th: You're right, reading the MSDS of the kits…

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AllPurposeCoatings
Nov 25, 2015 12:40 pm
TOBHAGIRATH
TOBHAGIRATH
3 November 2015

Required Flooring Trade Person Contact No - SYDNEY

Required Flooring Trade Person Contact No - SYDNEY

hi There, if any one got any good trade person contact no. for tile flooring can you please PM me. Building in western SYDNEY area. Many Thanks for your help,.

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TOBHAGIRATH
Nov 03, 2015 10:01 am
TOBHAGIRATH
TOBHAGIRATH
3 November 2015

Flooring for Timber Look tiles

Flooring for Timber Look tiles

Hi there, I am building my single storey house in Schofields area of SYDNEY. I need to get details for flooring cost (Install and supply (if available) ) for nearly 170…

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TOBHAGIRATH
Nov 03, 2015 9:59 am
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
17 October 2015

Polished Concrete - Glenmore Park NSW

Polished Concrete - Glenmore Park NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi I'm back. Sorry I've had a bit of time in hospital having my back fixed. not totally right yet but I'll get there.

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onc_artisan
Oct 17, 2015 11:04 am
onc_artisan
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
13 October 2015

130mm hardwood

130mm hardwood

Hi Leksie. My understanding is the opposite to yours so hopefully someone else responds to clarify. I've been told by installers that 130mm can't…

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Leksie5000
Oct 13, 2015 5:50 pm
Desibloke
Desibloke
27 September 2015

Ceramic tile per sq/m

Ceramic tile per sq/m

Hi Leski, I have been TFO , I felt they got good tiles for about 22-25 per sqm

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Desibloke
Sep 27, 2015 7:42 pm
richiey30
richiey30
20 September 2015

timber flooring on Hebel

timber flooring on Hebel

Just wanted to know for those that had timber on Hebel PowerFloor, what was the recommended installation process? I was told that as you cant screw or nail anything into…

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richiey30
Sep 20, 2015 8:05 pm
bradles
bradles
10 September 2015

Scotia in Kitchen

Scotia in Kitchen

We found the same issue with our place and we have asked so many flooring places and the best solution seems to be using ends rather than scotia, as it lays almost flat…

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bradles
Sep 10, 2015 8:04 pm
pidge.72
pidge.72
7 August 2015

Can someone check my maths

Can someone check my maths

Just take or email the house plan to the tiling place and they should be able to work out exactly how much you need.... goodluck

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pidge.72
Aug 07, 2015 8:50 pm
pidge.72

I can understand why the idea of using tiles that are made to look like something doesn’t appeal to some people. But the range of timber look porcelain tiles and stone…

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tfosydney
Aug 05, 2015 2:03 pm
tfosydney
Jwalt
Jwalt
1 August 2015

Solid timber - tranisitions to carpet & wet areas

Solid timber - tranisitions to carpet & wet areas

We paid to upgrade to higher ceilings, 2550mm. We're getting 12mm plywood underlay with 14mm timber flooring.

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Jwalt
Aug 01, 2015 1:20 am
Jwalt
Sheilzy
Sheilzy
21 July 2015

Trims in the middle of hallway?

Trims in the middle of hallway?

Eeek about the boards popping up! Builder also gave us the option of not putting the trims but it voids the warranty. I'm hoping I won't notice it when we've moved in and…

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Sheilzy
Jul 21, 2015 10:40 am
Sheilzy

We have ordered & paid deposit for Vine Maple laminate through carpet court but I'm worried it might be too light...???? It's hard because I've not been able to find any…

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treechange01
Jul 15, 2015 9:44 pm

Sorry for the picture delay…

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dolphinblu
Jul 07, 2015 9:56 pm
Ozemal
Ozemal
29 June 2015

What first, tiles or carpet

What first, tiles or carpet

Tiles are easier to clean than carpet. I'd do tiles first.

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Ozemal
Jun 29, 2015 6:15 pm
shellsy
shellsy
22 June 2015

Pre finished solid timber flooring

Pre finished solid timber flooring

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone has used the pre finished solid timber floor boards in a new build. We are looking at these but are concerned about them getting…

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shellsy
Jun 22, 2015 5:07 pm
yvonneh
yvonneh
22 June 2015

Expansion joints and timber/bamboo flooring

Expansion joints and timber/bamboo flooring

We are doing our floors now. We are making sure we are under cutting the plaster board to make sure there is enough expansion space.... I hope it'll be OK!

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yvonneh
Jun 22, 2015 7:42 am
12Monkeys
12Monkeys
12 June 2015

Spotted Gum Hardwood Flooring

Spotted Gum Hardwood Flooring

Yes I'm in the industry. But I'm up in Queensland.

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12Monkeys
Jun 12, 2015 8:18 pm
dolphinblu
dolphinblu
1 June 2015

Feast Watson Liming Floor finish

Feast Watson Liming Floor finish

Thanks Stewie The cyprus flooring is in the existing part of the house and it would have been to costly to change. The extension is polished concrete and I really like…

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dolphinblu
Jun 01, 2015 9:26 am

Parador laminate - Classic 1050 V Trendtime 1

Parador laminate - Classic 1050 V Trendtime 1

Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone has chosen either parador classic 1050 or a trendtime 1 laminate flooring for your home.. If anyone has any pics of it installed that…

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ASH Jordan Springs
May 23, 2015 7:15 pm
ASH Jordan Springs

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