Home
Pros
Forum
  • About
  • Join Community
  • Contact
Reply
WatchingStarredHistory
InboxSent
MembersPros
#Unanswered     #Active

Browse Forums
Flooring & Floor Covering
Standard
List
Topics
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
building inspector
building inspector
8 December 2014

Sealing Concrete Slab Prior to Carpet Laying

Sealing Concrete Slab Prior to Carpet Laying

Not really of any benefit from an allergen standpoint. Most allergens are in the fibres of the carpet.…

4
2499
building inspector
Dec 08, 2014 8:27 pm
building inspector
Stormy
Stormy
17 November 2014

Install carpet to timber first?

Install carpet to timber first?

When we had ours done, the timber went in first. There's a lot of dust created from cutting boards, quad and fitting them under doorway skirtings....and you don't want…

2
1774
Stormy
Nov 17, 2014 4:02 pm
Stormy
Kas
Kas
7 November 2014

Perth Hardwood flooring - recommendations?

Perth Hardwood flooring - recommendations?

Hi, We've just bought a house in Perth and it needs a reno. We're new to Perth and have no idea where to go! Can anyone give any recommendations for: Kitchens,…

0
905
Kas
Nov 07, 2014 5:30 pm
Skull
Skull
28 October 2014

Celebration Homes - Contempo Collection

Celebration Homes - Contempo Collection

Hi All I am building one of the Contempo Collection homes of Celebration Homes - I am stuck at what timber flooring to use? Any recommendation please? It would be…

0
843
Skull
Oct 28, 2014 1:06 am
Michelle
Michelle
22 October 2014

Bamboo Expansion Issues

Bamboo Expansion Issues

I've never seen expansion joins except at doorways with any floating floors.

4
2115
Michelle
Oct 22, 2014 5:11 am
Michelle
deeps
deeps
21 October 2014

Carpetsatyours

Carpetsatyours

Has anyone had any experiences with http://www.carpetsatyours.com.au/? Looking to get some Vinyl supplied and installed from there, but can't find much information online

0
764
deeps
Oct 21, 2014 4:26 pm
auds
auds
19 October 2014

Whats new with Modern Skirting?

Whats new with Modern Skirting?

we are probably going to go with hospital grade vinyl in our living areas - something that looks like polished concrete. What is the latest with skirting these days? …

0
814
auds
Oct 19, 2014 12:02 pm
gidgetbeach
gidgetbeach
17 October 2014

Staining timber floors almost black

Staining timber floors almost black

Thank you! Looks great.

12
6611
gidgetbeach
Oct 17, 2014 3:31 pm
B STAR
B STAR
10 October 2014

floating vs glued flooring

floating vs glued flooring

I would advise to have the flooring able to move thus floating is a better way. Another large bonus with having a floating floor is that if…

4
2323
B STAR
Oct 10, 2014 8:17 pm
AKB
AKB
25 September 2014

Floor Tiling

Floor Tiling

Opps thanks tomcat I should have said that included glue etc we had to supply sand cement and…

5
1673
AKB
Sep 25, 2014 10:32 pm
AKB
seabreezewaikiki
seabreezewaikiki
13 September 2014

What colour variant is this wood flooring?

What colour variant is this wood flooring?

Found out what it is thanks to our CLO. It's an engineered timber flooring. Outback Brushbox. Thanks for the inputs.

6
2685
seabreezewaikiki
Sep 13, 2014 6:07 pm

We have plenty of photos on our site as we have been importing them for 17yrs now. Being in Sydney I cant help with the tiling costs in Perth sorry. A client sent me a…

1
1192
Zedman
Aug 09, 2014 9:47 am
Zedman
Tracey17
Tracey17
28 July 2014

Help.. Will 330cm tiles look to small in a large area

Help.. Will 330cm tiles look to small in a large area

Hi tracey17 For my house we choose 600x600 polished porcelain tiles for the fact that we hate the look of too much grout lines. I must say it…

2
1318
Tracey17
Jul 28, 2014 2:44 pm
Tracey17
JB1
JB1
26 July 2014

Engineered timber flooring?

Engineered timber flooring?

What about a third option of asking the carpenter to tack on the skirting and getting the painter to paint it as per normal (but without running a bead of no more gaps…

20
7589
JB1
Jul 26, 2014 6:48 pm
joyfulbuilder
joyfulbuilder
15 July 2014

Jarrah, hardwood

Jarrah, hardwood

I will Stewie - and I totally agree about the light walls. Although bright darker toned colours work too, but that's not our current style. We have also chosen white…

7
2165
joyfulbuilder
Jul 15, 2014 3:01 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
15 July 2014

Combining polished concrete and timber floors

Combining polished concrete and timber floors

While not a great fan of polished concrete - you'd think you could get a happy link beteen the two flooring styles. But agree on the toes issue ... :) Nothing worse than…

4
1421
Saint Mike
Jul 15, 2014 1:52 pm
Saint Mike
mjbigo
mjbigo
23 June 2014

Crossby Stonehenge Ash 600x600 tiles

Crossby Stonehenge Ash 600x600 tiles

Hi All, We have selected Crossby Stonehenge Ash 600x600 tiles. I wonder if any of you has used it, if so could you send photos. I want to see some references. I am afraid…

0
717
mjbigo
Jun 23, 2014 12:16 am
barkersontheblock
barkersontheblock
19 June 2014

Secret Nail Gun

Secret Nail Gun

I have checked with Kennards they hire one out at $65.00 a day or two hundred for a week but also have a friend in the USA how might be able to get one for me and bring it…

5
1900
barkersontheblock
Jun 19, 2014 6:15 pm
jsoetandi
jsoetandi
11 May 2014

HM Walk Timber Flooring

HM Walk Timber Flooring

Hi all, Trying to build a house for the first time, and we were quoted price by Dale Alcock for HM Walk timber…

0
1802
jsoetandi
May 11, 2014 9:38 am
jsoetandi
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
8 April 2014

tiler prices south west WA prcelain tiles

tiler prices south west WA prcelain tiles

Hi, anyone know a good tiler for Margaret river area? Our only quote so far is $75 per metre and we need 85sqm laid.... ::hyst::

0
480
Treeseachanger
Apr 08, 2014 8:16 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
2 April 2014

Spongey and uneven floating floors

Spongey and uneven floating floors

I had the option of gluing or floating and I opted for latter because it would be faster and cheaper Why am I not surprised you are…

4
2235
Stewie D
Apr 02, 2014 8:00 am
rennergade
rennergade
25 March 2014

primetex gerflor vinyl flooring

primetex gerflor vinyl flooring

Hi all, I was just wondering if anybody has used primetex vinyl flooring and some advice and opinions please. It will be our first home :)

0
949
rennergade
Mar 25, 2014 3:13 pm
kexkez
kexkez
17 March 2014

Polished concrete - stains and sealant

Polished concrete - stains and sealant

Thanks for clearing that up miteq. would love some pics too b_b. how long ago was the concrete last sealed?

4
1709
kexkez
Mar 17, 2014 9:42 am
kexkez
Dewish
Dewish
7 March 2014

Shaw New York R2X carpet

Shaw New York R2X carpet

Anyone know very much about this carpet and any reviews. Have looked at it at carpet call and is a nice carpet we are looking for. Just looking for a bit of a review?

0
667
Dewish
Mar 07, 2014 10:10 pm
Just Floor It
Just Floor It
25 February 2014

Carpet Underlay - WHICH IS BEST - Rubber, Foam or Felt?

Carpet Underlay - WHICH IS BEST - Rubber, Foam or Felt?

there is a thin black rubber that is laid down in areas for sound deadening, then underlay is laid over the top of that. I have laid carpet in apartments that must have…

3
4419
Just Floor It
Feb 25, 2014 12:43 pm
Just Floor It
engs
engs
5 February 2014

Travertine - recommendations for installers in Perth

Travertine - recommendations for installers in Perth

Thanks kindly. I am currently waiting on a quote from Barefoot Tiles and Stone down Mandurah way. They seem really good and we are SOR so fall into their install area.

6
2027
engs
Feb 04, 2014 11:16 pm
engs
Crazyk
Crazyk
24 January 2014

600 X 600 Rectified Porcelain Tiles & Screeding

600 X 600 Rectified Porcelain Tiles & Screeding

If it's glued I doubt you'll be able to get them off. Sent from my iPhone using

20
13724
Crazyk
Jan 24, 2014 4:35 pm
Crazyk
takeiteasy
takeiteasy
23 January 2014

Hard wood solid wood floors - Perth

Hard wood solid wood floors - Perth

Ha. I just went online to post a similar question. I suppose it just comes down to treading the recycle yards, keeping an eye on gumtree, and checking out the new timber…

3
1496
takeiteasy
Jan 22, 2014 11:07 pm
p0msd0wnunder
p0msd0wnunder
31 December 2013

Where to buy carpet and laminate in Perth?

Where to buy carpet and laminate in Perth?

Hi, As per a previous topic of mine, we are required to get floor coverings fitted before our lender will release the final progress payment to our builder. We are…

0
1030
p0msd0wnunder
Dec 31, 2013 2:29 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
23 November 2013

Polished concrete

Polished concrete

While not a fan - I've seen other threads on this - try the search mechanism.

1
731
Saint Mike
Nov 23, 2013 7:35 am
Saint Mike
mazstar1980
mazstar1980
11 November 2013

Floating timber floor uneven and soft

Floating timber floor uneven and soft

I have just had floating engineered floors installed on new concrete last weekend. Upon walking on it once the contractors were finished, I noticed large parts of the…

0
784
mazstar1980
Nov 11, 2013 12:34 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
27 October 2013

How to tell quality stone?

How to tell quality stone?

Yeah - lovely things ... IMO. Add to the whole thing.

5
1534
Saint Mike
Oct 27, 2013 3:32 pm
Saint Mike
Nomzee
Nomzee
22 October 2013

cement coatings, Perth

cement coatings, Perth

Hello, does anyone know of a good company in perth that can do VOC free cement coating for my floors in my house that will be finished construction in 5-6 weeks. Thanks

0
782
Nomzee
Oct 22, 2013 8:47 pm
chatterbox
chatterbox
21 October 2013

Bamboo Flooring and Timber Flooring

Bamboo Flooring and Timber Flooring
1 ... 5, 6, 7

that looks like carbonized - which is what we have. Bamboo only comes in light wood,,,to get colours they dye it which means the colour doesnt go all the way through. …

135
50266
chatterbox
Oct 21, 2013 7:59 am
JB1
JB1
20 September 2013

European or French Oak flooring

European or French Oak flooring

Unlikely for a good product that is installed correctly…

6
2401
JB1
Sep 20, 2013 12:00 am
Steph23
Steph23
3 September 2013

Charcoal tiles in living room

Charcoal tiles in living room

Wow. Love it already. Looks great! Thanks for the tips :) We also have a small space to work with, do you think black tiles closes the room? I hope not, I love the look of…

2
2165
Steph23
Sep 03, 2013 1:46 pm
xxkatxx
xxkatxx
26 August 2013

Hair and Dirt in Wood floor finish

Hair and Dirt in Wood floor finish

:z: Fingers crossed it's better next time around... ::study::

5
1966
xxkatxx
Aug 26, 2013 10:04 pm
snuck
snuck
22 August 2013

Just thought I'd share a handy fact....

Just thought I'd share a handy fact....

My Mother In Law sanded back her cork floors and resealed them a couple of years ago (they need to be done every 7-10yrs depending on wear - the polyurethane gets worn)…

0
573
snuck
Aug 22, 2013 3:27 pm
snuck
pasadena
pasadena
21 August 2013

Floating Wood Floors and Carpet- Perth

Floating Wood Floors and Carpet- Perth

Has anyone got any recommendations of good carpet stores in Perth and also to buy floating wood floors from, or ones that do both? My father in-law recently went through…

1
1571
pasadena
Aug 21, 2013 7:59 pm
Darcy27
Darcy27
13 August 2013

Timber / Bamboo without bevelled edge

Timber / Bamboo without bevelled edge

I am in the process of deciding between bamboo or timber (or engineered timber). Leaning towards bamboo for the hardwearing aspect (kids and dogs) but also don't have a…

0
736
Darcy27
Aug 13, 2013 1:30 pm
rosewood
rosewood
8 August 2013

Tile, wood laminate or vinyl planks

Tile, wood laminate or vinyl planks
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I had laminate in my last last house & in the new place vinyl planks. Vinyl wins hands down. Lovely to walk on & it doesn't scratch

92
22243
rosewood
Aug 08, 2013 9:44 am
rosewood
Boogie
Boogie
7 August 2013

Vinyl - Spotted Gum

Vinyl - Spotted Gum

Hi There Can anyone recommend a good vinyl product that looks like realistic Spotted Gum? Thanks!

0
860
Boogie
Aug 07, 2013 6:13 pm
Wildcats
Wildcats
5 August 2013

The New Solid Flooring - Stay Flat Technology

The New Solid Flooring - Stay Flat Technology

*Bump* Has anyone had this flooring installed? Interested in opinions maybe a year or two down the track...

14
3942
Wildcats
Aug 05, 2013 5:42 pm

Glad you like it TBrown. I sourced my own timber. I found 180mm wide x 14mm solid overlay spotted gum (Hurford brand) on eBay (installed over 10mm ply over concrete…

7
3255
JB1
Aug 01, 2013 12:26 am
fmac
fmac
1 July 2013

How to clean Karndean Vinyl Planks and make them shine!!!???

How to clean Karndean Vinyl Planks and make them shine!!!???

Not sure how to help with the look of them but I'd love to see a picture. We ended up going with the classic oak and so I'd love to see what they look like in a whole room!

1
984
fmac
Jul 01, 2013 7:20 pm
Mark S
Mark S
25 June 2013

How to lay bamboo flooring - H shape

How to lay bamboo flooring - H shape

IF I understand the plan correctly, build both the 'legs' of the 'H' up to the cross part, then run a line of full planks from one 'leg' to meet up with the other one. And…

5
2156
Mark S
Jun 25, 2013 7:02 pm
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
5 June 2013

Large rugs

Large rugs

We do not generally sell round rugs in our stores (as the demand is small) however you could try therugcollection.com.au who can custom make you something at least 30%…

3
1922
HN Flooring Team
Jun 05, 2013 10:36 pm
HN Flooring Team
Brendo
Brendo
25 May 2013

Do you love or hate your high polished floorboards?

Do you love or hate your high polished floorboards?

I have floorboards in a similar colour to you in a satin. Last time I had a high gloss and they were a lot more work.I love my floorboards and would not have anything…

2
2153
Brendo
May 25, 2013 6:17 am

You are here
Building ForumFlooring & Floor Covering
You are here
Building ForumFlooring & Floor Covering

Australia's largest home building and renovation
community with over 1.8 million posts

Home
Pros
Forum
Start a new topic
About
Join Community
Advertise
Contact Homeone
Articles
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024
Australia's largest home building and
renovation community
Homeone
About

Terms
Privacy

Follow homeone on FacebookFollow homeone on Twitter
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024