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Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
11 October 2014

All Things Flloring!

All Things Flloring!

Wood floors are definitely not scratch resistant if you mean surface scratches. Michelle has a thread for your questions, from memory it's called "I work at Carpet…

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Treeseachanger
Oct 11, 2014 7:30 pm
namtrak
namtrak
2 October 2014

In search of resilient flooring

In search of resilient flooring

I specialise in installing hardwood floors only and have stayed away from pre-finished floors of any type. However we owned a house in Queanbeyan which had a cork floor in…

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namtrak
Oct 02, 2014 8:32 pm
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qsand
Oct 01, 2014 8:06 am
qsand
Merlotguest
Merlotguest
15 August 2014

Flooring Options

Flooring Options

We have the click together boards. They look great but you can't let water sit on them or they will swell on the joins and look horrible. If we were to have them again I…

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Merlotguest
Aug 15, 2014 9:46 pm
Merlotguest
EmyN
EmyN
16 May 2014

Tiling advice please. Conflicting advice re:clips.

Tiling advice please. Conflicting advice re:clips.

Thanks for the replies guys. The tiler we've ended up going with has said he can use them if we want him to (and pay for them) but he doesn't normally use them and thinks…

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EmyN
May 16, 2014 5:20 pm
EmyN
whzzz28
whzzz28
10 May 2014

Wood Essence tiles from Beaumont

Wood Essence tiles from Beaumont

Has anyone used the Wood Essence tiles from Beaumont? If you have, would you say they are worth the cost, and was the color what you thought it would be? I have been to…

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whzzz28
May 10, 2014 5:12 pm
ashilleong
ashilleong
15 April 2014

Plywood as finished flooring

Plywood as finished flooring

I'd be interested in seeing what this looks like if you decide to give it a go.

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ashilleong
Apr 15, 2014 12:33 pm
ashilleong
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
13 February 2014

Any help for discoloured unglazed porcelain tiles?

Any help for discoloured unglazed porcelain tiles?

Have you tried using an alkaline cleaning solution and see if that helps as the acid may need to be neutralized. It is rare to see phos acid discolour a matt finish…

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Grout Perfect
Feb 13, 2014 1:07 pm
Grout Perfect
AuburnMum
AuburnMum
5 January 2014

Considering an alpaca blend carpet?

Considering an alpaca blend carpet?

We are considering the Velieris (Alpaca) Willaura carpet range for the bedrooms in our new house build in Brisbane. It is 60% wool, 20% alpaca and 20% synthetic? …

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AuburnMum
Jan 05, 2014 8:05 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
14 September 2013

I don't know what type of flooring to get!

I don't know what type of flooring to get!

That's a tough one because most options other than tiles (vinyl plank, wood, cork, slate) don't take kindly to puddles. Even sheet vinyl is going to be slippery when wet. …

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Treeseachanger
Sep 14, 2013 11:45 am
rogerinaus
rogerinaus
21 June 2013

Tile underlayment and Shower tray

Tile underlayment and Shower tray

Not sure if this post fits into the flooring category, but didn't seem to fit anywhere else either. Two questions. Is the 6mm concrete tile under layment all they do in…

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rogerinaus
Jun 21, 2013 12:14 pm
rogerinaus
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
13 June 2013

External tiles used inside....?

External tiles used inside....?

Jen I would not use them indoors it is going to drive you nuts trying to keep them clean. Everything will stick and look ugly in no time.

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Grout Perfect
Jun 13, 2013 4:56 pm
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
5 June 2013

Glossy Charcoal floor tiles... do you/would you have them?

Glossy Charcoal floor tiles... do you/would you have them?

They look great when dirty so I can just imagine how they will look cleaned. :z: If you use a neutral cleaner to clean your floors all should be good as neutral cleaners…

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Grout Perfect
Jun 05, 2013 3:43 pm
Grout Perfect
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
25 May 2013

Tips on cleaning "Non-real" Wooden floors.

Tips on cleaning "Non-real" Wooden floors.

We have them and they are great. But cleaning ? One tip we got was to use warm water and mop/sponge with a few drops of eucalyptus oil. Any others ?

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Saint Mike
May 25, 2013 10:39 am
Saint Mike
Dunco
Dunco
17 May 2013

Floor laying direction - help!

Floor laying direction - help!

I vote for laying them as you have in the bottom of you picture. looks better in my humble opinion.

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Dunco
May 17, 2013 7:16 pm
JULES4
JULES4
13 April 2013

Kids friendly carpets

Kids friendly carpets

We would of course recommend you drive straight past Carpet Call and come and visit one of our showrooms and take a look at Smartstrand…

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JULES4
Apr 13, 2013 9:13 pm
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
4 March 2013

Rectified Edge Porcelain Tiles & 'Lipping" - Advice Please

Rectified Edge Porcelain Tiles & 'Lipping" - Advice Please

There really is not much that can be done. You can try and replace the high tiles but if the floor is not flat then it will show lippage again. I have had some jobs where…

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Grout Perfect
Mar 04, 2013 2:48 pm
Grout Perfect
Deesy73
Deesy73
15 January 2013

Carpet squares - rumpus room

Carpet squares - rumpus room

Just be careful to check what type of backing you purchase when it comes to carpet tiles as some are bitumen backed or felt backed and once glued down will not peel of the…

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Deesy73
Jan 15, 2013 9:09 pm
Thejoker
Thejoker
17 December 2012

Engineered v solid hardwood floors

Engineered v solid hardwood floors

Thanks for the info, much appreciated, will stick with the solid for now, just worried that it might be easier to get a good result out o engineered

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Thejoker
Dec 17, 2012 5:24 pm
travelbug
travelbug
5 October 2012

Bamboo flooring done! But how even is even enough?

Bamboo flooring done! But how even is even enough?

Did you notice it was out or are you only concerned because you put a measure on it and saw it was slightly out? If the latter then does it really matter?

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travelbug
Oct 05, 2012 8:31 am
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
20 September 2012

Carpet choice - Brease vs Eco Plus

Carpet choice - Brease vs Eco Plus

We got Ecoplus and absolutely love it. So soft and really to clean spills too. I don't think I could go ack to anything…

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HN Flooring Team
Sep 20, 2012 9:33 am
HN Flooring Team
CC101
CC101
15 September 2012

Caution Porcelain Tiles

Caution Porcelain Tiles
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

did anyone seal porcelain tiles or grout? what sealer did you use?

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CC101
Sep 15, 2012 10:01 pm
Camber
Camber
13 June 2012

New flooring, old stairs what is the standard practice?

New flooring, old stairs what is the standard practice?

Try this: http://cabots.com.au/product-detail/144 ... ater-based I think they should be able to match the bamboo stain. We were considering this as an option too.

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Camber
Jun 13, 2012 5:55 pm
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
28 May 2012

Choosing a supplier/installer for Bamboo flooring

Choosing a supplier/installer for Bamboo flooring

Have you considered the acoustic nature of wood floors in a bedroom with a baby ? Also, you may wish to consider the regularity that they trip, fall, topple over…

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HN Flooring Team
May 28, 2012 7:32 pm
HN Flooring Team
Mclaren
Mclaren
20 April 2012

Tiling dilemma

Tiling dilemma

Looks great - must have given you a few sleepless nights!

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Mclaren
Apr 20, 2012 11:58 am
Mclaren
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
4 April 2012

No Bamboo available through Carpet Call?

No Bamboo available through Carpet Call?

Just wondering if anybody else finds it strange that Carpet Call do not sell Bamboo flooring? Maybe it is just here in Queensland? Is it sold…

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HN Flooring Team
Apr 04, 2012 5:14 am
HN Flooring Team
Dollar
Dollar
29 November 2011

Disadvantage of installing timber floor in the kitchen?

Disadvantage of installing timber floor in the kitchen?

Timber floors can look really stunning. I use a similar cleaning method to Trinity and use a microfibre mop and once in a while will use a wrung out floor mop mitt to…

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Dollar
Nov 29, 2011 8:49 pm
David Oliver
David Oliver
11 November 2011

Electrical bonding of pool to house

Electrical bonding of pool to house

Three questions about electrical bonding of an unground concrete pool to the house. 1/ what earth wire size is required for the earth wire from the pool to the house ?…

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David Oliver
Nov 11, 2011 8:58 am
gizmoe
gizmoe
16 October 2011

Vinyl Planks Verse Vinyl Sheet

Vinyl Planks Verse Vinyl Sheet

If you want vinyl plank then go for it. You should not be installing vinyl flooring directly onto a chipboard, plywood or timber floor without an u'lay. I know you can…

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gizmoe
Oct 15, 2011 11:52 pm
Michelle
Michelle
28 September 2011

To re-tile or not to re-tile?

To re-tile or not to re-tile?

I’d stick it out till the cat passes on…..sorry, but probably best that way. :( OR if you really can’t cope go and buy a nice cheap roll…

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Michelle
Sep 28, 2011 6:01 pm
Michelle
namtrak
namtrak
11 August 2011

Sealing old timber floors

Sealing old timber floors

Bona Naturale - ring Bona and talk to Adrian to get some advice

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namtrak
Aug 11, 2011 4:57 pm
kellyW24
kellyW24
5 August 2011

Opinion? What flooring suits dark timer floorboards

Opinion? What flooring suits dark timer floorboards

Great advice! Thank you for taking the time to reply, it is definitely appreciated :) So happy to know opposite flooring (dark to light, timber to shiny) works, thank you…

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kellyW24
Aug 05, 2011 1:55 pm
chuth77
chuth77
20 July 2011

Scratched & Scuffed Polished Floorboards - Revival Tips?

Scratched & Scuffed Polished Floorboards - Revival Tips?

Thanks Holly... It's my own property, and personally I hate rugs on polished floors! Besides that, there are too many marks to cover with strategically places coverings!

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chuth77
Jul 20, 2011 7:09 am
deco20
deco20
17 July 2011

Newsprint style floating laminate floor

Newsprint style floating laminate floor

I am looking at renovation a home office room and stumbled upon a laminate flooring( I think) in the style of black and white newsprint. my computer crashed and I didn't…

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deco20
Jul 17, 2011 2:01 pm
cattycatcat
cattycatcat
18 June 2011

Opinion. 450x450 OR 300x600 floor tiles

Opinion. 450x450 OR 300x600 floor tiles

So glad you are going with brick bond. Il looks amazing and it give the room a little bit of a lift. I hope your floor looks as good as the photo above does! :D

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cattycatcat
Jun 18, 2011 10:10 am
cattycatcat

We are using dark tiles as a feature wall in our ensuite & ivory coloured tiles for the rest. I've seen it in a display home & it looked stunning. Would love to show you a…

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Broom
Jun 17, 2011 9:51 pm
Broom

We just had installed in our bedrooms. It's very plush feel. It's supposedly next…

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ourdiydream
Jun 10, 2011 5:34 pm
ourdiydream
ourdiydream
ourdiydream
27 May 2011

Timber or tile with inside dog?

Timber or tile with inside dog?

Thanks for your feedback everyone. It's great to hear everyone elses experiences. I hadn't though of how tiles would fair on an aging dog so these are all things to…

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ourdiydream
May 27, 2011 8:48 am
ourdiydream
Mark S
Mark S
24 May 2011

Laying Lino/Vinyl in Kitchen

Laying Lino/Vinyl in Kitchen

You could full stick the vinyl by turning one half of the vinyl back at a time. You need a very fine toothed spreader for the adhesive. Not much is needed to hold the…

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Mark S
May 24, 2011 3:55 pm
ledgend80
ledgend80
19 March 2011

tiling on suspended floors

tiling on suspended floors

ok so i am after everyones opinons on tiling on a suspended floor. It would be a metal frame with either a wooden floor or a fiber cement floor that we then put a bed down…

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ledgend80
Mar 19, 2011 6:28 pm
MemoriesinStone
MemoriesinStone
18 March 2011

Slate flood tiles.... yuck!

Slate flood tiles.... yuck!

Special ceramic lift plate and jackhammer

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MemoriesinStone
Mar 18, 2011 7:27 am
Kaytee
Kaytee
16 March 2011

Timber floating Floors

Timber floating Floors

We have them in our current home and have put them in our new one. We are about 3-4 weeks from moving in. We don't have small kids but do have 2 large ones (20's) who have…

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Kaytee
Mar 16, 2011 8:41 am
Kaytee
dclayw
dclayw
6 March 2011

Replacing floor coverings upstairs - alternatives

Replacing floor coverings upstairs - alternatives

For now, I'm leaning the other way with timber stairs and timber (or good quality laminate) in the hallway. My stairs are in 2 sections with a landing half way up and…

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dclayw
Mar 06, 2011 6:35 pm
Dreamer
Dreamer
23 February 2011

A few questions about timber laminate flooring - NEW Q's pg1

A few questions about timber laminate flooring - NEW Q's pg1
1, 2

How is the flooring feel to walk on??? I have been in some houses and they creak and just dont feel solid under foot. Our carpet was damaged in…

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Dreamer
Feb 23, 2011 4:12 pm
frankie3213
frankie3213
3 February 2011

Where to buy Terracotta Floor Tiles - Saltillo

Where to buy Terracotta Floor Tiles - Saltillo

If anyone is interested I have found a Texan company that ships mexican floor tiles including Saltillo to Australia. They do custom sizes and orders.

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frankie3213
Feb 02, 2011 11:02 pm
Homer Onerous
Homer Onerous
5 November 2010

Seamless Flooring - any issues?

Seamless Flooring - any issues?

Yes, it's a mixed use garage. appears around $55/sq m is standard in Brisbane.

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Homer Onerous
Nov 05, 2010 11:09 am
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
20 October 2010

Uneven tiling :(

Uneven tiling :(

This is sometimes normal as the gaps will be siliconed over well should be anyway and suzy is right skirting boards after tiles installed for a better finish. Craig

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Grout Perfect
Oct 20, 2010 8:02 am
Grout Perfect
Doryblue
Doryblue
16 October 2010

Sanding Cork floor

Sanding Cork floor

Thanks for the replies...this is just the start of our reno so no doubt more posts will follow!

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Doryblue
Oct 16, 2010 1:30 pm

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