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HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
23 January 2013

Where to start for carpet-melbourne

Where to start for carpet-melbourne

Call Anthony Carter on 9567 6677 and make an appointment to see him personally at Harvey Norman Chadstone and you will get looked after with over 20 years of experience.…

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HN Flooring Team
Jan 23, 2013 8:51 pm
HN Flooring Team
donuts9999
donuts9999
14 January 2013

floor polishing

floor polishing

hi can anyone recommend a floor polisher in south east mel who does the alcohol finish? what should i expect to pay per sq meter cheers john

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donuts9999
Jan 14, 2013 9:43 pm
leisadent
leisadent
13 January 2013

Help to match previously finished boards

Help to match previously finished boards

PS - if I can just find out what type of product was most popular during that time, it would be a great start - then I can get a small tin and try it out.

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leisadent
Jan 13, 2013 11:23 am
aleana
aleana
12 January 2013

Arrowsun- Beechwood, Anyone know any stockists in Melbourne?

Arrowsun- Beechwood, Anyone know any stockists in Melbourne?

Hi, Try their website link to where to buy - http://www.arrowsun.com.au/pages/Where-To-Buy.html A quick Google search has also shown -

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aleana
Jan 12, 2013 1:00 pm
kjw7
kjw7
27 November 2012

Bamboo flooring manufacturers, best and worst?

Bamboo flooring manufacturers, best and worst?

We have Embelton bamboo in the Uluru colour and we just love it. The colour is fantastic an its just a really nice floor. Does require a bit of maintenance, apparently all…

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kjw7
Nov 27, 2012 11:53 am
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
21 November 2012

Incorrect carpet laid

Incorrect carpet laid

Hi Ainslee, The law is very clear on this one. You are entitled to exactly what you ordered and it must be the same as the sample you chose from. Clear cut. In reference…

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HN Flooring Team
Nov 21, 2012 6:04 pm
HN Flooring Team
donuts9999
donuts9999
3 November 2012

floor board protector

floor board protector

hi all, i have just layed my floor boards and was wondering if there is anything i can put over them to protect them during the rest of the build? i am worried tradies…

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donuts9999
Nov 03, 2012 5:43 am
PAB_34
PAB_34
30 October 2012

SUBFLOORING

SUBFLOORING

See here: http://oak.arch.utas.edu.au/tech/construction_details/2_03_1.htm All sorts of ways of building floors.

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PAB_34
Oct 30, 2012 7:47 am
PAB_34

Sorry, should have added a pic. It's not the best of pictures but it is sort of a charcoal…

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Ruralife
Oct 29, 2012 1:44 pm
Ruralife
Marto54
Marto54
15 October 2012

timber flooring finish - blackbutt

timber flooring finish - blackbutt

I don't think I've seen a light / blonde coloured timber floor look good in a high gloss. Lighter timber simply looks better with a satin or low gloss. They're already…

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Marto54
Oct 15, 2012 8:36 pm
daveandally1
daveandally1
1 October 2012

Inovar Flooring

Inovar Flooring

Hi saiprex :) My partner and I recently moved into our new home and had the 8mm Inovar floors in 'Burmese Teak' installed (see pics on my thread, link is in the signature…

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daveandally1
Oct 01, 2012 1:59 pm
daveandally1
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
16 September 2012

80sqm of something thats not going to blow the budget ..

80sqm of something thats not going to blow the budget ..

Serfloor on ebay have a slightly nicer vinyl plank available now. Approx $27/square metre for supply. I'm also looking into some planks around $60/sqm installed.

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theanonyuser
Sep 16, 2012 9:01 am
gailmarkby
gailmarkby
14 September 2012

QLD spotted gum engineered timber flooring available in Vic?

QLD spotted gum engineered timber flooring available in Vic?

Hi, we sell a really beautiful QLD spotted gum engineered floor and we are located in Melbourne. If you shoot me an email with your details I would be happy to send you…

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gailmarkby
Sep 14, 2012 8:44 pm
Zedman
Zedman
6 September 2012

Timber look Porcelain tiles - Melbourne

Timber look Porcelain tiles - Melbourne

There are many different types of which, the handyman can apply to floors, walls and ceilings. One of the oldest types is…

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Zedman
Sep 06, 2012 10:42 am
Zedman
Zedman
Zedman
22 August 2012

Tiled skirting

Tiled skirting

Most manufacturers (well my spanish suppliers do) make matching skirting with a rounded top…

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Zedman
Aug 22, 2012 10:52 am
Zedman
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
13 August 2012

Quest carpet samples - where to get?

Quest carpet samples - where to get?

Quest make a great SDN product and we are proud to sell it. If you contact your local HN store, they would be happy to asisst you with this.

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HN Flooring Team
Aug 13, 2012 10:27 am
HN Flooring Team
camolina
camolina
30 July 2012

Replacing tiles and carpet with new tiles on concrete slab

Replacing tiles and carpet with new tiles on concrete slab

I am a new member in need of advice. Currently our kitchen has matt, very porous tiles extending partially into the family room which is carpeted (and needs an urgent…

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camolina
Jul 30, 2012 6:34 am
CC101
CC101
26 July 2012

Ceramic vs Porcelain Tile

Ceramic vs Porcelain Tile

I got ceramic tiles at my house and over few years i have noticed so many tiny chips.

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CC101
Jul 26, 2012 5:19 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
26 July 2012

Anyone polished concrete floors AFTER handover?

Anyone polished concrete floors AFTER handover?

LOL I just PM'd you :lol: wonder if I should post it... nope BTW back OT no reason why not.. so long as there is a consideration for the colour/stone blend prior to the…

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onc_artisan
Jul 26, 2012 1:10 am
onc_artisan
MissyP
MissyP
26 July 2012

Opinions wanted for flooring options: tiles, timber-look lam

Opinions wanted for flooring options: tiles, timber-look lam

Thank you all for your replies. Jyn, hmmm, you have made me re-think the option of polishing after handover. We are currently waiting for contracts, so still time to…

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MissyP
Jul 26, 2012 12:24 am
MissyP
Getjason
Getjason
24 July 2012

Bunnings wood flooring

Bunnings wood flooring

If only you knew what sort of margins Bunnings actually demand

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Getjason
Jul 24, 2012 2:33 am
shellbelle
shellbelle
23 July 2012

Tile Sealing

Tile Sealing

hi there we asked our colour girl about paying to have out floor tiles sealed and she said tiles don't need it???? now we have known people to get this done many years…

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shellbelle
Jul 23, 2012 8:42 pm
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
7 July 2012

Grey floorboards or vinyl/laminate look flooring

Grey floorboards or vinyl/laminate look flooring

The Vintage range is arriving in stores right now. It is maybe a day or two too early for it to be on…

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HN Flooring Team
Jul 07, 2012 8:27 pm
HN Flooring Team
WillowMoon
WillowMoon
7 July 2012

Builder won't allow ducted vac system to be installed ...

Builder won't allow ducted vac system to be installed ...

Thanks for your replies and advice everyone ... Our house is at lockup now and slowly slowly moving along - and we have no intention of getting the builder or our new SS…

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WillowMoon
Jul 07, 2012 8:51 am
kim.Beveridge
kim.Beveridge
27 June 2012

Floor Boards bowing

Floor Boards bowing

Ok thanks. I'll get under the house and have another look for any sign of water.

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kim.Beveridge
Jun 27, 2012 5:52 pm
Camber
Camber
22 June 2012

Are tiles cold looking and cold under foot

Are tiles cold looking and cold under foot

I think the premium quality vinyl in wood patterns (or even tiles) are great - has the advantages of tiles and replicates the beauty/look of wooden floors. From what I…

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Camber
Jun 22, 2012 11:31 am
charlotte build
charlotte build
20 June 2012

What kind of floor is this?

What kind of floor is this?

looks like italian Kerlite tiles.

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charlotte build
Jun 20, 2012 6:48 pm
namtrak
namtrak
30 May 2012

Floorboards under cement sheet

Floorboards under cement sheet

Depends where you are but any between 30 and 40 per sqm

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namtrak
May 30, 2012 6:16 pm
fruity
fruity
28 May 2012

Laying Allure Vinyl Plank Flooring

Laying Allure Vinyl Plank Flooring

yes you should be able to put your furniture straight on it after being laid. as for the adhesive strips, not aware of that product...... :(
…</p><div style=fruity replied 28 May 2012 ago

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fruity
May 28, 2012 10:10 pm

Goga, Generally the patterns created in the bamboo flooring aren't by colour, but by the way the flooring is made. The grain patterns and line patterns on…

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Rewah
May 21, 2012 10:08 pm
Rewah
mia100
mia100
15 May 2012

Carpet vs Floating floorboards vs tiles

Carpet vs Floating floorboards vs tiles

Thanks so much for your imput. We have decided to get spotted gum in the living areas and carpet in the bedrooms, lounge and rumpus. That way it wont seem as cold as tiles.

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mia100
May 15, 2012 9:05 pm
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
13 May 2012

Can anyone recommend a vinyl plank layer in Melbourne South

Can anyone recommend a vinyl plank layer in Melbourne South

Call Anthony on 9567 6675 and he will put you onto the BEST vinyl layer in Melbourne.

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HN Flooring Team
May 13, 2012 3:53 pm
HN Flooring Team
builderforlife
builderforlife
12 May 2012

fLOATING FLOORS GLUED

fLOATING FLOORS GLUED

MiawWhen glued in place overlay floors are as awesome as old fashioned floor boards. Floating floors are like my ex wife, the less heard the better ;)

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builderforlife
May 12, 2012 8:10 pm
builderforlife
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
11 May 2012

Floating floorboards glued

Floating floorboards glued

Thanks Michelle, but If they are engineered boards then they are real timber, 100% real timber. :D What you should be describing them as is the eco friendly option…

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HN Flooring Team
May 11, 2012 5:38 am
HN Flooring Team
bad flooring
bad flooring
10 May 2012

Spotted gum flooring and dogs compatibility

Spotted gum flooring and dogs compatibility

Whatever you do, if you go for laminate be wary, We did heaps of research, went with a well rated product recommended by the staff, it looked fantastic when it was first…

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bad flooring
May 10, 2012 9:00 pm
mia100
mia100
10 May 2012

Floorboards and dogs

Floorboards and dogs

Thank you.

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mia100
May 10, 2012 8:13 pm
mia100
mia100
10 May 2012

Which direction to run floorboards

Which direction to run floorboards

Thanks a lot. You are right. I will run it all in one direction the length of the house.

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mia100
May 10, 2012 7:19 pm

We have 80sqm of Spotted Gum and a Staffy who rules. Have been in since end of November and so far no noticable marks and sons also visit regularly with another staffy…

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grumblebum54
May 01, 2012 10:50 pm
grumblebum54
Mark S
Mark S
30 April 2012

How to refund flooring?

How to refund flooring?
1, 2

Great to see a good outcome.

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Mark S
Apr 30, 2012 5:05 pm
Lex
Lex
30 April 2012

B GRADE Readyflor

B GRADE Readyflor

^ :: In fact, I would never ever even consider engineered flooring. IMO, it's false economy and a replacement waiting to happen. Unless you don't really care what…

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Lex
Apr 30, 2012 4:01 pm
Lex
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
28 April 2012

Best floating floorboard colour

Best floating floorboard colour

Hi, you'll find a discussion on this thread re bamboo vs wood floors as far as wear and tear goes. :D I wouldn't go for a light floor with antiques, but anything…

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Treeseachanger
Apr 28, 2012 2:27 pm
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
14 April 2012

Is Jatoba a good species for timber flooring?

Is Jatoba a good species for timber flooring?

Thats good news. You might want to ad that info to your refund thread. Many people read the forum and if they have done the right thing by you, it's good to ad that to…

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HN Flooring Team
Apr 14, 2012 8:47 pm
HN Flooring Team
sceen7
sceen7
13 April 2012

Polished concrete without aggregate

Polished concrete without aggregate

Thanks everyone. Our builder says they are doing a lot of burnished concrete floors and this is less expensive than polishing. We ended up being…

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sceen7
Apr 13, 2012 10:02 pm
sceen7
sceen7
13 April 2012

Polished concrete and cracks

Polished concrete and cracks

No ....and no. BUT you won’t get anyone to give you an iron clad…

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sceen7
Apr 13, 2012 10:00 pm
Broom
Broom
12 April 2012

Spotted Gum vs Blackbutt

Spotted Gum vs Blackbutt

I prefer spotted gum myself ::kissed:: but I'm bias, we have it in our house. You do say you prefer blackbutt though & it's a beautiful floor so why not go with your…

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Broom
Apr 12, 2012 8:22 pm
Broom
delatite13
delatite13
6 April 2012

Bamboo Flooring - with inside dogs?

Bamboo Flooring - with inside dogs?
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Hey delatite13, I just went into our kitchen and noticed a mark close to the bin, looks like a bit of water damage. You might want to splash a bit…

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delatite13
Apr 06, 2012 8:24 pm
delatite13
paulw11
paulw11
5 April 2012

Blue Gum From Carpet Call - Hardness Issue

Blue Gum From Carpet Call - Hardness Issue

We got it from Carpet Choice, now Choices flooring in Castle Hill Paul

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paulw11
Apr 05, 2012 8:57 pm
Rewah
Rewah
26 March 2012

Bamboo Flooring Can you get it unfinished & then stained?

Bamboo Flooring Can you get it unfinished & then stained?

Hi Lewster, Like Clique Floors said, it is very, very, very hard, if not impossible to get unfinished bamboo flooring then staining and varnishing after installation.…

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Rewah
Mar 26, 2012 10:17 pm
Rewah

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