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Mitchandamy
May 07, 2013 9:15 pm
sazzy91
sazzy91
3 May 2013

Click Lock Bamboo Floor - Noise

Click Lock Bamboo Floor - Noise

Hi guys, Has anyone installed their own or had it installed by a professional over an underlay? Has anyone had any problems with an echoy noise like you would get from…

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sazzy91
May 03, 2013 5:55 pm
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
2 May 2013

Hollow/Drummy Tiles - builder won't fix

Hollow/Drummy Tiles - builder won't fix

That is really dissapointing. You would think Ventura would tell his tiler to come back and fix or they will not give him any more future work, maybe the tiler and the…

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Grout Perfect
May 02, 2013 8:48 am
Grout Perfect
Homebody99
Homebody99
30 April 2013

Anyone got Victoria Carpets "Tanzania"?

Anyone got Victoria Carpets "Tanzania"?

We may have just blown the carpet budget on this & I wondered if anyone has it & can offer some feedback? Love it? Hate it?? Thanks!! :)

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Homebody99
Apr 30, 2013 9:19 pm
mattys
mattys
21 April 2013

Install skirtings before or after? Have 3 types of flooring!

Install skirtings before or after? Have 3 types of flooring!

Hi Guys, I know this post might be a bit late but for future reference it might help others. I come from the flooring background. The skirting last with the bamboo as i…

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mattys
Apr 21, 2013 10:33 pm
MissEm
MissEm
27 March 2013

Engineered direct stick concern...

Engineered direct stick concern...

No photos unfortunately, nothing to show any such detail anyway. We definitely didnt notice any large holes or anything before it was laid, that being said it very well…

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MissEm
Mar 27, 2013 8:44 pm
MissEm
Oxstrom
Oxstrom
8 March 2013

Has anyone used KENBROCK TILES ?

Has anyone used KENBROCK TILES ?

Hi Nathan, Not sure if you have chosen a floor yet but if you can afford the extra go with Karndean. I went with Kenbrock premium tiles and within a year I had 2mm gaps…

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Oxstrom
Mar 08, 2013 10:17 am
Scotty Dog
Scotty Dog
23 February 2013

BAMBOO floor issues..Scaremongering...True or False?

BAMBOO floor issues..Scaremongering...True or False?

We went back to the shop today and we're going to go ahead with the Bamboo floor and floating according to the guy we do just need the moisture barrier. Looking forward…

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Scotty Dog
Feb 23, 2013 5:31 pm
MissEm
MissEm
24 January 2013

Big River engineered - pre finished.

Big River engineered - pre finished.

Hi grunter still not there yet, we are only just at lockup at the moment so will still be a while away yet. I have asked on a different forum for some feedback and have…

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MissEm
Jan 24, 2013 10:56 am
MissEm
woodeez
woodeez
23 January 2013

Timber floor finishing

Timber floor finishing

Hello flooring guru's/experts, I need some help with our flooring as follows: We want to find out what to put on freshly laid prefinished/ presealed kempas board. Should…

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woodeez
Jan 22, 2013 11:20 pm

Hi murphywei, Generally we recommend direct stick over the use of underlay. It avoids that "hollow" sounding noise when walked on and is more solid - especially if you…

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Rewah
Jan 16, 2013 10:17 am
Rewah
Building in the G
Building in the G
12 January 2013

Sealers for jarrah flooring

Sealers for jarrah flooring

I think we're leaning towards the water based sealer at the moment. I'm sure the guys doing the polishing would prefer it as it's much better for them not having all the…

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Building in the G
Jan 12, 2013 10:19 pm
lynny-jane
lynny-jane
10 January 2013

New to laying Timber floor

New to laying Timber floor

I would suggest that you call your local Dulux centre and ask for the Reps number and contact them directly. We have found that speaking to the reps is the best way to…

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lynny-jane
Jan 10, 2013 5:02 am
lynny-jane
SmithiesWife
SmithiesWife
9 January 2013

Perth Tiling Cost and Suggestions

Perth Tiling Cost and Suggestions

Pretty sure she knows people in the business though

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SmithiesWife
Jan 09, 2013 2:28 pm
oneness
oneness
9 January 2013

Does anyone have this Soft-e (Softe) carpet in their home??!

Does anyone have this Soft-e (Softe) carpet in their home??!

Hey DD yes i saw your comment on thread, sorry for some reason i thought i sent you pm...sometimes its hard to keep up with all the threads! espesh if you forget to…

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oneness
Jan 09, 2013 10:55 am
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
26 November 2012

Cleaning Product for Hardwood Floors

Cleaning Product for Hardwood Floors

Great, and it's 5 bucks!

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mynameisjonas
Nov 26, 2012 12:32 pm
SmithiesWife
SmithiesWife
17 November 2012

OIL OR WATER BASED POLYURETHANE on HARDWOOD FLOORS

OIL OR WATER BASED POLYURETHANE on HARDWOOD FLOORS

Don't know what our floor guy used but glad PaulMac could answer.

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SmithiesWife
Nov 17, 2012 7:46 pm
jaymak
jaymak
15 November 2012

What is the best place to buy carpet in Perth???

What is the best place to buy carpet in Perth???

+1 for WA Carpet Supermarket. Went to Carpet Call and then WA Carpet Supermarket Same top of the range plush cut pile was $6k as opposed to $3.8k. Quoted at Ozzy Park.

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jaymak
Nov 15, 2012 12:47 pm
jaymak
theoneandonly?
theoneandonly?
21 October 2012

Tile Laying costs for large tiles

Tile Laying costs for large tiles

i paid cash thru a friend for our 40x40's to be laid we had 127 sqm to do with this including the 52sqm alfresco i paid him $4200 and this was without glue or grout or…

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theoneandonly?
Oct 21, 2012 9:04 am
wanttorenovate
wanttorenovate
15 October 2012

Has anyone used Quick Step incizo trims?

Has anyone used Quick Step incizo trims?

Can you tell me please how you installed it? How much expansion gap do you need to leave between the floor and walls to allow for the incizo? Can you install this after…

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wanttorenovate
Oct 15, 2012 1:47 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 September 2012

Skirting for laminate floors

Skirting for laminate floors

If it is different to the rest of the skirting in your house then I think it will stick out. Why not use the same and get a chippy to install it for you…

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Stewie D
Sep 11, 2012 12:25 pm
gizmoe
gizmoe
23 August 2012

Shrinking underlay

Shrinking underlay

Good point Mark S, We all missed that. I occassionally pop a corner up to see whats under it in some of the places I have stayed around the country & the world, but is…

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gizmoe
Aug 23, 2012 9:43 pm
gizmoe
gizmoe
12 August 2012

Bamboo or Quick-Step

Bamboo or Quick-Step

HN, Have you ever seen any faded Quickstep Laminate in the 10 plus years it has been in the Australian Market? I have to say I have never seen Quickstep that has…

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gizmoe
Aug 12, 2012 9:21 pm
Zedman
Zedman
9 August 2012

Timber look Porcelian Tiles

Timber look Porcelian Tiles

Not sure about dating. We have been importing the timber look now for over 15yrs. An if…

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Zedman
Aug 09, 2012 4:23 pm
Zedman
Lex
Lex
28 July 2012

How to clean newly laid porcelain floor?

How to clean newly laid porcelain floor?

Wax gets largely removed automatically when they grout the tiles. Once you start cleaning the grout the following day, you'll also be removing wax (if any is still…

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Lex
Jul 28, 2012 2:48 pm
Lex
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
27 July 2012

German Limestone Tiles

German Limestone Tiles

You can seal them but you will not get much benefit from it. Simple test pour on some red cordial or beetroot juice wipe up and if it stains than sealing may help hence…

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Grout Perfect
Jul 27, 2012 9:05 am
Grout Perfect
Tom Robert
Tom Robert
26 July 2012

Armstrong laminate flooring

Armstrong laminate flooring

Could you pls elaborate. What sort of problem you had with it? How it is wearing? And in kitchen too (in very mild damp area)? Cheers, Tom

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Tom Robert
Jul 26, 2012 8:59 am
beachside
beachside
24 July 2012

Concrete Flooring

Concrete Flooring

... it would be no colder than tiles as it would retain heat much better from the day because of its thermal mass :) anything else shout…

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beachside
Jul 24, 2012 9:58 am
saandrews
saandrews
25 July 2012

Demolish kitchen and bathrooms

Demolish kitchen and bathrooms

Sorry Zora!! No, I'm in Melbourne.

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saandrews
Jul 25, 2012 10:22 am
Stormy
Stormy
12 July 2012

Yellow tongue chipboard as a finished floor

Yellow tongue chipboard as a finished floor

I know of someone who is living in a 10 year old house and they still have sealed yellow tongue. So, yes, it can be done. Depends if you like the look, or not! They will…

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Stormy
Jul 12, 2012 10:39 pm
Stormy
HN Flooring Team
HN Flooring Team
20 June 2012

Advice on reasonable prices for vinyl and bamboo flooring

Advice on reasonable prices for vinyl and bamboo flooring

Well of its going on a concrete subfloor it doesn't require any, just a dry(ish)…

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HN Flooring Team
Jun 20, 2012 9:04 pm
HN Flooring Team
gizmoe
gizmoe
10 June 2012

Help finding deleted floor tiles

Help finding deleted floor tiles

Epoxy adhesive? More likely a 2 part rubber if he even used a 2 part. You could try Brady tiles in Brisbane - http://www.bradytiles.com.au I have trouble finding tiles…

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gizmoe
Jun 10, 2012 12:15 pm
gizmoe
gizmoe
10 June 2012

Quick Step Laminate Colonial range

Quick Step Laminate Colonial range
1, 2

We dont install anything on std ulay, quietstep is approx 30% quieter & the salesperson should have given you the option when selling to you, the Quickstep scotia &…

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gizmoe
Jun 10, 2012 11:10 am
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
16 May 2012

Opinions for stairs floor covering please

Opinions for stairs floor covering please

Hi, I've seen these covered in floating floorboards, and it looked good. My friend has painted MDF self destruct, a white carpet runner and mostly white porcelain…

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Treeseachanger
May 16, 2012 11:25 am
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
4 May 2012

Anyone have a sisal/wool blend rug?

Anyone have a sisal/wool blend rug?

Rug care is determined by size, construction, and material. Care for large-size as you would wall-to-wall…

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Treeseachanger
May 04, 2012 10:09 pm
akashra
akashra
1 May 2012

Timber vs Bamboo vs Laminate

Timber vs Bamboo vs Laminate

We put Bamboo floors in the hallway of my parents place I'm guessing maybe 10 years ago, and it has certainly been fantastic. Sure it's got dints in it from my shoes…

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akashra
May 01, 2012 11:13 am
lukasfab
lukasfab
30 April 2012

direct sticking laminate boards

direct sticking laminate boards

what is the reason behind not supposed to direct stick? what is the best prep for concrete floor to eliminate the hollownes as much as possible? thanks

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lukasfab
Apr 30, 2012 2:38 pm

We were able to find a tiler to remove our carpet in the lounge area and passageway ging to the bedrooms. Our entrance and dining /kitchen…

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Michelle
Apr 26, 2012 8:09 pm
Michelle
Charnley
Charnley
19 April 2012

Recycled Jarrah Flooring Installation Perth

Recycled Jarrah Flooring Installation Perth

Hi reno pair Try Fremantle Timber Traders. Maybe the same company renamed. They do a whole range of West Oz recylded timbers. Love the Wandoo - just gorgeous. ::kiss::

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Charnley
Apr 19, 2012 11:45 pm
Charnley
shannen22us
shannen22us
11 April 2012

From CArpet to tiles

From CArpet to tiles

I am planning of changing our carpets in the living areas and hallways to tiles. Any suggestion on cheap supplier of tiles. I would like to have the same tiles as that ouf…

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shannen22us
Apr 11, 2012 1:12 am
AussieMark
AussieMark
31 March 2012

Opinions on EcoStone Flooring

Opinions on EcoStone Flooring

Hi All, Wondering whether anyone has used Ecostone in King Edward street Osborne Park. The have very reasonably priced stone and laying charges. I know that cheap does…

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AussieMark
Mar 31, 2012 4:42 pm
kezacheekychicken
kezacheekychicken
29 March 2012

Porcelain tiles and dogs

Porcelain tiles and dogs

We have polished porcelain tiles & I can't imagine you'd have a problem with your lab scratching them if your current matt tiles are fine. They are very, very hard. We…

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kezacheekychicken
Mar 29, 2012 10:46 am
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
22 March 2012

Problem with my polished porcelain... Please help

Problem with my polished porcelain... Please help

When anyone has these tiles please check whether they are a 1st quality product. The Tile Council have told me that the packaging should have: a…

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Grout Perfect
Mar 22, 2012 3:25 pm
Grout Perfect
Charnley
Charnley
16 March 2012

Steam Mops and Bamboo Floors

Steam Mops and Bamboo Floors

Bummer :cry: . Thanks for the reply HN

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Charnley
Mar 16, 2012 11:22 am
Charnley
delatite13
delatite13
16 March 2012

Bamboo V's Black Butt Floating Floor

Bamboo V's Black Butt Floating Floor

Re the swelling problem. I think you will find that will happen with any type of wooden flooring if it gets wet and stays wet for a long enough period. We are looking…

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delatite13
Mar 16, 2012 9:28 am
delatite13
gizmoe
gizmoe
1 March 2012

Laminate Vinyl floor boards - are these a good choice?

Laminate Vinyl floor boards - are these a good choice?

Most laminate problems I have heard of or seen are a combination of incorrect maintenance & cheap or inferior product. Laminate is the same as everything on the market,…

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gizmoe
Mar 01, 2012 8:27 pm
gizmoe
gizmoe
7 February 2012

ECO 37% "Corn" Carpet FEEDBACK PLEASE

ECO 37% "Corn" Carpet FEEDBACK PLEASE

Well answered HN PR Dept....

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gizmoe
Feb 07, 2012 6:52 pm
Charnley
Charnley
4 February 2012

What do I need to Know about Solid T&G timber floors

What do I need to Know about Solid T&G timber floors

Hi All Thinking about putting solid T&G timber in our new build. At the moment tossing up between Grey Ironbak and Spotted gum. Just wanting to get the facts straight…

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Charnley
Feb 04, 2012 12:01 am
Charnley
Althom
Althom
10 January 2012

Tiles or Bamboo flooring

Tiles or Bamboo flooring

Just a light spray with water with some metho in it. We were told not to use the cleaning products.

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Althom
Jan 10, 2012 1:12 pm
Althom
sceen7
sceen7
25 November 2011

mix of polished concrete and wooden floors

mix of polished concrete and wooden floors
1, 2

I thought i would bump this thread as this is where it all kinda started to me. our timber floors are in and the concrete has had its 1st cut and the two look spectacular.…

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sceen7
Nov 25, 2011 7:31 pm

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