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DamNita
DamNita
19 September 2018

Laying timber over tiles

Laying timber over tiles

We have kind of done this, however with ply in between. One little issue, a creaking sound in our hallway, but apart from this, has been perfect.

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DamNita
Sep 19, 2018 5:36 pm
DamNita
dany
dany
11 September 2018

$5,000 WASTED! Rectified tiles laid with 3mm & grey grout.

$5,000 WASTED! Rectified tiles laid with 3mm & grey grout.
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Hi , was wondering how did your meeting go with the director. We are building with metricon and still haven't started construction . I am having a same discussion with…

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dany
Sep 11, 2018 3:00 pm
dany
Manu2526
Manu2526
10 September 2018

Floor thickness for tiling and timber flooring after handove

Floor thickness for tiling and timber flooring after handove

Hi , Ground floor we are planning to have porcelain tiles as first floor solid timber flooring.

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Manu2526
Sep 10, 2018 5:51 am
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Stacey_clo
Sep 05, 2018 2:57 pm
Samk
Samk
3 September 2018

Karndean Looselay or?

Karndean Looselay or?

There is dunlop heart ridge, kenbrock and polyflor

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Samk
Sep 03, 2018 10:25 am
Lynette
Lynette
31 August 2018

floor heights: Screed and fibre cement sheeting ? both?

floor heights: Screed and fibre cement sheeting ? both?

Hello, I was reading your email regarding screed and fibro: I am presently about to tile a WC (toilet) floor and we have had to place fibro over the original timber…

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Lynette
Aug 31, 2018 12:05 pm
ymiao4398
ymiao4398
23 August 2018

Wood look tiles

Wood look tiles

Wooden look tiles are a great choice. There are various styles and types of wooden look tiles. You can find some examples…

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ymiao4398
Aug 23, 2018 11:48 am
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Leksie5000
Aug 09, 2018 5:40 am
seechange
seechange
27 July 2018

Flooring dilemma - where to compromise?

Flooring dilemma - where to compromise?

We spoke to the local timber supplier again and they again strongly recommended not doing timber over the heated slab. We met with the heating/geothermal/sustainability…

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seechange
Jul 27, 2018 11:18 pm
red wolf
red wolf
24 July 2018

No Carpet at all?

No Carpet at all?

I have a similar set up at my home. Where my floor is completely tile for the wet areas and then I have hardwood flooring for the rest of the home. Carpets can be a good…

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red wolf
Jul 24, 2018 1:33 am
alicia84
alicia84
23 July 2018

Floating floorboards over SLATE!

Floating floorboards over SLATE!

I have a slate kitchen that was layed 30 years ago. The house had extensive water damage and now some of the slate has cracked and lifted and the cement grout is cracked…

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alicia84
Jul 23, 2018 2:54 pm
seechange
seechange
23 July 2018

Transition between tile and floating floor

Transition between tile and floating floor

Has anyone found a nice looking solution for transitioning between tile and a floating floor (or need an expansion joint)? Photos would be great!

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seechange
Jul 23, 2018 8:09 am
Sethor
Sethor
17 July 2018

Engineered vs Solid Timber Flooring

Engineered vs Solid Timber Flooring

I'm torn between these two products, I'm leaning more towards solid but most flooring stores seem to push the engineered flooring more. I plan to have either choice stuck…

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Sethor
Jul 17, 2018 2:45 pm
seechange
seechange
7 July 2018

Hybrid floors - any feedback?

Hybrid floors - any feedback?

We had our heart set on timber floors but as we are havinghydronic heating/cooling in the slab the range is limited (a selection of engineered oak) none of which we really…

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seechange
Jul 07, 2018 3:50 pm
pEast
pEast
3 July 2018

Polished concrete floors with Arden Homes

Polished concrete floors with Arden Homes

I hope you have got the answer -

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pEast
Jul 03, 2018 7:31 pm
libran_59
libran_59
3 July 2018

What type of flooring do I have?

What type of flooring do I have?

Hi Michelle, just quickly. We are building a double story. Color selection is due in a week's time but still haven't decided on which flooring to go for upstairs and…

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libran_59
Jul 03, 2018 8:02 am
Cellaraso
Cellaraso
1 July 2018

Laminate version of real timber

Laminate version of real timber

We were quoted 85 per square meter.

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Cellaraso
Jul 01, 2018 7:57 am
Samk
Samk
1 July 2018

Greenearth Bordeaux 2.2 laminate flooring

Greenearth Bordeaux 2.2 laminate flooring

It's good product , I have used them in my showroom it's durable ..

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Samk
Jul 01, 2018 7:34 am
Samk
Samk
1 July 2018

Mismeasured flooring quote

Mismeasured flooring quote

Where abouts are you based in kld?

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Samk
Jul 01, 2018 7:31 am
Dithering
Dithering
24 June 2018

Carpet to go with Spotted Gum

Carpet to go with Spotted Gum

I am looking for a durable 100% wool carpet for hallway and bedrooms. The carpet must be dark enough to hide dirt. The house has too much wood for a grey charcoal but I…

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Dithering
Jun 24, 2018 4:41 pm
Tintin444
Tintin444
14 June 2018

Hallway timing and either timber or laminate floor boards fo

Hallway timing and either timber or laminate floor boards fo

Thanks for the info, ours is a project builder so it can turn out great or not so great. Hence I try to find out as much as I can.

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Tintin444
Jun 14, 2018 1:22 pm

Please send me photos if any one has Phase mementos porcelain tile 600x600 Beaumont.

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Mukesh
Jun 12, 2018 6:59 pm
Sethor
Sethor
12 June 2018

Blackbutt Flooring Recommendations Perth

Blackbutt Flooring Recommendations Perth

Does anyone have recommendations for solid Blackbutt flooring in Perth?

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Sethor
Jun 12, 2018 6:57 pm
Tintin444
Tintin444
11 June 2018

Laminate Timber Floor Experiences???

Laminate Timber Floor Experiences???

We are looking at our flooring options too at the moment and will hopefully go for engineered timber which is a more cost effective solution than actual timber boards.…

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Tintin444
Jun 11, 2018 12:12 pm
Mircc
Mircc
24 May 2018

Concrete floor sealing, what's the best sealer?

Concrete floor sealing, what's the best sealer?

Hi all, just after some information on concrete floor sealers, we are currently renovating our under house area and laying a new slab, I feel there maybe a bit of a damp…

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Mircc
May 24, 2018 8:42 pm

Hi! We are building with Wisdom Homes and currently choosign the tiles / carpet. Has anyone used the stone inspired floor tiles selection of Wisdom homes luxury package…

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KatDS
May 07, 2018 4:33 pm
alexr
alexr
5 May 2018

emergency help

emergency help

Thank you, but by repair, what do you mean? I would think we need to replace these wooden boards.... I could use putty or chalking, but I would have to get rid of the dry…

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alexr
May 05, 2018 11:46 pm
matt1927
matt1927
2 May 2018

Laminate vs Engineered timber flooring

Laminate vs Engineered timber flooring

Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately we got priced out of engineered flooring in the end and had to settle for a top end laminate instead. Although it lacks that feel…

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matt1927
May 02, 2018 10:44 am
wreckedandjealous
wreckedandjealous
28 April 2018

Timber laminate (rawson homes)

Timber laminate (rawson homes)

we got the standard laminate floor and have been in since october. we have the robot vacuum clean it every night (sometimes during the day). have a (indoor) cat, and 2…

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wreckedandjealous
Apr 28, 2018 12:18 pm
mountain32
mountain32
25 April 2018

Polishing an existing concrete slab?

Polishing an existing concrete slab?

Depending on how fine you wanna go, some contractor can do $100/sqm

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mountain32
Apr 25, 2018 2:59 pm
mountain32
mountain32
25 April 2018

Concrete Flooring

Concrete Flooring

How much did it cost you to DIY the floor?

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mountain32
Apr 25, 2018 2:40 pm

Concrete contracts and expands at a different rate from the thinset mortar used to install tiles. For that reason, it is best to use an elastomeric, crack-prevention…

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lobeexx
Apr 24, 2018 3:15 am
gillybean
gillybean
23 April 2018

Australian Timbers REFLECTIONS: BLACKBUTT, CHALICE or MOONLI

Australian Timbers REFLECTIONS: BLACKBUTT, CHALICE or MOONLI

Hey I have no idea sorry! We bought the house established. All I know is we love our Blackbutt floor 💕😊💕

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gillybean
Apr 23, 2018 12:56 pm
gillybean
colin1
colin1
8 April 2018

Grout Sealing With Brush

Grout Sealing With Brush

Have polished porcelain tiles that don't need sealing but I would like to seal the sand cement…

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colin1
Apr 08, 2018 7:51 pm
colin1
colin1
colin1
8 April 2018

do you have a white kitchen? What colour are your floor tile

do you have a white kitchen? What colour are your floor tile

Our Kitchen is all white and plan to use color on appliances (Kettle etc, stools). Black Pendant lights above island Tiles are light gray

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colin1
Apr 08, 2018 7:42 pm
colin1
Johnpbrown
Johnpbrown
27 March 2018

Tile selction

Tile selction

These custom designs are so costly better to go with custom or 3D painted tiles which are less costlier than these custom shaped design tiles. (Not oppose to anyone)

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Johnpbrown
Mar 27, 2018 11:46 pm
Johnpbrown
Johnpbrown
Johnpbrown
27 March 2018

Flooring Options in various areas

Flooring Options in various areas

In TV room & Bedroom, there should be soft rug which will give good feel and look. On the first floor, you can keep marble (Color according to your choice) and same can be…

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Johnpbrown
Mar 27, 2018 11:41 pm
Johnpbrown

Hey Guys, Please tell me if I've posted in the wrong section. I started a contract to build a house and unfortunately it didn't end up going through. This has left me…

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MangoLover
Mar 11, 2018 10:10 pm
ja2000
ja2000
4 March 2018

Polish concrete floor issues

Polish concrete floor issues

While it's unfortunate that your polished concrete floor has developed cracks due to a possible issue with the curing process,…

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ja2000
Mar 04, 2018 6:39 pm
Adelaide Girl
Adelaide Girl
22 February 2018

Adelaide Tiler Recommendations?

Adelaide Tiler Recommendations?

We have decided to do our main floor area tiles after handover, as from the quotes we have received so far, it seems that we will save about $3000, as well as get our…

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Adelaide Girl
Feb 22, 2018 8:51 pm
pandibabi
pandibabi
19 February 2018

Polished Concrete

Polished Concrete

I am in the same boat, thinking concrete will be cheaper than tile! Any luck???

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pandibabi
Feb 19, 2018 7:56 pm
pandibabi

Heartwood blonde

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2017istheyear
Feb 16, 2018 10:26 pm
Gulliv
Gulliv
5 February 2018

Young family - tiles or timber laminate (by accent carpet ra

Young family - tiles or timber laminate (by accent carpet ra

Our builder only offers tiles or timber laminate so unfortunately we don’t have the choice of vinyl. This is our first home so we can’t afford to adjust from the…

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Gulliv
Feb 05, 2018 1:44 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
2 February 2018

installation question

installation question

You could use the underlay, but you would notice the difference in sound and sponginess as you walk from the kitchen into the room. A better approach might be to lay ply…

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arcadelt
Feb 02, 2018 8:08 am
davidrick
davidrick
1 February 2018

Best carpet for children's bedrooms

Best carpet for children's bedrooms

Hi. I mostly choose wool or mixed carpet in my home, including the children's bedroom. The most important thing for me is that the carpet looks good aesthetically and does…

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davidrick
Feb 01, 2018 4:34 am
Michelle
Michelle
30 January 2018

Flooring Installation - Complaints?

Flooring Installation - Complaints?

Have you paid your invoice in full?

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Michelle
Jan 30, 2018 6:22 pm
Michelle
hbuildlife
hbuildlife
29 January 2018

Joint on middle of laminate flooring-Is it really necessary?

Joint on middle of laminate flooring-Is it really necessary?

We aren’t building with Metricon, but we’ve also been told we require expansion joints for engineered wood flooring. Apparently the only way to avoid is to opt for…

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hbuildlife
Jan 29, 2018 8:56 pm
gabrielle02
gabrielle02
27 January 2018

Seamist Redbook green carpet

Seamist Redbook green carpet

Hi I was wanting peoples feedback on what they thought of the Seamist Redbook green range as I have hardly been able to find any reviews. Thanks

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gabrielle02
Jan 27, 2018 4:55 pm

We've built and sold and now renovating an old farmhouse in the Adelaide Hills. Need advice on whether we should go with jarrah or Sydney Blue gum direct stick floors. We…

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DeeElle
Jan 26, 2018 6:05 pm
DeeElle

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