Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Floorboard recommendations 7Jul 20, 2010 9:26 pm Hey there, good choice on the spotted gum floors, we paid about 70 a metre for select grade nsw spotted gum just over 100 square metres. I laid them myself over a week ( no experience) by cramping and secret nailing. We just had the first and second coats applied today after the floor sander finished prepping the floor. They look absolutely stunning, and a perfect colour of not over the top dark and not that yellowy colour, with really nice grains. It sounds like you are on the right track with gum, either NSW or QLD or even grey ironbark is similar. Try Perfect Timber Floors Connollys Melbourne Floor direct. Ask them where they source there timber from you will find that basicall they get it all from a few suppliers such as Boral / Gunns etc. Ours was Boral. Re: Floorboard recommendations 8Jul 20, 2010 11:30 pm Fantastic! Thanks for the reply and also for the suplier tips - will check them out. Would LOVE to see some pics if you wouldn't mind. Thanks again. Re: Floorboard recommendations 9Jul 21, 2010 12:36 am I've just sent you a pm with some contact details. I'm not sure how much you've looked into the flooring so please ignore whatever you already know but if you do some ringing around for prices some questions to ask are: What grade of timber - Boral have different names for their grades than other mills so that can get a little confusing Thickness should be 19mm but widths are usually 90, 108 or 130 Are the boards tongue and grooved and end matched - end matched means the T&G is also on the ends which makes them easier to lay and also there should be less wastage as you don't need to join the boards over your joists They should all be kiln dried but it doesn't hurt to check and ask for the expected moisture content too. Happy shopping Re: Floorboard recommendations 10Jul 21, 2010 8:18 am tolitowigene ...hoping to do a wax finish if he does it.... Hi tolitowigene, do you know which exact waxing product is he going to use? And how did you go with the timber purchase - have you managed to find anything cheaper than $70/m2 ? From what I've been quoted, that seems a very good price for select grade SG but maybe I'm just hopeless in getting a good price My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: Floorboard recommendations 11Jul 21, 2010 6:04 pm tomandkylie I've just sent you a pm with some contact details. I'm not sure how much you've looked into the flooring so please ignore whatever you already know but if you do some ringing around for prices some questions to ask are: What grade of timber - Boral have different names for their grades than other mills so that can get a little confusing Thickness should be 19mm but widths are usually 90, 108 or 130 Are the boards tongue and grooved and end matched - end matched means the T&G is also on the ends which makes them easier to lay and also there should be less wastage as you don't need to join the boards over your joists They should all be kiln dried but it doesn't hurt to check and ask for the expected moisture content too. Happy shopping Spotteg gum is not produced in the 108mm cover. Almost all flooring these ddays is end matched as well Re: Floorboard recommendations 12Jul 21, 2010 9:46 pm I was offered Tas Oak boards and was considering buying them but later worked out they weren't end matched. I didn't actually know what that meant but was relieved that it was explained to me before I purchased them. I'm sure there are a lot of people reading this forum that are new to the world of timber too. Re: Floorboard recommendations 13Jul 22, 2010 12:11 am Is it still critical that boards are end matched even if they are not laid over traditional joists? What if they are laid over plywood or particleboard?? My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: Floorboard recommendations 14Jul 22, 2010 12:34 am Not as far as I'm aware .. I think it just means extra nailing on the ends? We've laid straight over joists without a sub floor so it was important for us. Re: Floorboard recommendations 15Jul 22, 2010 10:33 am Thanks Tomandkylie for the contacts, I haven't yet had a chance to investigate but I certainly will. I really appreciate it. I haven't really done anymore since my last post, I've been focusing on other things . I don't know what sort of products he will use, I don't even know for sure i he does wax, I just saw all the different finishes displayed at the showroom and it was the wax that I really liked. I will let you know when I find out more. We are pretty happy with our quote but didn't know what to expect and every dollar we save the better . Re: Floorboard recommendations 16Mar 21, 2014 10:10 pm Hi guys, I had a challenge choosing wood floorboards for my last property. It's a good idea to match it to the decor (to a certain extent). I got a couple of quotes from some local business and chose Kirton Parquetry. There are some nice photos on their site http://www.fineparquetry.com.au Hope it helps. Cheers, Mark Re: Floorboard recommendations 17Mar 22, 2014 12:16 pm tomandkylie end matched means the T&G is also on the ends which makes them easier to lay and also there should be less wastage as you don't need to join the boards over your joists Disagree strongly. Ive lived in a house where end matched boards were joined between the joists, and it gives rise to Endless squeaking when you walk on them. All those joins had to be screwed tight from underneath to stop the noise. Definitely have to be joined and nailed over a joist if not using underlay. IF using chipboard underlay , it may not be an issue. Joe Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. If you haven't sorted this already you need to caulk this gap. Not sure where you are but if you are in Sydney I can… 5 4361 Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 6894 I do enjoy the drama:-D In his latest two videos he has started bringing security guards to site, I am waiting for the punch on to begin lol 6 45567 |