I work in flooring - do you have a flooring question?

deeps · Jan 13, 2015 5:22 pm

Michelle

Don't forget to test it with your vac.... :wink:

Will go ask for a sample! Can you please elaborate on the issue/link to the facebook post?

Michelle · Jan 13, 2015 5:51 pm

This is what I put up on my facebook page.

"You need a level 3 powerhead that vibrates. We were very lucky to have the area manager of Godfrys call in so he bought back the vacuum he thought would do the job....its just a dream on the carpet! Look at the carpet when it was done.....beautiful!"

The vac is a Hoover. Thats one of our girls vacuuming, and thats a super soft carpet in the Redbook Green range, normally we struggle to vacuum this carpet. Yesterday I spoke to a girl who has a Dyson she has had no problems at all, as her Dyson has 2 level settings on the head.

snufl · Jan 14, 2015 3:07 pm

Hi Michelle, we have a large expanse of Polyflor Camaro vinyl tiles. I have a sisal hall runner which has latex backing. I want to use it on top of the vinyl tiles but have read that a chemical sometimes added to the latex to keep it flexible can react with vinyl and permanently discolour it. I phoned the rug distributor and they could not confirm whether or not the runner was vinyl safe. Told me to put a rug pad under it.

Problem is I don't know what type of rug pad because many contain rubber, pvc etc, to prevent slipping and the Polyflor manual says to avoid rubber and pvc backed mats.

I do have some sheet vinyl from our old house which is flexible enough to cut and put underneath. Don't know if that would be OK. Basically I just want to put a barrier between the latex and vinyl tile. I don't think slipping will be an issue because the vinyl tiles are non slip and the runner is quite heavy.

With Vinyl Planks and Tiles being so popular I thought the manufacturers might have sent out some info to stores about suitable materials for under rugs. Thanks for any advice you may be able to give.

Michelle · Jan 14, 2015 5:56 pm

snufl, you can buy a product call Rug Fix, it has no rubber in at all, we sell it in our store.
Ring around and see if you can find some its good stuff.

snufl · Jan 15, 2015 5:29 am

Thanks so much Michelle! It is wonderful to come to this forum, ask a question and get knowledgeable advice.

Michelle · Jan 15, 2015 5:32 am

My pleasure, good luck

deeps · Jan 15, 2015 5:39 pm

Thanks from me too!

ronfire · Jan 17, 2015 10:04 pm

Hi Michelle, we're thinking of putting laminate floors into our house currently under construction. We've had quotes for Parador and Quick Step. Have also come across Classen, another German laminate, and it appears to be quite big in Europe, similar to Pergo but very little feedback from here. Its quite popular in Singapore too. Question is: have you come across this yourself or have any knowledge of anyone here in Australia who's got the brand? The price is better than the others but I'm wary because of the lack of local user feedback.

Michelle · Jan 20, 2015 7:48 pm

Hi ronfire.....sorry, I can't help you with that brand I have not heard of it.
You know we have Quickstep...from Switzerland.

What you need to find out is the structure of the boards.

Check this flooring forum....they are pretty on the ball in there and from all over the world.
I think I'm a member too, when I get time!

TraceyWayne · Jan 20, 2015 8:48 pm

Hi Michelle,

Thinking of going with Quick step bamboo throughout house except bathrooms. Sounds and looks like a great alternative to wood and not really partial to laminates, tiles or vinyl. Any thoughts on the product in regard to wear and long term looks?
Thanks in advance :-)

Michelle · Jan 21, 2015 5:09 am

Hi Tracey, I love the Bamboo, very strong flooring.
If you look after it you will have it for a long time.

As always I recommend felt pads under all your furniture to avoid scratching the Polyurethane

ronfire · Jan 21, 2015 9:31 am

Thanks Michelle!

TraceyWayne · Jan 21, 2015 7:08 pm

Thanks so much Michelle :-)

impish73 · Jan 21, 2015 7:24 pm

Hi Michelle,

I am in love with Carpet Court Trellis Multi rug. Can you tell me if they every go on sale. I have been eyeing it off for awhile now but I just can't get the budget to stretch that far

Thanks

Sonia

mooben · Jan 24, 2015 2:17 pm

HI Michelle

Should there be a price difference for engineered flooring with tongue and groove and a click system? I am looking at getting engineered timber floating floor in blackbutt and was told there is. They also said New England Blackbutt was the same as blackbutt but have since found out that it is not.

Thanks

deeps · Jan 24, 2015 7:25 pm

Hey Michelle, we signed up for some Court Haven carpet and Karndean Van Gogh Frosted Birch vinyl planks. What's your thoughts on the carpet? It seems nice and thick and reasonably soft.

mwccl · Jan 26, 2015 1:36 am

Hi Michelle,

What brands of timber laminate do you recommend? How do we differentiate between the quality of the different timber laminates? They all seem to be standard 8mm planks.

Thanks!

Michelle · Feb 02, 2015 11:29 am

Sorry everyone, I'm net getting emails telling me of activity in here.

Will pop in next time I get a free minute!

Michelle · Feb 02, 2015 11:32 am

impish73

Hi Michelle,

I am in love with Carpet Court Trellis Multi rug. Can you tell me if they every go on sale. I have been eyeing it off for awhile now but I just can't get the budget to stretch that far

Thanks

Sonia

Its really up to the individual store to discount rugs also. We discount our whenever we want.
Go in and ask. :wink:

Michelle · Feb 02, 2015 7:55 pm

mooben

HI Michelle

Should there be a price difference for engineered flooring with tongue and groove and a click system? I am looking at getting engineered timber floating floor in blackbutt and was told there is. They also said New England Blackbutt was the same as blackbutt but have since found out that it is not.

Thanks

Click

Tongue and groove

As you can see there is a difference in the making of the boards. Which is the main reason for the price difference.
One may have a slightly thicker top than the other as well.

Also, I'm not aware of the New England Black Butt, sorry.