Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: How would you order and install your solid timber floor? 13Feb 19, 2009 6:39 am Jochicho Oh Beast, please keep us updated! let us know how it comes up and all that. I have been meaning to contact Norhern Rivers timbers and get a quote, but I think I find it harder to also know who to use to lay them... Good luck and I hope they look great when they are finished.... Could we get some pics? No probs, I will keep you posted. I used an installer from another forum. He is doing a great job. Prices are here http://northernriverstimber.com.au/members/specials.php Re: How would you order and install your solid timber floor? 14Feb 24, 2009 9:18 pm the mont Hi, has anyone used World of Timber at Castle Hill? we are looking at Blackbutt solid timber floors - but are tossing up between the pre-finished timber (about $2k cheaper for our house) vs the timber than is sanded and polished on-site. Some supply/installers seem to understand very little about their product . Clarity - any chance I could get the info on a PM as well? its hard to find much info on here about timber in Sydney. I am finding this decision much harder even than choosing the bricks or roof of the house! Hi The Mont, did you end up finding out if anyone has used "World of Timber" at Castle Hill? I got a quote from them (just an over the phone quote) and their prices seem reasonable but obviously don't know if they are ok or not... Re: How would you order and install your solid timber floor? 15Feb 25, 2009 6:11 am Hi Jochicho,
no, haven't heard any comments on them. as you say, their quotes seem reasonable. the guy seems to know what he is talking about. we are waiting until we get DA approved and then we can lock in someone for the floors. we will prob end up going with WOT. still not sure whether to go with the pre-finished timber or the sand-and-polish onsite type. what are you thinking? the pre-finished is about 2k cheaper for our 100m2 of floor cheers The Mont Re: How would you order and install your solid timber floor? 16Feb 25, 2009 8:06 pm Clarity We found different people have different opinions on things like ply v's battens - plastic v's painting on a water proof substance - letting timber 'acclimatise' v's not! With any profession this will happen, even DR's have different opinions on things!!! IMHO, go with who makes you comfortable and who you feel confident in! Hope this helps. HI Clarity, I have found the same, some swear by laying it on battens, some on ply... acclimatise for 2 weeks, for one, etc... Did you end up laying it on ply or battens? Re: How would you order and install your solid timber floor? 17Feb 25, 2009 8:12 pm the mont Hi Jochicho, no, haven't heard any comments on them. as you say, their quotes seem reasonable. the guy seems to know what he is talking about. we are waiting until we get DA approved and then we can lock in someone for the floors. we will prob end up going with WOT. still not sure whether to go with the pre-finished timber or the sand-and-polish onsite type. what are you thinking? the pre-finished is about 2k cheaper for our 100m2 of floor cheers The Mont Hi The Mont, yeah, their prices are very reasonable. we'll probably go back on the weekend to meet with them and get a more detailed quote. We've been considered the pre-finished just because of the price, but I am not huge on the finish, a bit too shiny for my liking. I like much better the oil matt finish, looks more natural. If you can afford it I would go with raw and then sand it and polish on site, but then again you might like the shiny finish and if that's the case that finish apparently is quite hard and durable... and of course it's much quicker as you only have to lay it and it's finished! I think it's a very personal choice. You need to put the pre-finish next to the raw and then polished floorboards and compare and see which one you like best. I've also started to consider (if we can afford it of course) installing the 130mm wide boards (in lieu of the 80mm ones), I just love the look of the wider boards and of course they are not available in pre-finished... Good luck and let us know what you decide! I'll let you know too Re: How would you order and install your solid timber floor? 18Feb 25, 2009 8:53 pm In regards to ply or batten, personally, I'd prefer ply. It is more solid to walk. If one can afford, is there any reason batten is actually better??
For acclimatisation, if you got space to store the timber and can afford to wait for 2 weeks before install, I don't see any harm done. It is just safer to do it than not. Building Clarendon Brighton - Done and moved in Sept 2009 Re: How would you order and install your solid timber floor? 19Feb 25, 2009 9:08 pm Thank you all who responded! After some more research from the info you have given, I think the important point is not about picking a company who can supply and install vs supply only and then find a separate installer. Rather, I think it is more important that you know where the timber comes from (which mill and harvest) and their machinery and grading are to australian standard. For installer, make sure you can see previous jobs they have done and are happy with their workmanship. Of course, if supplier and installer are both the same company, then it is a lot less hassle to organise
Just my 2 cents Building Clarendon Brighton - Done and moved in Sept 2009 Re: How would you order and install your solid timber floor? 20Feb 25, 2009 9:12 pm Well said Eho, not sure how you can always find out what mill the timber comes from though...
I spoke to DS Floor coverings and he seems really nice and helpfull, he can also supply the wood, but how do I know where he gets it from? He mentioned that he does a lot of business with Northern Rivers Timbers but that he buys the timber directly from the mill... Someone should write a book about solid timber floors! Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 16118 Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 40158 This is the current bathroom with a european laundry. Overall internal dimensions are 3.69 wide and 3.65m deep, including the footprint of the laundry. There is a toilet… 0 11019 |