Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 May 04, 2010 10:46 pm We would love to have timber flooring in the kitchen. But we are too damm scared to do so hearing of all the insurance claims out there from water damage. Does anyone know of a way to protect the timber flooring in wet areas? Re: Is there a way to protect timber flooring in wet areas? 2May 04, 2010 10:57 pm Timber is a natural product that will respond throughout its life to the changes in the level of moisture surrounding it. Obviously, pouring and leaving some material amount of water on top of it and leaving there will cause the timber to suck as much water as available (possible). Obviously, timber should not be used in the areas characterised by excessive amount of moisture. You could try using kinds of timbers that take longer to suck water (like Tallowwood or Grey Ironbark) or using timbers that won't swell that much (most of pines and softwoods) but no timber will withhold lengthy periods of being wet. If you expect lots of water then timber floor isn't the best choice. I am putting timber everywhere (except wet ares such as bathrooms/laundry), kitchen as well. ... built a Promenade with Clarendon. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25104 20-10-09 - excavation and piering completed ... 12-04-10 - Basins fixed. Connecting to the electrical grid 23-04-10 - PCI 07-05-10 - HANDOVER! Re: Is there a way to protect timber flooring in wet areas? 3May 05, 2010 8:55 am We have had a floating timber floor in our kitchen/family/meals for 7 years now and have never had a problem. Maybe if the dishwasher sprung a leak we may have trouble but all has been ok so far. We have a mat at the sink area but that mostly gets grubby rather than wet. If you like timber I say go for it. We will be doing timber again in our next house. A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands. Melbourne West Our build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34169 Landscaping viewtopic.php?f=19&t=51147 Re: Is there a way to protect timber flooring in wet areas? 4May 05, 2010 12:05 pm We have been living in a rental and have seen the floors damaged due to humidity in the air over the colder months. As much as we love the look, were not having timber floors for this reason. (in saying that, our rental is tiny which im sure aided the damage) Re: Is there a way to protect timber flooring in wet areas? 5May 05, 2010 12:11 pm Lunchtime We have been living in a rental and have seen the floors damaged due to humidity in the air over the colder months. As much as we love the look, were not having timber floors for this reason. (in saying that, our rental is tiny which im sure aided the damage) In rentals they usually put some cheap stuff which does not hold good. ... built a Promenade with Clarendon. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25104 20-10-09 - excavation and piering completed ... 12-04-10 - Basins fixed. Connecting to the electrical grid 23-04-10 - PCI 07-05-10 - HANDOVER! Re: Is there a way to protect timber flooring in wet areas? 6May 05, 2010 12:17 pm My parents have Tasmanian Oak throughout the majority of their house (including the kitchen) and haven't experienced any problems with it viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22766 - my build thread! Time waits for no man. Unless that man is Chuck Norris. Re: Is there a way to protect timber flooring in wet areas? 9May 07, 2010 2:11 pm Yep we even had cheap timber laminated in our first home in the kitchen - not a single issue with it. If you have a spill just wipe it up as quickly as you can. If you are really concerned there are some really lovely vinyls that mimic timber with no issues with water damage. We used one in one of our rentals and everyone would comment about our nice "timber" floors until we would tell them they were vinyl. Some things are worth waiting for. Re: Is there a way to protect timber flooring in wet areas? 10May 07, 2010 2:19 pm We have grey ironbark throughout the entire house except the bedrooms. My parents have solid timber floors too and they have never had a problem with it. The house is extremely old and so is the timber. Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15908 All sorted guys. Just needed to buy a blade with the correct bush. Dunno how to delete this post, can't find any help file. Cheers. 1 3663 Yeah mine about 9 metres long and 8 wide with slope of 25% at one point but the end point of the outlet is past the side of garage and if he concretes allowing for… 4 4537 |