Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: Timber floor hardness 12Mar 13, 2008 7:07 pm There are more 'blends' on that list than asterisks show eg. Spotted Gum, Vic Ash and Nth Beech.
Red and Grey Ironbarks are blends but only contain Ironbark eucylpts Spotted Gum whilst mostly contains Spotted Gum also contains Lemon-scented gum and one other Corymbia species I can't recall Blackbutt (coastal) can even be two types of Blackbutt whilst New England Blackbutt is single species. Re: Timber floor hardness 13Mar 13, 2008 11:19 pm In reality folks, all timber floors are going to sratch, so if you want timber floors, then expect it to get scratched, to age and to take on some character over the years.
Sure - you can get softer and harder timbers, but I'd focus more on what you like, make sure it si renewable, then coat it with something that you are happy to live with, (chemical and durability wise) and just plain enjoy it. And as required be prepared to re-coat it as and when it gets to a stage that you are not happy with. If timber was super touhg and low maintenance - I'm sure every shopping centre would use as their main walkway surface Steve Re: Timber floor hardness 15Mar 14, 2008 9:05 am nzfiona Are these ratings for timber flooring only or for any wooden floors, ie, laminated as well? Fiona No Fiona, sorry, laminates are a different story when it comes to hardness. Re: Timber floor hardness 17Mar 14, 2008 12:02 pm My vote is for carbonised/coffee strand woven bamboo (see "bamboo flooring" thread). Hardness of 14.5-16.5 on the Janka scale.
(and it looks good too - not too dark, not too light). It is noticeably harder than Jarrah. Sure, all floors will scratch. Even tiles will scratch. However, a softer surface will scratch more easily, and thus, you'll need to resurface more regularly. Chris Re: Timber floor hardness 18Mar 14, 2008 12:24 pm eimaj in what way phoenix? eimaj, laminate flooring is not an actual timber floor, it is constructed of a surface layer of two thin sheets of paper impregnated with melamine. This surface layer is a photograph of wood grain, not real wood, and is usually covered by a hard transparent layer impervious to dogs, chairs, high heels, you name it. Under the wood-grain photograph is about a half-inch of wood-chip composite. It works well in high-traffic areas and homes with pets. It is scratch-resistant, durable and easy to clean. Most manufacturers usually offer a 10+ year warranty on their products. Re: Timber floor hardness 20Mar 14, 2008 1:32 pm **Phoenix** eimaj in what way phoenix? eimaj, laminate flooring is not an actual timber floor, it is constructed of a surface layer of two thin sheets of paper impregnated with melamine. This surface layer is a photograph of wood grain, not real wood, and is usually covered by a hard transparent layer impervious to dogs, chairs, high heels, you name it. Under the wood-grain photograph is about a half-inch of wood-chip composite. It works well in high-traffic areas and homes with pets. It is scratch-resistant, durable and easy to clean. Most manufacturers usually offer a 10+ year warranty on their products. So, given the durability of laminated floors, why would anyone get actual timber flooring? I guess to do with having the "real thing"? Fiona Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 16715 The most likely cause of your timber swelling (parquetry?) is either a plumbing leak or carelessly leaving water on floors after use or both. Without seeing, i am ignoring… 1 3522 Thank you. Do I use timber floorboards for stairs or do people use timber treads? Or is both the same? 6 8138 |