Acoustic Underlay for Apartments: A REGUPOL Compliance Guide Renovating a Sydney apartment with timber floors? Here's what the NCC requires, which REGUPOL underlay fits your build, and the test reports your strata committee will ask for.

A clear breakdown of solid vs engineered timber — stability, subfloor compatibility, longevity and cost — to help you choose.

A beautiful board can still fail if it's installed poorly. Here's what proper subfloor prep, fixing methods and precision actually protect — including your warranty.

From choosing between board thicknesses to caring for your floor day to day — answers to the questions our clients ask most before, during and after installation.

Why price isn’t everything when finding the right tradie and I have heard some horror stories from other mums at school pick-up time.I think everyone knows to get a few quotes before choosing a tradie, but how to compare those tradies (and their quotes) is not as clear-cut … and we know how the story goes “if you pay peanuts, you get ……. “. Based on our experience with tradies, here are some things (other than price) you should consider when comparing them: 

Choosing the perfect engineered flooring‘Choosing the perfect timber boards can be one of those daunting problems when there are so many amazing options!’ Rebeka from BuildHer Collective said!

Timber flooring is one of the few renovations that consistently pays off. Here's why buyers respond to it, where it adds the most value, and what protects that investment.

What you need to know before installing timber flooring over hydronic heating — product, installation and care.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FLOORING FOR YOUR HOMEWe’d be understating it if we said that flooring is kind of a big deal. It’s a REALLY BIG deal and one decision that you won’t want to get wrong in your reno or new build! Your flooring sets the tone for the aesthetics of the whole home and the flooring you choose will have flow-on affects to every other interior choice you make. Scared yet? Don’t worry, that’s where we come in!We’re constantly asked which type of flooring we like best. Carpet, tiles, vinyl, laminate, solid timber, engineered timber, bamboo or polished concrete? There’s a lot to consider! The truth is, we love lots of types of flooring! And the simple answer is to go back to your vision board and that should help you choose the flooring for your project. Your board (and your budget!) will hold all the answers.Here’s a quick rundown of the most common types of flooring to get you started thinking about what might work for you:

Design flexibility, everyday durability and dimensional stability — why engineered timber suits almost any home.

How different heating systems affect timber flooring, and simple habits to protect your floor through winter.

Air- Conditioning effects on timber floorsThe common usage of air-conditioning in modern dwellings begs thequestion of whether its performance has a significant impact on therelative functionality and performance of timber flooring.

1 How to Protect Wood FloorsSolid hardwood and engineered wood flooring are both beautiful and durable. With such standing for toughness, it would seem that hardwood floors are impenetrable to any manner of misuse that homeowners can dish out. Not so.Hardwood floorings long-lasting nature is only as pleasing as the treatment it receives from the homeowner. Ministering your hardwood flooring with the proper upkeep it deserves is the first step to maintaining it and preserving it beautiful for decades to come. Here are some simple, inexpensive ways to shield your hardwood floor.

Introduction Both wood-based and vinyl-based flooring can be installed over underfloor heating and in recent years owners in the cooler southern states of Australia and in New Zealand are more frequently including this heating option in their dwellings. There are two systems that are commonly used – being a hydronic system where warm water is passed though pipes beneath the floor, and an electrically heated mat system. This information sheet will discuss aspects relating to the flooring products used and installation aspects that need to be considered. Firstly though, an understanding of the heated environment and movement experienced in these flooring products will be explained.

Determining moisture content is essential for quality control within the engineered timber flooring installation process. Laminate timber flooring installers must know the moisture content of the wood flooring and the subfloor. We are at a time when humidity levels are very high. In homes minus climate control (new or existing houses), these high humidity levels will elevate the wood subfloors' moisture level, which can impact newly installed wood floor boards.

Why re-sanding changes a timber floor's colour, and how to control the result — restore it or transform it.

Every timber floor needs room to move. Here's why expansion gaps matter, where they're needed, and what happens when they're skipped.

Why You Need to Remove Magnesite Before Installing a Timber Floor.

Recoating Engineered floorsIntroduction The renovation or recoating of prefinished flooring is becoming a more popular request among flooring contractors, particularly for floors in retail environments. Despite this increasing requirement it is a process that is widely avoided and whilst it is something that should always be approached with a measure of caution and consideration, it can be a relatively simple and rewarding addition to the flooring contractor’s skillset.

Introduction When timber floors and sanded and coated many terms are often used that are at times difficult for those not specifically involved in floor sanding to understand. There are terms that relate to the equipment used and also the processes undertaken. In addition to this there are also terms used that are specific to sanding imperfections. This information sheet will provide a glossary of the terms associated with the floor sanding process, equipment used and imperfections that may occur.

Information for floor installers and owners of timber flooring This information is provided for guidance when a timber floor has been inundated with mud and silt laden water typical of what has occurred in recent floods in Queensland & New South Wales. It does not apply to inundation from sea water and is limited to appearance of performance aspects of the exposed flooring product. If you house has been affected by flood inundation resulting in damage to your timber floor:–

Timber flooring is unarguably the first choice that pops in one’s mind when they are looking at renovatingtheir homes or building new ones. Not only are they very stylish and classic looking but are alsoenvironment friendly and easy to maintain. Moreover, with the growing awareness about conservation ofenvironment and using renewable resources that reduce carbon footprint, timber flooring ranks high onthe list.

Protecting your floors from dogs is a priority for many homeowners. Here’s everything you need to know about the best flooring options and some tips to keep the peace between your beautiful floors and man’s best friend.

A question that we’re commonly asked is ‘What’s the difference between solid timber flooring and engineered hardwood?’ We’re here to give you a few differentiations between the two products. Although solid and engineered flooring are both made out of hard timber, the composition and installation process of the board types is where the subtle differences appear.