Getting new timber flooring for your home is one of the major home interior design decisions that has a far-reaching impact on the comfort of a living space. So here are some basic tips on selecting the right timber flooring for you. 1. WHERE TO LOCATE AND WHAT IS THE SUBFLOOR? When selecting a timber product, homeowners must first consider which rooms the timber will be located in and what type of surface it will be laid over. In general, there are three most common types of subfloor: concrete slab, plywood and particleboard, which might largely determine what kind of timber flooring you sho ..read more

Within the timber flooring market nowadays, oak is among the finest and optimum kinds of flooring choices. They are durable, simple to care for, beautiful, and cost-effective when in comparison to imported hardwood floors. Mostly people give preference to solid oak flooring because it is so sophisticated in style and look that it can help to brighten any room. In fact as statistics shows, the market share of oak flooring has been typically growing in Australia for the recent years. PROS OF OAK FLOORING NO.1 – STYLISH AND ADAPTIVE Regardless of what your home is much like – tradition ..read more

Here are a few good tips for you to protect your oak floor from wear and damage. Grit is your main enemy. Grit in this case means any abrasive material that gets walked onto your floor on a regular basis. One of the main sources of grit regularly getting walked onto your floor is from a surprising source – the concrete of your garage, and the concrete or blacktop of your driveway. But there are also a few more common sources of walk-in grit: – Sand from a sandbox or sandy yard – Fine dirt from the yard – Substances clinging to the under-patterns of shoes Here’s the best solution fo ..read more

– Always sweep or dust mop, or vacuum your oak floor daily to keep it clean and new. – Always vacuum an oak floor before washing – this removes most of the dust and grit before you start. – Clean your oak floor using a product specifically designed for its particular finish. – Don’t wet mop or use excessive water to clean your oak floor (wood naturally expands when it’s wet and can cause your floor to crack or splinter). – Do use a professional oak floor cleaner to remove occasional scuffs and heel marks (just spray some cleaner on a cloth and rub the stained area lightly). – If a d ..read more

Your new oak floor was not cheap, so you want it to remain looking like new for as long as possible. Although oak flooring is easy to clean, you have to be careful with moisture and dirt. Water and dirt scratches can destroy its finishes and its appearance. There’s no guarantee that over time the odd scratch won’t appear, but you can offer it some protection from major damage. With proper cleaning methods and protection, your floor will last for years. Vacuum clean or sweep your oak floor every day using a high-quality hard-floor attachment with a soft brush to remove dirt and ..read more

Reliable oak floors have already been very well liked in modern times. Choosing oak as the material for your flooring gives warmth and character to your home instantly. If you want to improve the value and the appearance of your home, installing oak flooring is the best option. Its warm and attractive characteristics complement almost any type of home decoration and furniture. Oak flooring comes with a durability, temperature and magnificence. The oak timber is an exceptionally durable material for flooring because of its resistance to wear. It can also resist damage and retain ..read more

We all have a love affair with the old oak tree. An oak tree can be defined by a very old saying that goes “from little acorns grow mighty oak trees” and this is very true. The oak tree is renowned for its solidness and strength which is why we love to lay oak flooring. The grain and texture of oak makes it a beautiful wood to work with and you will often find it is a favourite amongst cabinetmakers and carpenters alike. Of course as with anything oak changes as it ages. It becomes darker and almost seems like a different wood altogether. There are also many different varieties of oa ..read more

Oak wood has a density of 0.75g/cm², great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of it’s high tannin content. Oak was common on high stature Viking longships in the 9th and 10th century. During the middle ages it was used in interior panelling of prestigous buildings due to its strength and appealing markings. Today oak wood is commonly used for furniture making, flooring and barrels for wine and whiskey making. Oak trees grow slowly and live for a long time. This long, slow development gives oak wood great strength. Oak wood has a greater density th ..read more