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Experts also tell us there is trend in wood species that choosing the darker timber colours like Merbau or Walnet colours, rather than lighter ones. Even the mid-brown wood types, such as oak, are now available in darker shades. These…

Timber flooring experts’ recent research shows there are two design trends currently dominate the international laminate flooring market: First is the continuous improvement in surfaces by mean of synchronized grain and pore printing. With synchronized grain, laminate floorings obtain a…

Normal houses’s skirtings can be affected by water easily, do you know there is a unique moulding panel performs entirely differently to these products we use daily, which is water-proofing, thus delivering peace of mind to architects and builders. It’s…

Our flooring installation team member, Sam, continued share his experience on moisture content issue. Sam reminded, “As in other occasions, it’s always important to know your tools’ capability. Meters of either type used incorrectly will not provide useful figures. Make…

It’s an important issue for both professional traders and DIY workers to check the laying timber floor boards’ moisture content, especially before starting a job. We’ve heard more than one case like timber flooring in a dwellings popping up obvious…

We had customer asking, as timber flooring products are popular in household market, why it isn’t the first choice of material amongst Architects, interior designers for commercial, retailers and industrial buildings? Well, we guess the reasons are: 1) The lead…

From their experience, this floor-friendly product is very easy to use. When you start, just apply it to a wet surface with a wool brush. Once it dried, apply the second coat, and the third coat after about 1-2 hours.…

Having a timber deck at home and looking for an acrylic deck finish that is not only environmentally responsible but also lasts longer? Try the Australian-owned manufacturers’ ‘Spa N Deck’ recommended by a lot of our customers. As our customers…

Many of customers are not quite sure about the difference between engineered floor (or solid floating timber floor) and other flooring products. Engineered flooring can be laid without nails, while can be re-sanded and re-coated when necessary. It has got…

Bamboo is an attractive solution for flooring solution because of its physical similarities to hardwoods. It is durable, stylish and eco-friendly. Since this flooring product delivers elegant and long lasting performance for home floor covering application, it’s no doubt one…

The most important thing we can do to keep our timber floor looking good is regular maintenance and cleaning. Finding the right equipment, like a right vacuum cleaner, is essential. We need to find a vacuum cleaner that is designed…

The floor market has seen the releasing of tough, stain resistant commercial flooring paint – Timber Floor Coat+. This brand new acrylic floor paint is a high performance water base product and is suitable both to domestic and commercial applications,…

For those people who suffer from asthma and allergies, a ‘Sensitive Choice Program’ introduced by NACA (National Asthma Council Australia) and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand, works to help identify household products (including carpet and other floor-covering…

It’s time again to vote for your own ‘Floor of the Year’. If you’ve your one in mind, come and join the annual awards voting, that will be held in Melbourne on 19-22 July, organized by ATFA (Australian Timber Flooring…

We recently had a commercial client asked, "Is there a kind of anti-slip product for our flooring which is invisible but still working well?", Our answer to this is -- 'Yes'. The product named 'Add-A-Grip', is an invisible coating that…

What’s everyone should consider when choosing a particular timber flooring product? The answer is a service supplier with good reputation. Is the product and service provider a market leader in the field? -- A good timber floor company leads its…

There is a growing trend for lighter solid timber species especially for open plan living spaces nowadays, we call the timber species 'Mountain Range'. The range includes New England Oak, Australian Beech, Ribbon Gum, Messmate, Stringybark, Spotted Gum and New…

As Ecologic Group just announced, a new cork-comfort narrow plank has released into the local market by Wicanders, the world-leading cork flooring producer. The new product are in unique narrow strip designs, available in seven designs. It's easy to be…

Sergio continues, "It's also vital to identify paint colour, beadings/skirtings issues. Always explain them to your clients, get their written acceptance for all these replacements is a good practice." "How the replacement is installed is important to the job's success,"…

Repairing is necessary part of timber flooring work. Some floor installers take it as challenge. Our installation team member, Sergio, would like to discuss how. "First of all, you'll have to assess the job. Avoid giving quote over the phone,…

The HIA NSW Building & Business and HIA Home Show is going to held on 31 May -- 1 June 2012 at Sydney Convention Centre. HIA (Housing Industry Association) is Australia’s largest residential building organisation. Started in 1945, and established…

As we know, yesterday's big news -- the Reserve Bank slashed interest rates by 50 basis points, to 3.75 per cents. That's twice the amount expected by most economists. Focus of borrowers will now move to the 'Four Bigs', as…

One of our installation team member, Sam, shares with his experience on timber floor staining. "Today, thanks to the various stain products, staining is easy as new floor laying," Sam said, "choose the right type is important when doing the…

'Murphy's Law' of the week: Love is a hole in the heart. True? Not sure. Let's have a look at how to deal with a hole/gap in the flooring installation work. As you might have noticed, an experienced timber floor…

As the old saying goes: Never make a decision you can get someone else to make, like your wife. Bamboo is the fast growing product that is emerging as the new trend of flooring choices, it has a very distinctive…

Canteen meals are generally not so impressived with those who have to eat them – and sometimes with good reason. “What kind of pie do you call this?” asked one customer indignantly. “What’s it taste like?” asked the cook. “Glue!”…

"Murphy's law' No.7; 1). If you have anything long enough, you can cut it short. 2). If you cut anything short, you will need it as soon as it is not long anymore. A stair nosing trim is designed to…

[ NEW VOCABULARY ] MARKET CORRECTION -- The day after you buy stocks. CASH FLOW-- The movement your money makes as it disappears down the toilet. PROFIT -- An archaic word no longer in use. * ------------------------------------------ * ------------------------------------------- *…

[ NEW VOCABULARY ] VALUE INVESTING -- The art of buying low and selling lower. P/E RATIO -- The percentage of investors wetting their pants as the market keeps crashing. STANDARD & POOR -- One's life in a nutshell. *…

As 'Murphy's Law' indicates, "Anything tastes better in someone else's house." How to make our own home looks better than others then? Smart home owners focus on details when checking floor installers' finishing works. A small error on fitting of…

A shopkeeper was disturbed when a brand new business opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, and announced with an even larger sign,…

One guy to another: Did you know that the shortest sentence in the English language is “I am.” Really. What’s the longest sentence? “I do.” As we know, underlay should be laid before installing the floating floors. Some customers are…

Welcome Aboard Everyone. Here is 'Joke of the Day' -- "What did the spider email to the fly?" "Visit my Web Site!" Strand woven bamboo flooring and laminate flooring all become more and more popular in Australia. We always have…