Installation of each and every solid timber floor is unique and dependent upon several factors including (but not limited to) the type and location of dwelling, substrate characteristics, ambient atmospheric conditions, choice of timber, type of coating, whether stairs are included and your choice of skirting/trim. There are two distinct trades involved in the installation Continue Reading
Category Archives: Coatings
Timber wear, tear and hardness (including Janka ratings) »
When searching for a new timber floor, most people are looking for something that is hard wearing, however determination of what this actually means is not as simple as it sounds. To some extent, the subject of timber hardness and ongoing durability of a timber floor is misunderstood, as it’s not the timber itself that Continue Reading
Coatings: What are the options and what should I choose? »
Selecting a timber floor coating that is right for you will depend on a number of factors including anticipated traffic, maintenance expectations, aesthetic considerations, budget constraints and your environmental stance. Across the country there are a countless number of coatings available for internal use which can be split into three main groups; Solvent Based Coatings, Continue Reading
