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Finding the Prefect Type of Flooring

Hello! Welcome to my blog, friend! My name is Christopher and I am just your typical middle aged man who is looking to build his dream home so he can retire. My wife and I took another step towards this goal when we purchased an old house on the outskirts of Perth. It is a lovely place but it needs quite a few jobs completing. The biggest job was repairing the floor. The existing floor was cracked and uneven. I didn't have a clue but the contractor was very helpful and explained all of the different options I had and gave me some great floor maintenance tips.

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Benefits of Engineered Flooring in Your Home

Posted on November 11, 2020

Natural timber flooring spreads a warm feel around a home. To enjoy this ambience but to avoid some common problems of timber, you could install engineered flooring, which provides the advantages listed below. Stable Solid timber planks react when they associate with water and humidity. Planks can shrink and expand according to how hot or cold or how humid or dry the surrounding atmosphere is. This instability can cause problems in floorboards, which may develop gaps. [Read More]

Why Vinyl Plank Flooring?

Posted on August 29, 2019

Vinyl plank flooring is a kind of flooring that uses vinyl plank strips. The strips are laid on your subfloor to resemble natural timber floorboards. Natural timber floorboards can be expensive for many people, which is why some individuals might choose vinyl plank flooring. They are available in a wide variety of colours, textures and designs. What Benefits Do You Get from Vinyl Plank Flooring? You get to enjoy a timber-like finish without having to spend a lot of money buying real timber. [Read More]

Different Polyurethane Floor Finishes

Posted on November 24, 2018

After sanding, timber floors can be finished in various ways creating a more matte or polished look, and a more-or-less durable surface. Which finish you choose depends on the visual effect you are after, and the maintenance you are prepared for. One popular finish is polyurethane, which can be either water or solvent-based.  Water-Based Polyurethane  Water-based polyurethanes are manufactured in a wide range of sub-categories, including resin and acrylic blends. Different formulations produce different degrees of hardness of finish, ranging from low to high durability. [Read More]

Frequently Asked Questions About Trusses

Posted on August 16, 2018

Trusses are special wood frames for roofs. These frames are usually so strong that a structure typically doesn't need load-bearing walls under trusses, and many structures even leave their trusses exposed for a rustic or open and airy look. If you're having a home or any other structure built, or if you are considering a renovation for your current building, note a few questions you might have about trusses so you know if they're the right choice for your plans. [Read More]