subject: Timber Flooring In Australia [print this page] Two factors that catch your attention when you enter a house or a building are - impeccable shine and dazzle of the floor. Interior decoration is a vital aspect of every home and timber flooring indeed gives your home a chic look.
Besides giving your home a neat and clean look timber flooring is also an affordable flooring option. There are different types of timber flooring by which you can make your house or office more beautiful:
Floating floors- these floors are laid on top of any existing floor. The existing floor can be of any type. They can be tiled floors, timber, concrete, plywood, particle board, etc. To prevent a tapping sound, an underlay is provided underneath the floating floor. This also acts as a noise insulator. The floating floor can be timber or laminate. If you are using a timber floating floor, the floor can be refinished or sanded if necessary. However laminate timber floor is easier to maintain and can also be used in wet regions. Real timber floors cannot be used in wet areas.
Structural timber floors- this is a traditional type of flooring. It is laid on joists and bearers.
Bamboo flooring- this kind of flooring is a relatively new kind of flooring. Bamboo is a natural renewable resource that grows more rapidly than timber. It is stable both in wet and dry conditions. It undergoes the minimum expansion and contraction, thus it does not move. It is also allergy-resistant and comes in a variety of colors and shapes.
Parquetry- parquetry is a widely used timber flooring style. It gives an eye-catching look to your home or office. It is available in two styles: block and mosaic.
Laminate timber flooring- laminate timber is not real timber. A picture of timber is impressed upon a sheet to give it a look of real timber. It is much cheaper than real timber and more durable too.
Cork flooring- This form of flooring system is particularly beneficial for areas of heavy traffic. Cork comes in a variety of colors and styles thus you can make your own pattern with it. It gives a look to your floor that will last for years.
Hire a timber floor professional
Timber flooring is important for your house. You need to be really expert at flooring to do it yourself. If you attempt to do it yourself theres a big chance that you will mess everything up. You might also not be able to bring that impeccable look that professionals can. So hiring timber floor professionals is always a better option.
Due to easy availability of timber, this type of flooring is popular. Unlike other structural materials, timber flooring consumes less energy during processing. Compared to other structural materials timber has gained more popularity for its environment-friendly nature.
Timber flooring in Australia had been a common feature since the early days of European style building constructions. Conventional building has timber flooring as an integral part of construction.
