2016

Are you considering installing hardwood flooring in your home? Learn more about the right types of wood and installation tips.

How to Clean and Maintain Timber Floors

19 January 2016
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If you have timber floors, whether they are made from engineered wood or solid hardwood, you need to take good care of them. Any type of wood floor needs regular cleaning and maintenance in order to last and remain in good condition. Here are some easy maintenance tips for your timber floors. Sweep and Vacuum Regularly With timber floors, it is very important that you keep as much dust from accumulating as possible. Read More …

Flawless Flooring | Top 5 Flooring Options For Your Home

18 January 2016
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The effect your floor has on someone's feet will instantaneously tell how much you value comfort living. Your floor should not only be unique in texture, but it should be attractive as well. Getting the right floor for your home requires patience and careful weighing of the vast variety of options out there. This could sometimes be a very tedious exercise. Therefore, below are narrowed down options of some of the best floors you can choose from. Read More …

Top Tips For Using A Tile Scribe

15 January 2016
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When it comes to cutting tiles, a good tool to use is a tile scribe.  As with using many tiling tools, practice makes perfect and there's a definite knack to achieving a good result.  Here are some top tips to help you master using a tile scribe. The right equipment It doesn't matter how adept you are in technique; if your equipment is substandard, your end result will be too.  Always buy the most expensive and best-quality tools you can afford. Read More …

How To Sand A Concrete Floor

14 January 2016
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Instead of opting for expensive wooden flooring, many homeowners are choosing to sand and finish exposed concrete flooring instead.  With a little effort and basic DIY experience, you can transform your plain, concrete floor into a smooth, shiny surface.  Read on to find out more. What you'll need broom vacuum cleaner floor sander (hire one from a tool hire shop if you don't have one) sanding discs (one coarse grit and one fine grit) eye protection dust masks mop and bucket epoxy surface treatment paint brush How to do it Read More …

Taking Good Care of Your Hardwood Flooring

13 January 2016
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There are many different ways that you can add style and function to your home. Installing hardwood floors is a great way to ensure that the value of your property is maintained. Hardwood floors look beautiful and shiny, but only if they are well cared for. In between professional cleanings, there are care tips designed for hardwood floors that you can follow to ensure that your floors have a long lifespan and retain visual appeal. Read More …
About Me
Hardwood flooring installation

I love the look of hardwood flooring. It gains character as it ages and you see the warmth of the wood come out. It's not as easy to install as some of the new laminate floors, but I can guarantee you that 10 years down the track the extra work you put into installing the flooring is obvious in the better condition of the flooring. If you are contemplating hardwood flooring this blog will be a useful resource. It has a guide to choosing the right types of wood and tips to make sure your installation is as flawless as possible.