When choosing new flooring, most homeowners focus on colour, appearance and durability. But what happens underneath the floor can be just as important. Different flooring products have different requirements for subfloor flatness, installation height and moisture protection. These details can…
Planning new flooring for your home? One of the first things you’ll want to know is how much the project will cost. While flooring prices are usually advertised per square metre, the total cost of a flooring renovation depends on…
If you are looking for a practical timber-look floor, hybrid flooring and laminate flooring are two popular choices. At first glance, they can look very similar. Both come in realistic timber designs, both are generally easy to maintain, and both…
If you have watched hybrid flooring being installed, you may have noticed a sheet of black plastic laid across the floor before the planks go down. It is commonly known as builder’s plastic, and one of the biggest misconceptions is…
Can hybrid, vinyl plank or timber flooring be installed over existing tiles? Learn when tiles can stay, when removal may be recommended, and what to consider about flatness, floor height and preparation before installing new flooring.
Before installing hybrid, vinyl, bamboo or engineered timber flooring, the concrete subfloor needs to be properly assessed and prepared. Learn why flatness, moisture, concrete grinding and floor levelling are important for a successful flooring installation.