Yes you can lay timber over concrete. If the concrete slab is less than five years old, we can apply a membrane between the slab and the timber so as the moisture from the slab doesn't damage the timber.

The sub-floor must be level to 3mm over 3mtrs. If not then either a leveling compound must be used, the floor sanded/ground to the required level or battens could be installed and packed and the plywood attached to them. Keep in mind that the last option would, of course, increase the height of the floor. The parquetry is then set out to ensuring that the pattern remains straight, and leaving a minimum 10mm gap for expansion around the perimeter.

A timber floor can be installed in all areas however; we try to avoid installing timber floors in wet areas for obvious reasons.

The sub-floor must be level to 3mm over 3mtrs. If not then either a leveling compound must be used, the floor sanded/ground to the required level or battens could be installed and packed and the plywood attached to them. Keep in mind that the last option would, of course, increase the height of the floor. Please note: This type of floor in not suitable to span battens.

Power troweling provides a nice-looking, smooth finish on concrete floors. It creates a "hard cap" (crust) on the surface. But when overdone, the surface becomes shiny and the crust may be very thick (1/8" instead of 1/32"), which may lead to problems. (Uncured lumps pushed into the surface while still plastic will become stress points that may cause spider web cracking later. The thick hard cap may spall as the concrete underneath cures and shrinks.

Floating floor and timber overlay are completely different products. Floating floor is a composite product made up of either a laminate, or thin veneer of timber glued to plywood and sold in pre-finished panels which clip together. The panels are laid over a 3mm thick piece of foam and wedged on the edges. The product was originally developed as a commercial product for situations such as retail stores, where tenants are not allowed to permanently fix to the concrete slab.

The sub-floor must be level to 3mm over 3mtrs. If not then either a leveling compound must be used, the floor sanded/ground to the required level or battens could be installed and packed and the plywood attached to them. Keep in mind that the last option would, of course, increase the height of the floor. Please note: This type of floor in not suitable to span battens.

To maintain your timber floor is simple. All you need to do is give it a quick vacuum, a swift going over with a dust mop or when you have any spills or dirt on your floor, using cleaning product in warm water that is suitably recommended for timber boards.

We can add depth to the areas needing support and add rebar to strengthen the concrete for the additional load. Metal screw jacks are often used for support posts.

Yes, we recommend that you check that the floor is insulated to ensure the system is efficient to run and you reduce potential heat loss.

Absolutely, cracks enhance the look of stained floors. Most stained floors use a combination of cut designs and colors to add beauty. The cracks are complimenting.

Yes, our highly trained Floorguard? installers will remove the paint using heavy duty machinery, and then apply the Floorguard? floor system.

This is the concrete hearth built into the floor so that if burning coals spill over onto the floor they do not cause a fire hazard.

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If the floor is cracked it is advisable to use an anti-fracture membrane, otherwise cracks may transmit through the tile. Also as stated in question #2 you cannot tile over a painted concrete floor.

Yes, using a suitable underlay and a surface vapour barrier on top of the concrete. This is not to be confused with the damp proof membrane in the concrete. You must have both.

Of course, this depends on the size of the room, the coatings used, the weather and the chosen timber products. To give you an idea:

Again, this depends on the timber products used, the coatings, and the weather, a indication is given below:

In most cases, YES. Acclimatization is a necessary process with all Timber Flooring except the Pre-finished Floating Floors. However, in many cases the timber may be stored in a location that is compatible with its intended place on installation, meaning that there is no need for the product to acclimatise.

No you can not, unless of cause you first install a layer of black polythene with taped joints using moisture resistant tape to the total floor area prior to installing underlay. This method of installation is suitable for concrete floors that test between 75% - 80%rh. Ask your installer to advise the best option for your project. You can visit our "Find a Professional" page for contact details of a professional in your area.

After the application of ‘Foamed Vermitex’ natural ventilation should be allowed (forced ventilation will expedite the process). In naturally ventilated conditions sufficient ‘drying time’ (3-6 weeks (1)) should always be allowed before the Floor boards are replaced. This is to prevent moisture being entrapped within the voids thus resulting in excessive moisture absorption by the Ceiling.

Concrete is a commonly requested material. To be honest, we don't know much about gluing to concrete. You could check with some building sites. Cement is the adhesive that holds concrete together. It will take some research on our part but we are thinking about doing concrete. A very cool and specialized glue! It does its job then you can roll it into ball and ... well, have a ball with it. The glue that is used for "tip ins" (magazine jargon) is referred to as a Peel and Stick glue.

Absolutely! As long as the existing floor is level, you can lay a new floor over the top. However bare in mind that the new floor installed will raise from 12mm to 19mm depending on the thickness of the floor you choose to have installed.

Compared to carpets, tiles and lino floor coverings that have to be replace after a few years, a solid timber floor can last you a life time.

The original dimensions of the rough sawn timber from which it is machined determine the final thickness of timber strip overlay. Currently on the market are strip overlays ranging from 14mm thickness down to 10mm thickness? Most overlays are machined from timber, which has a width of 100mm. To ensure the timber’s stability the rough sawn material has been kiln-dried in accordance with Australian standards.

A concrete floor is cheaper to build than a timber or particleboard floor but only if the building site is level and the floor is a minimum 225mm above natural ground level. Our recommendation will always be, if you’re building a replica home, they look their best when elevated or raised up off the ground by at least 600mm. 100 years ago, concrete as we know it wasn’t available, so the old style colonial villa house appears to look out of place set low to the ground.

No. Concrete does not drain external batteries. Discharge rate is related to storage temperature. The warmer a storage area is, the faster it will deplete an external battery. Each ten-degree drop in ambient temperature in the storage area doubles the shelf life of the battery. Back to section Back to top

Care needs to be taken when removing hard materials like tiles or timber direct to concrete. Our floor stripping division can take care of removal work if required. Why Choose Polished Concrete There is no other floor finish that can be customized like concrete. Concrete is a product of nature and is the most widely used material in construction. Concrete is an advanteous ecological material with inherent beauty. The possibilities to customize concrete as a floor are countless.

Concrete Floors must not contain a sealer or finish of any kind. For installing below grade (below floor level, like in basements), we recommend Basement Proofer to prepare concrete floors. First, clean the sub-floor for any remaining dirt and grease. Tiles must be in the room of installation for at least 2 days to stabilize temperature. Never use polyurethane over vinyl tile.