Acoustic performance in hybrid flooring — a designer's guide
Impact insulation class, integrated underlay specs, and how to spec for apartments where IIC 50+ is mandatory.
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Impact insulation class, integrated underlay specs, and how to spec for apartments where IIC 50+ is mandatory.
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Wide planks, oiled finishes, and grade selection — what actually matters when your floor will live with kids, pets, and Australian summers.
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Why we developed in-grain colour saturation and how it changes the way engineered timber holds tone over twenty years of sunlight.
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The specification of engineered hardwood flooring has evolved significantly over the last decade. Architects and interior designers are no longer selecting flooring based solely on appearance. Modern projects now require consideration of sustainability credentials, indoor air quality, environmental compliance, lifecycle performance, and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. This all-in-one guide outlines the key factors architects should evaluate when specifying engineered hardwood flooring for residential, hospitality, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments.
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In the hardwood flooring industry, floors are generally judged at a glance. The species, finish, plank size—on the surface, many floors from brand to brand may seem quite similar. But what lies beneath the surface is incredibly important. When it comes to hardwood flooring, the country of origin is not a simple label or piece of trivia, but a reflection of how that product is sourced, processed, and ultimately brought to market.
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