Caring for engineered timber — daily, seasonal, and decade-by-decade
The right cleaner, what to do about winter heating, when to screen-and-recoat, a practical maintenance schedule for a floor that should outlast your house.
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From The Lab
Lab Insights.
Floating or glue down: a simple guide to laying your engineered oak floor
Floating or glue down? Learn how each way of laying an engineered oak floor works, how they feel underfoot and what to ask your installer before you choose.
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Getting your subfloor ready: a simple guide before your new floor goes down
Planning a new timber floor? Learn why the subfloor matters, how it is checked for moisture and flatness, and what to ask before your floor goes down.
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How to choose engineered oak for high-traffic homes
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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Hybrid flooring and noise: a simple guide for apartment owners
Thinking about hybrid flooring for your apartment? Learn how footstep noise works, why the attached pad matters and what to check with strata before you buy.
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Hybrid vs laminate vs engineered timber — which is right for your room
A clear breakdown of where each performs best, what they cost, and what to expect over a 10-year lifetime in a typical Australian home.
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Laminate for commercial — Class 33 specification guide
AC ratings, fire compliance under AS 1530.3, warranty terms for commercial use, and when laminate is the right call vs. hybrid.
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Pet-friendly flooring — what survives claws, accidents, and zoomies
AC4 vs AC5 laminate, the hardness ratings that actually matter for big dogs, and why hybrid is the best-kept secret for puppy-proof floors.
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