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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From The Lab
Lab Insights.
Acoustic underlay for apartments — IIC, IIC ratings, and meeting NCC requirements
Specifying acoustic underlay to meet Australian apartment standards. Lab vs. field IIC, integrated vs. separate underlay, and the spec language that survives certifier review.
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BIM, CAD, and Revit files for The Flooring Lab range
Where to download our spec packs, materials libraries, and standardised cut sheets — and how to integrate them into your project.
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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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Floating vs. glue-down installation for engineered oak
When to float, when to glue, and how the choice affects warranty terms, acoustic performance, and the floor's long-term behaviour.
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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 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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In-grain colour technology, explained
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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