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Information Sheets
Exclusive to ATFA’s members are the ever-popular extensive collection of information sheets, where we delve deep into the intricate world of timber flooring. From technical aspects of floors and decks, sanding, coating, to general tips, consumer awareness, OH&S, environmental concerns, and contractor awareness.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions, ensure best practices, and stay updated with the latest in the industry from over 100 technical documents – created by the ATFA for ATFA Members.
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Self-Levelling Compounds
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Installation over existing surfaces
When deciding whether to install a new floor over an existing surface such as tiles, stone, existing timber flooring, or a sand and cement screed, specific considerations come into play to ensure a sound outcome. The following is a list of such considerations to guide your decisions.
Sanding and Coating
Liming or Limewashing of Timber Flooring
Belonging to the broader category of staining, liming or limewashing generally relates to the use of a technique that is designed to lighten or whiten a timber surface while maintaining the visual texture and character of the timber.
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Help to protect your hand and power tools
In recent times, some concerning data about the spike in theft of tradespeople’s equipment – mainly hand and power tools – has arisen. It was stated that $33 million of hand and power tools were stolen during a single year!
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Engineered Flooring, Checking and Splitting
One of the main attributes of engineered flooring is that it has a face veneer or lamella of solid timber that is bonded onto a more stable base layer – thereby increasing the product’s in-service stability when considering its performance in comparison to solid timber products. Required expansion allowances are reduced when using an engineered product – keeping in mind, that all manufacturer’s installation requirements should be followed.
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Dealing with Colour and Stain Repairs
The staining of timber floors both on-site and factory-finished has become an increasingly popular concept in recent years as the demand for variety in decorative finishes increases. This has been amplified by the increase in the variety of more user-friendly site-applied stains and colouring systems; the general increase in the skill level of contractors; and the increased volumes of relatively inexpensive imported prefinished/pre-coloured flooring available.
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To Repair or Replace a Damaged or Worn Timber Floor?
As the headline suggests, the answer will lie in the professional expertise of the operator asked to assess the situation.
Some of the common issues that may arise include borer damage, dry rot, floods and termite infestation, among others.
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Appearance characteristics of engineered floors
One of the main attributes of engineered flooring is that it has a face veneer or lamella of solid timber that is bonded onto a more stable base layer, thereby increasing the product’s in-service stability. Every board in an engineered floor is different.
Sanding and Coating
Sanding and Refinishing a Bamboo Floor
The long-term success of any flooring installation relies on quality substrate materials being used along with appropriate preparation and selecting fit for purpose products. Whilst we all may be familiaaA question commonly asked by those who have bamboo floors installed in their home is, can my floors be re-sanded and recoated in future years?
Floors and Decks
Substrate and Subfloor Types
The long-term success of any flooring installation relies on quality substrate materials being used along with appropriate preparation and selecting fit for purpose products. Whilst we all may be familiar with the more traditional substrates (and subfloors) such as concrete and particleboard, there are also many other materials that we come across in the construction industry.
Sanding and Coating
Sheen Levels in Site Sanded and Coated Floors
When it comes to site sanded and coated timber floors, there are various sheen level options available to choose from. The sheen level refers to the level of gloss or shine on the surface of the floor coating. Different sheen levels can have a significant impact on the appearance and overall aesthetic of the timber floor.
Floors and Decks
Common Issues Emerging with Hybrid Flooring
Hybrid flooring has witnessed a notable rise in popularity in recent times, likely due to its lower price point, ease of installation and versatile design options. It is also heavily marketed as being more water resistant than other traditional wood-based flooring types.
Floors and Decks
Tongue and groove flooring in external environments
Many older buildings in Australia have decks and external spaces that are partially covered by verandahs and the like. Back in the early 1900s, it was common to use tongue and groove flooring for these areas, creating additional living space or walkways that closely resembled internal conditions, though these areas were still exposed to the weather.
Contractor Awareness
Imported Timber Flooring Moisture Content Considerations
As imported timber into Australia and New Zealand is quite prevalent these days, particularly the influx of European and American Oaks, there are many considerations for both the importer and the contractor.
Contractor Awareness
Measures to avoid building company collapse heartache
Since 2021, the building sector has witnessed a record number of building company collapses that have seen many residential home builders and commercial builders’ collapse. This has included some of Australasia’s biggest building groups, shocking the market.
Contractor Awareness
Managing Bad Reviews on Social Media
The one-star rating is bad enough, but the cutting remarks associated, wow! You’re now thinking, what does this mean for my business?
Contractor Awareness
Owner expectations – Engineered, Laminate and Bamboo Floors
An acceptable finished floor will differ to that of solid timber flooring due to differences in product characteristics associated with manufacturing and installation processes.
Contractor Awareness
West Australian Construction Contracts Act 2004
This information sheet gives an overview of the Act and the amendments thereto passed by the WA parliament in 2016
Contractor Awareness
Applying for business finance
Applying for finance can seem daunting, but it’s easier once you know exactly what you want and how to approach lenders.