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.
One option is to engage an ATFA Accredited Inspector and have your flooring concern inspected and reported on. You now have your report. This information sheet discusses the structure of the ATFA report and the options you have regarding it.
There are many different products available in the market that have the appearance of timber, however most are not ‘real’ timber, but provide the appearance of a timber floorboard.
The following provides an overview of the different products and systems available when it comes to installing timber flooring products, as well as indicative variable market prices
These guidelines apply to any Timber floor. Following them will help your floor look good for longer between recoating and re-sanding:
In the not too distant past the sanding and finishing of a timber floor was a relatively straight forward task with a three coat system of gloss polyurethane being used in most instances.
There are many timber species used in timber floors, which provide us with a rich array of colours and grain patterns
If you believe you have a problem, firstly contact the company your contract of work was/is with, as they may have a right of rectification for minor repairs under Australian Consumer Laws.
