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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General

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Contractor Awareness

Employing Staff

Much has changed over the years, gone are the days when you simply had a hand shake agreement with someone to come and work with you and a trust was built on that verbal agreement.

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Contractor Awareness

Australian consumer laws

The ACL is administered by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) nationally and by each State and Territory consumer agency.

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