Addressing Floating Floor Movement
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Domotex
The registration to visit DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2024 is now open! The online registration allows free of charge access to the show! Register here The largest dedicated flooring tradeshow in Asia Pacific will take place in Shanghai, China from 28th to 30th of May 2024, welcoming participants from everywhere in the world and showcasing the … Read more
3D Virtual Training
Take your flooring expertise to the next level with ATFA’s cutting-edge 3D Virtual Training House.
sia Abrasives
Parquet – abrasive solutions for demanding manufacturers For manufacturers of solid wood and parquet floors, sia Abrasives offers professional abrasives for surface finishing and intermediate varnish sanding. We have over 150 years of experience in the development and production of flexible high-tech abrasives for specific requirements of the parquet industry. Visit Website Download Brochure
Hurford’s
Hurford’s Product of the Week HURFORD’S HM WALK MATTE Step onto the understated elegance of HM WALK Matte, where the beauty of real hardwood meets a modern, low-sheen finish. Designed for those who appreciate a natural, sophisticated look, the matte surface enhances the wood’s organic texture while minimizing glare and reflections, creating a warm and … Read more
ATFA Women in Flooring Breakfast (18/10/25)
Date: Saturday 18th October 2025Venue: Room 1954 at Pullman Melbourne City Centre – 265 Little Bourke St Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Join us for a delightful morning as we proudly present the 2025 Ladies Breakfast, a part of our ATFA Gala Awards weekend. Sponsored by BULCS Holding and hosted by the ATFA, this event offers a … Read more
Loba
LOBA loves beautiful floors. As a family-run business with 100 years of tradition, we provide you with modern products for the design, finishing and care of wood floor, cork, elastic and mineral surfaces. LOBA places the highest value on user-friendly, safe and sustainable products. Out of responsibility for humans and nature, we have long focused … Read more
Embelton
As Embelton celebrates 100 years as an Australian-owned and operated company, we take great pride in providing top quality engineered timber flooring for residential and commercial projects across the country. With a legacy of flooring innovation spanning over 90 years, we began as manufacturers of cork tiles and quickly became pioneers in a variety of … Read more
Sika
We Are Sika Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting. Our leading technologies service the requirements of Residential and Commercial Building, Mining, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing and Infrastructure projects around Australia and the world. Sika Australia is … Read more
Understanding Key Employment Law Reforms in 2025
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Berger-Seidle
Berger-Seidle Express Stain A 38 colour stain program that features non aromatic solvents and contains no cobalt. Trade professionals can follow the standard path of allowing the stain to dry overnight prior to overcoating, or they can employ the Turbo option of using the Berger-Seidle Turbo additive in the ExoBloc Sealer and overcoat any Express … Read more
Synteko
Primatch EXPERT 550 Nailer/StaplerThe Expert 550 is a versatile 2-in-1 pneumatic nailer and stapler designed for precision installation of tongue and groove solid and engineered hardwood flooring. It features a COMBO magazine for 18GA nails or staples, a bi-directional adjustable base (10–19mm), light-impact all-around striking, and a short casting for tight end-wall reach—delivering comfort, speed, … Read more
Advanced Assessing Timber Floors Performance Melbourne (16/9/25)
Venue: Mantra Melbourne Airport – 2 Trade Park DriveDay 1: Sep 16th, 2025 9:00am – 4:00pm (Australia/Melbourne)Day 2: Sep 17th, 2025 9:00am – 4:00pm (Australia/Melbourne)Who is this two-day course for? Elevate your expertise in timber flooring with our brand new 2-day Advanced Assessment of Timber Flooring Performance Workshops, launching in 2025!
Gold Coast Demonstration Night (24/9/25)
Date: Wednesday 24th September 2025Venue: Broadbeach Sports Club – Cnr Dunlop court and Sailaway Ave, Clear Island Waters, QLD, Australia, Queensland ATFA demonstration nights provide opportunities to network with product manufacturers, watch and learn the correct techniques on display, while having the chance to discuss the essential information that you need
Bendigo FloorX Roadshow Trade Night (11/11/25)
Date: Tuesday 11th November 2025Venue: The Bendigo Club – 22 Park Street, Strathdale VIC 3550 Learn correct methods, catch up on the latest industry news and have a drink and feed with your peers.
Acouslime
Acouslime’s Product of the Week Complete Solutions for Timber, Carpet Tile & Resilient Flooring Visit Website Download Brochure Acouslime 4 in 1 Acouslime 4 in 1 is the perfect solution when acoustics are needed. Installation Features Green rated EMICODE EC1 plus – highest rating Acoustically rated adhesive with moisture vapour barrier Elastic sound reduction: 43 … Read more
Tattooing
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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.
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.