Procoat are an American market leading brand & have put over 30 years’ experience to work to ensure the success of your flooring projects. Our roots & values have allowed us to incorporate real customer feedback in our manufacturing and innovate the market with new product solution that are eco-friendly, low-Odor, and of course American … Read more
We are pleased to welcome National Tiles as a Corporate Member of the Australasian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA).(ATFA) Established in 1979 by founder Frank Walker, National Tiles has grown to become a market leader in wall and floor tiles and hard surface flooring in Australia. With over 45 years of industry experience, the company combines … Read more
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In 1968 we got a phonecall to come out and look at a large floor in Yarraville. The Textile Industry Union didn’t want the employees standing on hard concrete floors all day, and had the carpenters install Brushbox strip flooring throughout, to be softer underfoot. But they wanted us to sand and polish it all for them.
In recent times you will have seen much publicity and politics about timber harvesting, particularly related to WA and Victoria. As of 1 January this year, harvesting in Western Australian and Victorian state-controlled forests has been ceased, putting undue pressure on manufacturers and the industry more broadly. And it’s not over, activists are now targeting Tasmania and New South Wales.
This Q & A section continues as a new addition to the magazine and intended to answer those questions that ATFA members may have on coatings.
Please send in any questions you would like addressed to ATFA.
The question of sheen – what it is, and how to describe it – is a subject that comes up more and more during discussions with customers. It’s a difficult question with no easily defined answer.
It may seem a relatively simple process; however, it does call for a number of very strict production systems, and if it is done incorrectly… well, the pending problems – mostly with laying – are time consuming and costly
Non-payment is a frequent issue in the industry that has serious impacts for contractors.
Last year, Level Playing Field together with ATFA and other
trade associations put forward a parliamentary submission to the Victorian government.
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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
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
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
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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
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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.
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.
