Brighton Project – A Project Profile from ATFA

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Explore the Brighton Project, highlighting Mrboards’ excellence in parquetry flooring and custom finishes. With over 30 years in the flooring realm, Mrboards partners with esteemed interior designers and builders, introducing innovative sanding techniques and distinctive finishes. Unravel the intricacies of rectifying a previously installed Oak parquetry floor and the art of harmonizing timber with marble.

Appearance characteristics of engineered floors

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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 Refinishing a Bamboo Floor

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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?

Substrate and Subfloor Types

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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.

Sheen Levels in Site Sanded and Coated Floors

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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.

Common Issues Emerging with Hybrid Flooring

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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.

Tongue and groove flooring in external environments

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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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