Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025Venue: Souths Merewether Club – (The Winsor Terrace Room) – 46 Llewellyn St, Merewether NSW 2291ATFA 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 to
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
WaterKote® is a next-generation waterborne polyurethane finish designed for durability, ease of use, and environmental safety. It provides excellent flow and levelling, helping to reduce lap marks and picture framing, and delivers a hard-wearing gloss film suitable for all timber types.
Date: Saturday 18th October 2025Venue: Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032: Victoria Pavilion The Australasian Timber Flooring Association proudly presents the ATFA Gala Awards Dinner at the iconic Victoria Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds. Sponsored by Hurford’s, this glamorous evening is a highlight of our 20th anniversary celebrations. Join us as we honor the year’s … Read more
Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025Venue: Swan Yacht Club – Riverside Rd East Fremantle 6158 Learn correct methods, catch up on the latest industry news and have a drink and feed with your peers. Details Price Ticket $0.00 (AUD) Buy Tickets
Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams Session 1: Jul 22nd, 2025 9:00am – 12:00pm (Australia/Melbourne)Session 2: Jul 23rd, 2025 9:00am – 12:00pm (Australia/Melbourne)Session 3: Jul 29th, 2025 9:00am – 12:00pm (Australia/Melbourne)Session 4: Jul 30th, 2025 9:00am – 12:00pm (Australia/Melbourne)Who is this course for? When working with timber floors we find that many from
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Lifestyle Collection – Hybrid EPC flooring Available Australia wide in all Preference Floors Warehouses, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth. Say hello to our new Lifestyle EPC Hybrid Collection. Our recently launched 12mm EPC hybrid flooring is where luxurious elegance meets everyday practicality, it features: 9 stunning decors, 0.7mm Commercial Grade Vinyl wear layer and … Read more
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.
This week ATFA’s product of the week is @Bona Australia’s Bona Deep Clean System. To restore dull, tired and lacklustre floors Bona has developed a range of professional deep cleaning products that can be used on a range of different surfaces. The Bona Deep Clean System delivers extremely effective cleaning of a variety of surfaces … Read more
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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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
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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
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
