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With the advancement of the structural designs of homes, it has become immensely difficult for people to select the right type of construction material for their homes or workplaces. Preferences among people always vary and so does the diversity of the options available. To make the decision easier for you when it comes to the selection of types of timber floors, we have penned down some most common yet elegant woods for the floors in Brisbane homes.

When it comes to the installation of a new timber floor in your house one question will definitely arise in your mind which timber should I choose? The answer is indeed not simple. You should have ample knowledge about the different types of timbers available in the market and their pros and cons. By knowing so, it would be easier to choose which type of timber flooring would be the best for your house or office.

Speaking of damage to the wooden floor caused by water, the wood of any type when exposed to excessive moisture is definitely going to be damaged. Wood is hygroscopic (the ability to absorb water) in nature. This feature allows it to absorb moisture from the environment causing the wood to swell and may also rot with the passage of time. In addition to increasing in size, untreated wood is susceptible to mold growth and infestation as well.

Cleaning hardwood floors on regular basis have never been so easy, especially talking about homes with kids. Definitely, there is always clutter, spillages, shoe dirt, and whatnot. Putting the cherry on the top-pets! They can cause a mess far more than toddlers. Unfortunately, the only solution is regular cleaning to avoid the formation of permanent stains on your timber floor.  There is always not much time to clean the floor at once after the disaster has struck so we have put forth some simple steps to follow on a routine basis for proper cleaning.

It is obvious the kitchen floor in our homes are the most trafficked ones. This place is the spot of all the eating and drinking activities. A busy area means a high proportion of damage. That is why flooring in the kitchen is supposed to be sturdy and resilient to spillage and abrasions caused by daily chores. The highest the quality of the flooring is, the lesser the maintenance required. Kitchen flooring is most ill-treated during gatherings at home as all the drinks, eatables, desserts, and other party items are in one place that is, the kitchen!

With the increase in the population, the demand for land also increases, this demand is directly proportional to the increase in the worth and value of the land. People tend to buy built and furnished homes as it is time-saving and cost-effective instead of building a new one. When it comes to selling a house, buyers are attracted to a well-maintained house instead of one which requires more time to put things up. Adding value to your home to attract the buyer’s attention is time-consuming and requires selecting specific and discrete home renovation techniques which include changing the pattern and type of trendy floors which best suits your home and adds to its beauty.

Harwood Floors have a unique quality of providing an essence of serenity and charm if kept with care and maintenance. But, if unattended, the same floor will give a shabby and worn-in look, not just to a limited space but to the whole house.

Timber floors have been an epitome of beauty and serenity for centuries. They have always been the first priority when it comes to building a new house or auspicating any area. With all the positive outcomes of their installation, timber floors also require being looked after regularly. As the source of timber floors is purely organic so a routine inspection to assess the durability and sustenance is necessary.

The existing timber flooring in this house was previously polished, Cypress Pine. As part of a home renovation, the total floor area was increased by laying new pine flooring into the extension. As is often the case with new timber flooring, the wooden floorboards can be lighter in colour and this would have been obviously different when sanded and polished. To remedy this, the new timber flooring was sanded, and then a coloured stain coat was applied. Some time is spent in the mixing of stain colours before the stain is applied, to ensure the coating is a close colour match to the original timber floor.

This old timber pine floor in a New Farmhouse had many timber floorboards that had been previously infected with timber borer. This often compromises the structural integrity of the timber floorboard and also renders the floorboard unpleasant in appearance. Firstly the timber floor is sanded back and any damaged floorboards are identified for replacement. The old damaged floorboards are then cut out of the timber floor and replaced in such a fashion so as to leave no indication of replacement. The pine timber floorboards were replaced with the same type of timber. When new timber is used it will always be much lighter in color than the original old flooring, as seen in the first photo. New timber flooring is predominately used for floorboard replacement and repairs, as finding matching old boards is difficult and more expensive.