Waste factors are applied to flooring installations to ensure there’s enough material after accounting for cuts made during fitting. Several factors influence the waste percentage: Room shape: Irregular rooms with curves, angles, or lots of corners create more offcuts and require more waste allowance. Timber stability: Less stable timbers can twist, cup, or crack during… Continue reading What determines the waste factor applied to flooring installs?
Pinch points occur when there are inadequate expansion gaps around the perimeter of a timber or bamboo floor. These materials naturally expand in warmer, more humid conditions, as moisture in the air is absorbed into the floorboards. Without proper expansion gaps, the flooring has nowhere to move and begins to press against fixed surfaces like… Continue reading What are pinch points in flooring?
Can I install Uniclic flooring? Presented below is a YouTube video demonstrating the installation process for our flooring products. All our flooring variants, including Timber, Bamboo, Cork, Laminate, and Hybrid, utilize the same advanced 3rd generation Uniclic Multifit joint. As a result, the installation procedure remains consistent across all these options. In cases where the… Continue reading Can I install Uniclic flooring?
The relative humidity (RH) of a room directly affects the moisture content (MC) of timber flooring, causing it to expand or contract. In modern, low-moisture homes (e.g. RH 45% = MC 10%), flooring with high initial moisture content will lose moisture, leading to shrinkage and potential failure over time. In solid timber, this can cause… Continue reading How does room humidity affect timber flooring?
Unilin floating floors (such as Quick-Step and Pergo) are not fixed to the subfloor, which means they’re unaffected by subfloor movement, cracking, or moisture changes. This helps maintain a smooth, consistent surface over time. Unilin floors are also dimensionally stable, allowing them to expand and contract with seasonal humidity changes without gapping. In fact, they’re… Continue reading Why is Unilin floating flooring better than glued flooring?
Timber, laminate, and bamboo floors naturally expand and contract with seasonal changes in humidity. Expansion gaps are essential to allow for this movement and to prevent issues like buckling, peaking, or gapping. Here are the recommended expansion gaps based on flooring type: Laminate flooring: 5–8mm Timber flooring: 8–10mm Bamboo flooring: 10mm Solid 19–21mm tongue &… Continue reading Why do I need expansion Gaps?
Yes, our timber flooring is designed to meet the 2022 Wet Area Compliance Standard, making it suitable for use in areas such as: Kitchens Laundries Toilets Bathrooms Ensuites This compliance means the flooring resists gapping and moisture-related damage when installed correctly with sealed joins and perimeter protection. Always follow the manufacturer’s installation guidelines for wet… Continue reading Can timber floors be used in wet areas?
Yes, our timber and laminate flooring ranges are designed to work efficiently with underfloor heating systems, and come with a no-gapping warranty when installed over heated subfloors (excluding Spotted Gum and Blackbutt species). To ensure proper performance and warranty coverage, the following conditions must be met: Maximum subfloor temperature: The temperature at the underside of… Continue reading Can your timber flooring be used with underfloor heating?
Yes, We offer competitive installation rates, covered by our master installer warranty. We import a large range of finishing profiles from Europe that go with the flooring we are installing
If you’re installing flooring on stairs, we’ll provide all the necessary compliance documents to meet New Zealand Building Code requirements. Here are the typical slip ratings for our timber floor coatings: Semi-gloss: P1 Low sheen: P2 Matt: P3 Oiled finish: P2 For stairs that may become wet, the NZ Building Code requires a slip rating… Continue reading What are the slip ratings for timber floor coatings?
