Australian homeowners generally have a love affair with timber flooring, as this natural material offers timeless elegance and durability to match. There are some exciting new flooring products that we will delve into in this short article.
Seasoned hardwood
Mahogany is very popular, as is jarrah and other local trees; if your budget stretches to hardwood, talk to the best flooring suppliers in Geelong and take a look at their seasoned timber products; if you have the room dimension sizes, your local timber supplier can provide you a quote that includes installation and this ensures you have a long warranty on materials and labour. The great thing about solid timber flooring is you can re-sand the floor every few years, then apply a couple of protective coats of polyurethane varnish; hardwood floors last a lifetime when looked after.
Engineered timber
If you love the look and feel of timber but are not prepared to pay the high price, engineered timber is a perfect alternative, as it comes in a range of stunning timber finishes. The inner core comprises of numerous layers of composite material that is criss-crossed for added strength, with a 3-5mm outer layer of real timber.
Luxury vinyl tiles
Known as LVT, this product comes in many finishes in stone, slate and timber; vinyl is very easy to work with and the tiles can be installed on any substrate. Take a drive to your local timber supplier where you can browse the many flooring products; vinyl is extremely durable and 100% waterproof, making it ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Click here for tips to keep down the cost of a home improvement project.
Hybrid flooring
Hybrid flooring takes the best qualities of vinyl and laminate to create a flooring material that simply ticks all the boxes. It is waterproof, easy to install and can be laid on any substrate. To browse the many samples, either visit a timber supplier or search online for their website and read about the range of flooring materials available at affordable prices.
Laminate flooring
Durability at very affordable prices, laminate flooring products are a firm favourite with Aussie homeowners and for many reasons. Much like viny, laminate has a high-resolution digital image under the protective layer, bringing you the best in terms of colours and natural woodgrains.
Visit your local timber showroom
While you can get a good idea of how a material will look by visiting the supplier’s website, the best idea is to visit a showroom, where you can see and experience the many products installed. The staff are very helpful and if you know the surface area of the rooms in question, they can give you an all-inclusive quote on any of their products.
All of the above, with the exception of solid timber, offer a maintenance-free solution with excellent durability and a wide range of finishes and if you would like to learn more, visit your local timber supplier and take the first steps to new elegant flooring.
