When it comes to choosing the right timber flooring for your space, it’s essential to understand the different options available and how to care for them. This guide will provide you with valuable insights into our various timber floor brands and their specific features.
What is an engineered timber floor?
- An affordable alternative to solid timber floors
- Quick and easy to install, often without additional staining or finishes
- Typically constructed from a 3mm timber veneer and an 11mm plywood core
How do you care for a timber floor?
While specific care instructions may differ between timber floor ranges, the following tips are essential for maintaining any timber floor in pristine condition:
- Use Protective Barriers: Place protective pads or barriers on furniture legs to prevent scratches.
- Trim Pet Nails: Regularly trim your pets’ nails to minimize the risk of scratches.
- Avoid Steam and Wet Mops: Never use steam mops or wet mops, as excessive moisture can damage the floor.
- Choose the Right Cleaners: Avoid ammonia-based cleaners, mineral spirits, wax-based products, detergents, abrasive soaps, and vinegar, as these can harm the finish and integrity of the floor.
How is a timber floor installed?
Timber floors can be installed using two primary methods:
- Floating Floor: Cost-effective and quick to install, with easy maintenance since damaged planks can be easily replaced without disturbing the rest of the floor.
- Direct Stick Installation: Secure and durable, ideal for high traffic areas due to its stable fit, though more challenging to remove.
Topdeck Flooring
Wooden-Land
- Timber veneer ranges from 3mm to 6mm thick
- Available in sizes 1.82m x 0.13m or 1.82m x 0.18m
- Utilizes a 5G lock system
- Features 9 layers of lacquer finish
- 25-year structural residential warranty and a 5-year residential warranty for the finish
- Installed as a floating timber floor
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Castel Nuevo (Herringbone)
- Brushed surface to highlight natural oak grain texture
- Board size is 60cm x 12cm with tongue and groove locking
- 8-layer lacquer finish
- Lifetime structural warranty and 20-year coating warranty
- Core features multiple layers of ply for added stability
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Care Tips for Topdeck Flooring
- Regularly vacuum or sweep
- Use a pH-neutral floor cleaner and a microfibre cloth or damp mop
- Avoid thick rugs that can trap moisture
- For scratches: Clean with a floor cleaner for surface scratches; polish deeper scratches; replace severely damaged boards
Wild River
Classic & Endeavour (Recycled)
- Hand-oiled during production and a second coat applied after installation
- Boards have significant tonal variation for a natural look
- Board size is 1.9m x 0.19m, with a 15mm thickness
- 4mm oak layer on an 11mm plywood multi-layered base
- Direct stick installation
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Care Tips for Wild River
- Avoid using microfibre cloths as they may draw oil from the boards
- Use Whittle Waxes Floor Care concentrate and a foam mop
- Re-oil every 5 years to maintain longevity and colour
- Underfloor heating should not exceed 22 degrees Celsius
7Oaks
European Oak
- Lacquered Finish
- Board size is 1.9m x 0.19m with a 14mm thickness
- Mixed eucalyptus and poplar plywood base
- Glue-down installation
- Follow standard care instructions
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Terra Mater
LakeWood & LinWood
- Standard plank size of 1.9m x 0.19m with a 14mm thickness
- Hand-scraped texture
- 20-year domestic warranty
- Matte finish lacquer
- Can be installed as floating or direct stick
- Lifetime structural warranty and 20-year domestic wear warranty
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By understanding the specifics of each timber floor brand and following the appropriate care guidelines, you can ensure your flooring remains beautiful and durable for years to come. For further advice and professional installation services, feel free to visit our showroom at 5 Gregory Street Queanbeyan NSW 2620.
