Before flooring can be installed, some preparation is needed to ensure everything goes smoothly. With the level check done prior and high spots ground back if required, the concrete subfloor is coated in a moisture barrier. This is typically done the day before or early on the day of installation. Boards are already delivered and the installer unpacks grouping the boards by length, this also gives the installer an opportunity to see the boards and get a sense of the look, features like grain and knots which influences board choice during installation. A line is set to ensure the boards run straight and even from room to room, with no shift in direction.

 

Our timber flooring is typically glued directly to a concrete subfloor, however occasionally there is a need to have another layer beneath or between the concrete and the timber. Apartments are often required to have acoustic matting so checking with your strata body prior to choosing your floor is essential. In some instances ply is installed first to bring varying floor levels into alignment. This is something you may experience if renovating.

An eye for precision is key to bringing the best our of your new timber floor. Cladding staircases and high end installations such as Herringbone pattern takes particular carpentry skills and inherently take more time. The end result is stunning timber floor or staircase that will stand the test of time.