How much does timber flooring cost?
Do you have a newly built house?
Or do you want to change its old flooring?
Are you looking for the right flooring for your home?
Timber flooring might be just what you are looking for!
The beauty of timber flooring
Once upon a timber flooring was your only option but now in modern times, wooden floors are only one of a huge range to choose from. Despite the changing trends, you are still able to get beautiful timber flooring at an affordable price and due to the beauty and long life wooden is popular again.
Timber flooring is,
- Timeless
- Beautiful and Stylish
- Smooth underfoot
- Warm in winter / cool in summer
Timber flooring can be your home’s most striking feature. Themed to match your décor and interior design, it will make your home cozy,warm and classy. Timber flooring is also non allergenic and only requires a little maintenance for years of service.
What about its cost?
Timber flooring is affordable – given the fact that it is durable and can last for many years. No need to replace it for another 15 years or more. The cost of timber flooring installation depends on some factors such as:
- Type of timber flooring
- Size of the timber you choose
Type of timber flooring
Not all wood is the same and timber flooring prices vary depending of the type of timber you choose. There are many choices like solid wood, bamboo, parquetry and laminates.
Size of the timber you choose
The size and the dimension of the timber effects the cost of your new flooring. Larger timbers are more expensive than the smaller ones.
Timber flooring installation cost
The cost of timber flooring is determined by other things like the location of your house and the size of the area where your flooring is to be installed and any preparation needed to existing floors.
How much does timber flooring cost?
Do not worry about getting lost with your budget because you can ask to a quote so you know exactly what the cost will be and guess what you might be surprised at how affordable your new flooring will be. Ring today and in no time, you will have new beautiful, stunning timber flooring in your home.
For your all timber flooring installation needs, contact D.I.Y Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring, Bunbury. Give us a call, our quotes are free.
What type of wood flooring is the best choice?
Marri hardwood flooring
Wood flooring is a great way to create a warm, natural environment in your home. They are beautiful and a classic option which convey eleganceas well as style for you home.
However, before buying and installing wooden flooring in your home, you have to choose what type of wood flooring you want.
Did you know there are 3 different styles of wood flooring?
- Solid Wood
- Engineered Flooring and
- Laminate
What type of wood flooring is the best choice?
Let’s look at each type of wood flooring:
Whether you want the real thing in the form of “engineered flooring” or go for laminate flooring, which is quite affordable.
Solid wood flooring at its best
Solid flooring will create a natural and warm ambiance in your home – perfect especially during wintertime. They are also very durable and can last for a really long time. They can be sanded and refinished many times over making them look like new again. With solid wood flooring, you have many choices of species, types and colours.
Engineered flooring
This type of flooring uses the latest technology in wood flooring. Engineered flooring is a floor board which is made using a layered construction of more than one piece of timber, where a thin layer of hardwood in glued on top of a softwood layered base. This top layer is glued in multiple directions to increase the strength and stability of the layer of solid timber and is responsible for the reducing the movement of a wood floor.
Engineered wood floors are resistant to moisture and this makes them a durable and strong wood flooring option. Engineered flooring can look like a real solid wood flooring.
The downside of this type of flooring is it can be harder to clean and much harder to repair if damaged.
Laminate flooring
Laminate flooring doesn’t contain any real wood, but imitate the material through a printed pattern set. This type of flooring is easy to install. Laminate flooring is a great option for those on a budget yet looking for a classy and modern alternative to carpets or other flooring option.
Still not sure what type of wood flooring to choice?
Each type of wood flooring has its pros and cons. Set yourself a budget and then contact D.I.Y Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring. We can give you great advice on the flooring option which will suit your need.
Ring us now on 0409 081 679 and let us guide you with our expert advice!
Best Flooring Choice | What flooring is best for my home?
There are a lot of options to choose from when thinking about flooring for your home.
Where to start can be daunting. Your choices include tiles, carpets, cork, vinyl and woods. Of course in each category there are still more options and variations.
How to choose for the best flooring?
Here are some things to think about
- Firstly think of the use of the room.
- Who will use the room
- What style of home you would like to create.
Choosing for the best flooring will become easier once you know what style you like in the interior design of your house and how and who will use the room. For example you are unlikely to put solid wood flooring or carpet in your bathroom but these options would be perfect for the living room.
What are the types of flooring?
There are many materials your flooring can be made of , a lot of the choice come down to personal option:
- Tiles
- Carpets
- Vinyl
- Cork
- Wood – Solid or Laminate
- Parquetry
Tile floorings are commonly made up of ceramic, stone or glass material that are hard-wearing and are perfect to cover wet area areas like your bathroom, kitchen or even patios.
Carpet on the other hand are popular in bedrooms and are great on cold winter mornings. Different kinds of carpet designs are now available making your home even more unique than ever. Practically speaking, carpets can cost less than hardwood or ceramic tile flooring but will need replacing sooner.
Carpets are not good for allergy suffers and must be vacuumed regularly to prevent a build up on dirt and dust mites.
Vinyl is an all-round good option but will have a shorter life span than many flooring options.
Cork, is a fabulous option for work areas, children playroom and area that people stand in for long periods of time. Cork is every environmental friendly, forgiving (things will generally bounce when dropped), have great noise properties and perfect for all seasons.
Hardwood or timber flooring the most common type of flooring, they will create a natural look for your home and suits all styles from traditional right through to modern. Wood flooring brings warmth to your home and makes it look elegant and classy. Solid wood is fabulous for modern and minimalist décor and of course the only option is a heritage home. Wood is perfect for allergy suffers and so easy to clean.
Some people thing wood flooring is difficult to look after and has to be treated with kid gloves, no so.
Laminates are also available for the budget conscious or in need or temporary flooring, you can choose an laminated ones looking like a parquetry pattern but not really made up of wood, rather from plastic materials. The cost will be very economical but will not last or stand up to the foot traffic of your home.
Parquetry is the perfect addition to any wood floor, it just steps your home up into that luxury category and you will be pleasantly surprised what this elegant look costs. A parquetry feature can become a work of art in its own right and will surely be a talking point with your guests.
What flooring is best for my home?
There is no one size fits all!
A combination of flooring type might suit your needs. Every home is different and you will need to choose what suits your home and style best. When choosing timber, hardwood, cork, bamboo or parquetry style talk to D.I.Y. Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring are your flooring specialists. We bring your house plans to life and we can discussed the options that are available to you.
How hard is a timber floor?
Contemplating on replacing your floor with a timber floor? Well, you’ve got yourself in for some big surprises! Timber flooring has been the choice of many homeowners because of its durability, hardness and uniqueness.
Timber floors make your home elegant looking, classy and stylish. More so, timber flooring is hard allowing it to last for many long years.
How hard is a timber floors?
Timber floors are attractive and they provide a good walking surface in your home. When polished these floors really come to life and with a proper finish can bring out the inner beauty of the wood.
Yes, but you have heard stories of how not all floors are the same and are timber floors really durable and hard? Timber floors are hard, but the level of hardness depends on the type of wood that is used for the flooring. Timber floors can be made from two types of wood – hardwood or softwood.
As it turns out, hardwoods are not necessarily a harder material and softwoods is a softer material. Confused?
There are woods that are light in weight, have less density and yet are considered to be hardwood such as a balsa wood.
The hardness of a timber floor is not measured through the kind of wood being used, but by the resistance of wood to indentation. For reference, you check out the Janka Hardness Test and see the hardness level of wood that you are thinking about for your new timber flooring.
Many Australian hardwoods are rated as very hard like:
- Blackbutt
- Marri
- Jarrah
For your floors, choose a wood with a hardness rating of moderately hard.
Good wooden floors, guaranteed!
Timber floors are durable, but not necessarily made from the hardest wood. A timber floor can be made from softwoods and yet can withstand the test of time. With new timber flooring, needs to be hard wearing if you choose correctly and it is laid correctly it may even outlast your home.
Confused? Yes, it is a complicated matter so best to give D.I.Y. Parquetry, Timber and Cork Flooring a call on 0409 081 679 so they can guide you through the choosing process. Not all woods are the same. D.I.Y. Parquetry give you free measure, quotes and advice.
How to choose a wooden floor for your home?
Wooden floors, something for every style, every house, your home!
Wooden floors are:
- Warm
- Beautiful
- Easy to clean
- Hypoallergenic
Wood floors are unparalleled in their beauty, warmth and longevity. These and more are why we love the wood floors and you should too!
Why choose wood floors?
Wood flooring can last for more than a century. Wooden floors are the choice of many homeowners – you should too! They are comfortable, stylish and convenient. Simply spoken, they bring life to your home. With solid wood after years of use you can sand them and refinish to continue to give even longer life.
Choosing the best wooden floor
There are two types of wooden floors for your home – solid wood floors and engineered wood floors. These two are both wooden floors, but they differ in textures, styles and designs. You can choose between these two, just make sure you consider your own taste and needs. Your chosen wooden floors should:
- Complement your home’s architectural style
- Enhance your home’s interior design
- Bring out your home’s natural beauty
- Match your home’s décor and furniture
- Makes you comfortable
Make your home beautiful
A good wooden floor will not just enhance your home’s interior, but bring out its inner beauty and make it more comfortable to live there. Wooden floors are great insulators, which keep you warm during winter and cooler during the summer heat plus suppress noise too. Amazing, isn’t it?
Your wooden floors aren’t just functional and decorative but can also make your life easier, give you extra comfort. What more can you ask for?
To see the whole range of wooden floor styles, types and finishes contact D.I.Y Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring. We are your flooring specialist. You can call us now for your free quote or drop by into our showrooms in Bunburyand see first hand our wonderful flooring options. Remember we travel so call today.
Should you have a wooden floor in your home?
Yes, wooden floors make our home truly unique. They have an attractive finish that suits just about any type of homes. Our wooden floors make us happy because they make our life comfortable in so many ways. Here are some benefits that wooden floors offer:
- Long lasting floors, they can last for decades. With little maintenance, you can keep your wooden floor at its best for longer years.
- Class and character. Wooden floors add a touch class like no other flooring can and give great character to your home. Wooden floors are perfect for modern minimalist house right through to your classic heritage home giving a strength yet classy ambiance to it.
- Increase of home’s market value. Wooden floors are highly sort after and add value to your home.
If you are concerned about the environment and your families health and lets face it today we all have to be; then a wood floor is perfect for you.
Wooden floors offer homeowners fantastic environment benefits too.
- Save water and energy
- Healthier environment
- Recyclable
Save water and energy
Wooden floors last for a very long time so they don’t need to be replace every 5 or 10 years so this uses much less water and energy. Wood for flooring can also be grown in plantations as a renewable crop saving water again.
Healthier indoor environment
Dust mites don’t get trapped in wood like they do in carpet, a quick sweep out with a regular weekly vacuum with keep your floor in tip top conditions. Not trapping the dust mites is great for asthma and allergy suffers. Wood floors don’t give off toxic ordours like some flooring can. You don’t have to worry about your family’s health because indoor air quality is better with wooden floors.
Recyclable
Wooden floors can last for hundreds of years. With a bit of TLC you shouldn’t have to replace your wooden floor in your lifetime. If you decided to replace your wooden floor eg change of use for the room, renovating and making the room bigger etc, then you can recycle the floor boards. Use them to build great furniture pieces, outdoor furniture or if all else fail burn them as firewood. With wooden floors, you always get something from it when its service life ends.
Should you have a wooden floor in your home?
Yes most definitely with wooden floors, the options are endless! Call DIY Parquetry, Timber and Cork Flooring and get a free measure and quote today!
How much does a timber floor cost?
How much does a timber floor cost?
This is just a simple question, but the answer depends on several factors:
- type of timber flooring
- grade of wood
- installation (installed or DIY)
- size of the area to have the flooring
- location of your home
Type of Flooring
The first thing you need to consider is the type of flooring, should it be solid timber, laminate, direct stick floors, floating floors, parquetry or pre-finished floors.
Next is the grade of the timbers; select, standard and better, standard grade, and feature and better, feature and economy. The price differs with each grade and can be based on the appearance of the timber rather than its quality. Floor boards are priced on varying quality, widths and lengths.
Installation Costs of Timber Floors
Installation cost of timber floors depends on the type of flooring you choose. For instance, solid timber flooring requires more time and careful preparation than a pre-finished flooring requires. With DIY Parquetry, Cork & Timber Flooring installation charge at a cost per metre. Parquet floors is also are at a cost per metre but with an addition to the total cost depending on the complexity of the pattern that was chosen.
Timber steps are charged per step because the process of installation is quite complex. For example, if the timber steps are to be laid unto a concrete slab, it would need proper sealing and additional moisture barrier as protection. In DIY Parquetry, Cork & Timber Flooring, glues, sealants and other products needed for the installation process are included in the costing.
Sanding which is very important in timber flooring is also included in the cost of installation. Beading and skirting is extra depending on the type you already have or choose for your new floor. Discuss all factors your installer to ensure everything falls perfectly.
Room preparation for timber flooring
Room preparation is very important to the final finish of your floor. We can help you prepare the room where the timber flooring is to be installed, remove all carpets, lino and other materials to ensure everything is clean and set before the installation begins.
Here at DIY Parquetry, Cork & Timber Flooring, we always recommend customers visit timber showrooms to see the different options on offer, you can see samples of timbers, finishes, standards, board sizes and coatings. Can’t make it into Bunbury; call and we can come and see you for a free measure, quote and to discuss options.
Call DIY Parquetry, Cork & Timber Flooring now to discuss your requirements and get a FREE quote.
How to prepare for DIY floor sanding project
Are your floor looking tired? Old floors don’t need to be replaced – not just yet. To bring back your floors to their former glory, you can always resand it. It’s amazing how tired, ageing and discoloured hardwood floor can be transformed into a gorgeous, new looking floor in just a day or two!
DIY floor sanding project
Don’t have to do over the weekend? Whether you have plenty of breaks or just want to try resanding your floor on your own, it’s a great project for you to do. You’ll make use of your time and you’ll end up having a beautiful floor that your home should have. When you are about to embark through your resanding project, there are some things you should prepare.
Here are some preparations for you:
- Empty the room. You should make sure all the furniture and other things are move outside so you will have plenty of space to move around easily.
- Remove floor coverings. Ensure that your floor is smooth on the surface and doesn’t have any coverings at all – even nails.
- Vacuum the room. When you vacuum the entire room, you can get rid of dirt and other debris, giving a clean surface to resand.
- Block up doorways. This will prevent the dust from getting into another room but keep your windows open for proper ventilation.
- Watch for protruding nails. If there are any that you can’t remove, drive its head below the surface using a hammer.
And, there you go – you are now ready to start resanding your floor.
How to prepare for DIY floor sanding project
Make sure you follow all the necessary preparations above so you can have an easy time resanding your floor – and it can make your project faster too. Are you ready to give your old floor a new, gorgeous look? Try resanding it!
Need to install new hardwood floor? For all your hardwood floor needs, contact D.I.Y. Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring. We offer flooring installation services on different flooring such as cork, bamboo and parquetry. Ring us today for a free measure and quote.
How to design a home with a hardwood floor?
Are you thinking of installing a hardwood floor in your home? Awesome! Now, for the overall design of your home. Hardwood floor is subtly inviting, comforting and looks casually luxurious and will be your home’s best feature. You want to accentuate it by making sure your décor and home style will match it, but how? The number one key here is to create contrast.
Creating colour contrast
Where to start with your decorating? How will the colour contrast work? Fortunately, you don’t need to be a designer to be able to create something wonderful inside your home. Let’s explore a few simple design tips to help you maximise the beauty of your home.
Contrasting the hues and shades in your home could create a harmonious splendour. Here’s what you should do:
- If you have a light floor, opt for a darker wall – doesn’t have to be too dark but dark enough to ensure that the contrast is accentuated. The furniture should be light and minimalistic.
- Experiment with accessories. Choose vibrant colour accessories. Imagine having a grey wall with a white sofa with an orange rug and a lime green ornament. Let your imagination run wild while decorating and have a bit of fun with it.
- For dark coloured floors, choose light coloured walls and a leather sofa. Make sure your sofa is a bit lighter or darker than your floor so it will not create an overcrowded look.
- Bleached floors are fun! You can paint your wall red and add oak furniture for a stylish effect. Or you can colour your walls sky blue and add a white sofa for that seaside
How to design a home with a hardwood floor?
With hardwood floors, there are just so many ways to decorate your home – the possibilities are endless! Remember, there is never a right or wrong way to decorate but what only feels right for you. Need to install a new hardwood floor? Contact D.I.Y. Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring for all your needs. Ring us today for a free quote.
What is the best flooring for people with allergies?
Having an allergy stinks! You need to be careful with your choices especially the things you use around the home. Did you know that a percentage of allergy attacks are caused by your floor? This reason is why it’s important to choose your floor wisely – especially if you have a family member with allergies.
Avoid carpets!
Using carpets are a no no! While you may be able to keep your carpet clean regularly, you cannot prevent your carpet from trapping dirt, dust and allergens. You’ll be surprised at the level of allergens trapped in your carpet daily. Even with the strongest vacuum and a deep clean, you might find some allergen particles remain. So to stay safe, say no to carpeting!
Choose hardwood flooring instead!
The best flooring option for people with allergies are ones that are flat, smooth and easy to clean. It allows you to keep your floor clean all the time without exerting much effort. Hardwood floors are easy to clean and smooth too! You’d be surprised how fast and easy you can clean your hardwood floor.
Another good choice is a cork floor.
A cork floor is made with all natural materials which means it doesn’t contain any volatile organic compounds. These are bad for people with allergies as it can trigger an attack at any time.
What is the best flooring for people with allergies?
Try plain timber floors or cork, these floors are naturally beautiful and offer smooth surfaces. They don’t just provide a better alternative but can make your home gorgeous too! For more information on your flooring options or to schedule a free in-home consultation, call D.I.Y. Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring at 0409 081 679 today.