Solid Timber Flooring Perth
Solid timber flooring offers various advantages not only in appearance but also more in functionality. However, you can optimize your savings by making sure you install your wooden floors properly. There are many factors to consider and you must make your research and consultation thoroughly. When it comes to installing solid timber floors, there can be no shortcuts.
There are four different ways to install solid timber floors with various pros and cons. One is gluing, which can be applied on concrete and even sub bases made of chipboard as long as the surface is smooth and clean. However, some installers consider glue as too messy, not to mention costly. Another method is nailing, which can be applied on wooden beams and sub bases like chipboard or an old wooden floor. In terms of durability, nailing is often long lasting as long as you invest on the required nailer for the job.
You may also consider floating, wherein the new floor is placed atop a sub base much like a floating floor with no gluing or nailing involved. For this, you need an underlay where your wooden floors can lie on. The advantage of an underlay is that it is a barrier for moisture and will drown the noise of hard soles. The last option is the use of a sticky membrane, which is like floating with a sticky underlay. This may prove to be complicated for beginners in installing solid timber floors for once you attach a board, it may be impossible to move or adjust it.
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