Acoustic underlay
Acoustic underlays sit underneath floor coverings to prevent sound from being carried through to the floor below. They also help to reduce heat transmission,...
Floor checklist
Created and approved by the BUILD.com.au team, this flooring checklist is designed to guide you through the process step by step—whether you’re just starting...
Garage and workshop floors
This is the floor where spills don’t matter, where dirty work is done regularly, where cars are fixed and lawnmowers are taken to pieces...
Hallway and foyer floors
Hallway floors will see more use than most other parts of the house, so it's important that they're strong and resistant to wear.
The...
Kitchen floors
Kitchen floors need to be able to take quite a beating - but they also need to be forgiving on your feet, knees and...
How to choose bedroom floors
Flooring in bedrooms, similarly to that for living rooms, needs to be comfortable and attractive to make the room feel inviting.
How are bedrooom...
Living and dining room floors
Your choice of floor covering for the living room will depend on a number of considerations, but perhaps the most important aspect is comfort.
How...
Laundry floors
Laundry floors are very similar to kitchen floors in terms of demands, and because they're often next to each other these rooms often share...
Bathroom floors
Bathroom floors need to do more than just look good — they have to handle water, provide safety underfoot and last for years without warping, rotting or cracking. Whether you’re renovating or building new, the right floor can make a big difference to how your bathroom performs over time.
What subfloor do I need?
There are a lot of factors that will affect what sort of subfloor your home uses. It's normally not so much a matter of...