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Floors

Everything you need to know about floors and sub floors for your home. From carpets to floorboards, tiles, lino, parquetry, polished concrete and much more.

Ground level concrete slab subfloor

When building or extending a home, one of the most important early decisions is what kind of subfloor system to use. For homes on flat sites with stable soil, a ground-level slab is one of the most common and cost-effective choices.

Stump subfloor

When renovating or building a home with a timber floor, stumps and subfloors play a crucial role in providing stability, ventilation and protection from moisture. Whether you’re working on a traditional Queenslander-style home or a modern raised floor, knowing the basics of stumps and subfloor construction helps ensure your renovation stands the test of time.

Types of subfloor

There are quite a few elements that go into holding up your lovely ceramic bathroom tiles or your polished parquet flooring. Read all about...
Tiles

Tiles

Tiles feature in almost every home, and are particularly common in bathrooms and kitchens. Tiles are a strong design feature. What are tiles? Tiles are a...
Frameless shower

Wall and floor materials in showers

The types walls and floors in your shower will affect how much maintenance it needs, how long it lasts and how safe it is. The...