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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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...
What subfloor do I need?

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...
How to pick flooring

How to pick your flooring

Choosing the right surfaces for floors is as much about safety and suitability as it is about style. Find out how to make the...