Floors

Floorboards create a warm, classic look, while at the same time offering both strength and rigidity.   Wooden floors are popular for their timeless appeal, and...

Linoleum (or lino for short) is a popular floor covering, thanks mostly to its excellent durability and affordable cost.   Vinyl and linoleum flooring are cheap,...

Parquetry involves patterns and designs made from pieces of wood, and can help to give a classy, ornate look to your floor. Parquet flooring is...

Tiles are available in all manner of sizes, shapes and patterns, and are ideal for use in areas that require waterproofing.   Tiled floors are waterproof...

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.

Particleboard sheet flooring is used to cover large expanses of floor quickly and cheaply, providing a base for other flooring finishes. A worker busy installing...

Screw piers offer a quick, strong and very effective way to install stumps for a house, and can be installed almost anywhere.   Screw piers can...

Steel can be used as an alternative to wood to create a sturdy beam and joist subfloor frame.   Steel framed floors provide extra strength and...

For homes with raised floors—especially on sloping sites or in flood-prone areas—a beam and joist system is one of the most common methods of sub-floor construction in Australia. It’s a tried and tested approach that offers good structural support, design flexibility and accessibility underneath the home.

Suspended slab can be used either for the upper-floors in a multi-storey building, or as a solid base on hilly or uneven terrain. Suspended slab...