At Know-How Timber Flooring, we recognise that selecting the ideal flooring solution requires careful consideration. While numerous factors impact the quality of your floors, our unwavering commitment lies in delivering outstanding quality, a trustworthy reputation, and a fair and reasonable price.
With an abundance of options available, it is important that every customer thinks carefully about their personal circumstances to identify a flooring solution that precisely aligns with your rneeds.
Key Considerations for Choosing the Right Flooring
Selecting the most suitable flooring for your home is about finding the right levels of aesthetics and functionality. Different types of floors offer distinct appearances and performance characteristics.
Before any project begins, we will consult with you and help you consider the following factors before making your final decision:
- Lifestyle and Family: Are you a household with children or pets? Increased traffic, potential accidents, stains, and wear and tear are common in such environments. Opting for durable flooring that withstands rigorous use and minimizes damage is highly recommended. We have another blog article about timber hardness that will help you understand the durability of different options. Our experts can guide you towards resilient flooring solutions that also looks great.
- Care and Maintenance: Different flooring materials require varying levels of maintenance. While some are low maintenance, others demand more attention. Neglecting maintenance routines can compromise the longevity and aesthetic appeal of your floors. Conduct thorough research on the specific maintenance requirements of your chosen flooring options to make informed decisions.
- Moisture levels in each room: Timber is a natural material that is susceptible to changes in moisture, temperature, and humidity levels. Fluctuations in these environmental factors will impact the stability and integrity of timber floors.
High humidity levels can cause timber to absorb moisture, leading to expansion and potential warping or cupping of the floorboards. Conversely, low humidity levels can result in the loss of moisture from the timber, causing shrinkage and creating gaps between the floorboards. It is essential to maintain a balanced humidity level within the recommended range to prevent these issues. - Temperature levels in each room: Temperature variations can also affect timber floors, and some timber flooring products cope with this better than others. Extreme heat or cold can cause the timber to expand or contract, which may result in buckling or cracking. It is crucial to ensure proper insulation and temperature control within the space to minimize these temperature-related fluctuations.
- Light levels in each room: Exposure to direct sunlight can cause fading and discoloration of timber floors over time. Ultraviolet (UV) rays can degrade the finish and surface of the timber, diminishing its natural beauty. Implementing measures such as installing blinds or using protective coatings can help mitigate the damaging effects of sunlight on timber floors.
Acclimatisation
Your chosen timber still needs to acclimatise to each room before being installed. It’s a blend of science and experience to know exactly how long the timber should sit in the room, as well as how the timber should be laid while acclimatising.
Customers might become frustrated as this process is going on. It might seem that nothing is going on. But it’s incredibly important to just let the timber sit there for a few days before fixing it to the floor.
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Wherever you are in Sydney, our experts will bring your timber flooring project to life. We’d love to come and have an informal chat about your needs, whatever stage of planning you are at.