Flooring Inspiration & Advice
Ready to update your flooring? Our team has decades of experience in the industry, so you’ve come to the right place to find the latest information about different types of floors, interior design, and much more.
Here you can read up on the latest design trends, DIY vs professional installation, care and maintenance, and much more. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please reach out. We’d love to help.
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No matter how much you love your pet, you don’t want him or her ruining your stylish new floor. So, what’s a pet owner to do? Get a cat or dog-friendly floor of course! We outline which types of flooring are suitable for pets, and which ones you should stay away from.
Most hardwood flooring problems aren’t product faults; they’re caused by moisture, slab conditions, and installation shortcuts. Learn why timber floors fail, how engineered timber behaves differently, and what actually prevents gapping, cupping, and delamination.
Laminate cops a bad rap, but most of the problems people see like swollen edges, peaking, lifted joins; come back to moisture and rushed installs, not the product. Here’s what really causes laminate to fail in Australia and the simple steps that stop 90% of issues.
Hybrid flooring is tough and waterproof, but it’s not foolproof. Most problems; peaking, gapping and joint failure, come from subfloor issues, moisture or installation shortcuts. Here’s how to avoid the common headaches.
Most flooring failures aren’t product defects; they’re site issues. Uneven slabs, moisture, skipped acclimatisation and ignored installation rules cause the majority of problems. This guide explains why floors fail across all major categories.
Learn how to clean engineered hardwood and timber floors the right way. Sweep or vacuum daily, damp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner, and skip the steam mop for lasting shine.
Comparing hybrid flooring vs engineered timber? Clem Sturgess explains the real differences in look, cost, and durability; helping you choose the right floor for your lifestyle.
Across Australia, rising slab moisture and high alkalinity are quietly attacking the PVC cores through alkaline hydrolysis. Here’s what’s really happening beneath your floor, which products are most at risk, and how a $30 roll of builder’s plastic can save you thousands.
Looking for flooring that can handle heavy foot traffic? This guide breaks down the most durable options from waterproof vinyl and hybrid to scratch-resistant laminate, tiles, timber, and carpet.
House flipping in Australia isn’t just about profit; it’s about transforming tired homes into dream properties. We share how we turned a dated Powell Street duplex into a buyer’s dream and the exact lessons you can use for your own flips.
Meet Our Expert Contributors
Get inspiration from the latest interior designs gurus. They will help you discover future trends, product inspiration, design concepts and more.
Clem has been in the flooring industry for 25+ years and is our resident expert on hard flooring. Learn more about his expertise here.
With 15+ years of experience in Ecommerce and SEO, Brad has built Online Flooring Store into one of Australia's largest flooring retailers.
Levi is a trades marketing specialist with a passion for flooring. Levi enjoys discovering what the latest news, products and tips are from the industry.
Beau’s flooring industry experience started as a young teenager working for his father’s business.
Charlie and James are the duo behind Ikigai Bush Retreat; an ambitious renovation project turned thriving short stay accommodation in the Moore River region.
Emily is the co-founder of Fast Flip Formula and one of Australia’s most recognised property flippers. Emily has flipped more than 45 properties across the country, turning “cosmetically challenged” houses into dream homes.
In 1994 Jon transitioned into the screens and blinds industry from hospitality and bought a business specialising in security screens, vertical blinds and roller blinds.
Shannon has been in the construction industry since he was 14 when he started working in a ceiling-fixing business. He later began his wall and ceiling fixing apprenticeship.
Sharma has sanded, treated, and polished decking and timber flooring for over 25 years. He started learning, off siding and working with the very best until he was ready to start his own business, Alliance Floor Sanding, which is nearly entirely built up from referral customers.
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