One of the most common mistakes is applying the wrong method to the wood, which results in an uneven grain. We have over 25 years of experience in installation, repair and maintenance and know how to deliver a professional floor installation job every time.
You'll be amazed at the choices you have of different types of wood and designs, and the richness and warmth of real solid hardwood floorboards. Allen Brothers Flooring have been proving floor installations in Perth for over 25 years and have built a strong reputation in delivering quality workmanship.
We work closely with all of our clients right through the whole project from the initial stages of selecting the type of wood, right through to the final stages of sanding and coating. Having completed hardwood floor installations for customers throughout Perth, we can offer our clients a vast range of wood selections including Jarrah, Blackbutt, Spotted Gum, Karri, Oak and Ironbark.
Before you decide on which type of floors to choose for your home or commercial space, we invite you to talk to us first for expert advice. You can call us on 0407 983 020.
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2. 5 Best types of timber for your floor
3. Why should you choose timber floors?
4. Engineers vs laminate vs solid timber flooring
Here at Allen Brothers Flooring, we’ve been installing timber flooring for over 30 years (and 20+ years in Perth). Let’s take a detailed look at what it takes to install beautiful wood flooring:
- Ideally, before we begin, you will have already finished other work, such as plastering, rendering, and painting. Not only do these jobs risk damage to the floor, but they also introduce moisture into the atmosphere. If you have recently plastered or painted, we must wait until they have fully dried before we can install the floor.
- Once the room is ready, we need to check that the subfloor is level and even. Uneven surfaces must be repaired using a self-leveling compound.
We also check the subfloor for moisture that might rise into the wood and cause swelling. If moisture is not sufficiently low, we may need to install a moisture barrier.
Finally, the subfloor must be cleaned to ensure it is free of dirt, paint, or old adhesive. This can soak into the wood and damage it or prevent the new adhesive from working properly.
- Your new wood floor should be left in the room where it will be installed for at least seven days prior to installation. We do this to expose it to the normal atmosphere in the room: changes in temperature and humidity can cause the wood to expand or contract, and we need this to happen before we install.
- The adhesive is applied to the subfloor, normally starting at the longest wall. The hardwood flooring is placed on it and pressed down firmly; any excess adhesive is wiped away.
To achieve a pleasing finish, wood is mixed from several boxes – this is because the wood varies in colour and we want to show a range of hues in each area of the room.
We use spacers to create a 10mm expansion gap all the way around the room (which can later be covered by skirting boards). This accounts for if the wood expands due to a change in the conditions of the room. Failure to do this can cause the pieces to push against each other and cause damage.
- Without protection, dirt can quickly become ingrained into the floors, making them dull and removing their shine. Traffic and wear and tear can also be an issue. The solution is to apply an appropriate coating to the hardwood to protect it from damage and seal it from dirt. We use a wide variety of high-quality oils and wax to seal your floor and keep it looking perfect.
Are you interested in having a new floor installed? Contact Allen Brother Flooring on 0407 983 020 or get a Quick Quote online.
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High quality and careful job on the floor installation, sanding, polishing, coatings and repairs. We will restore your wooden floor and make it look brand new again.
We are confident in our experience and expertise and with that, we stand by all of our work. All completed projects are back up to 5 years warranty. We provide expert advice plus aftercare maintenance.
Safety is our number one priority. Every time we implement floor installation, restoration, maintenance or aftercare jobs, we always make sure everything that is involved in the process is secured, protected and safe.
We have over 30 years of experience and 20+ years in Perth, providing floor installations, sanding, restorations and repairs. We know the ins and outs of the flooring industry, and if the products are not good enough, we will not even recommend them to you.
Australian & Family Owned operated business. Trusted and highly recommended. We continue to thrive as we receive a lot of referrals from our previous customers. Over 70% of our customers have also been our clients for the past ten years.
