with Preference Floors

Selection process

Oak is a natural product and due to the many facets involved in the manufacturing process , each batch , whilst reasonably consistent , will display possible grade and colour batch variations . Quality guidelines are established with manufacturing partners to set boundaries on variations of colour and grade .

An Elk Falls Natural finished floor .

Importantly , always check and confirm your selection when you buy . The samples are just that ; a reflection of one piece of nature at a given time . Store samples will often deepen or lighten depending on the surface colour and exposure to both direct and indirect UV . Pre-installation To avoid unwanted surprises please make sure the batch you received at site is consistent with the specification before installation . Ideally , make sure someone checks the colour prior to installation .

Don ’ t take a risk , open a few cartons to satisfy yourself , if in doubt make immediate contact with where you bought them . A new floor installed over an existing floor that has squeaks and movement etc . will not fix structural subfloor problems .

The sub-floor in both new and or existing construction requires careful assessment to make sure the new floor is suitable for installation . Remedial activities such as levelling , re-fixing joists and bearers , replacing rotten timber are common considerations . A flat , secure and dry substrate is essential to achieve a quality outcome . Installation methods Installation methods include both tongue and groove ( T & G ) direct fix method and click assembly for floating installations . Both methods are excellent but the time factor needs to be considered .

T & G direct fix requires a higher budget and will take longer to install , whereas the

direct fix method will provide an improved acoustic outcome and feel along with minimal expansion requirements .

Patented click floating installations are popular as they are a convenient and cost effective method for modern construction . To improve acoustic performance they will require a quality 2mm acoustic underlay with a moisture vapour barrier to improve transmission sound , impact noise and impede moisture ingress .

Most importantly , click floating installations will require perimeter and room to room expansion / transition trims to break the individual room . They are recommended in our installation guides and if left out by the installer will impact on the floor performance and our warranty provisions . Care and maintenance For all engineered oak flooring correct maintenance and cleaning is required to keep your floor looking great . Preventative maintenance includes the installation of quality mats at all entrances and felt protectors on furniture legs to prevent scratching .

On-going maintenance includes proper cleaning methods and use of protective cleaning products to keep the floor looking good . A correctly maintained timber floor should almost never need to be sanded back to bare timber . Avoid using any generic floor cleaning solutions regularly sold as Floor Cleaner . Generic floor cleaning solutions will damage the floor coating . Bona or Loba floor care products are a safe and reliable way to

A Prestige Oak Parana finish .

keep your floor in great shape . Preference Floors is a 100 per cent Australian owned company specialising in the wholesale distribution of a wide range of flooring products .

For further information on timber veneer floors see www . preferencefloors . com . au or visit Homelegend Rugs & Flooring Shop , 7A McGraths Hill Home , 10-16 Industry Rd , Vineyard .

Call : 4577 2508 , M : 0414 101 898 , E : hrfmcgrathshill @ gmail . com W : www . homelegend . com . au .