Hardwood or engineered-timber flooring?
monicafowler96
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Comments (10)From the point of view of how we manage our time, which is unrelentingly finite, I don't find oil a practical seal for the traffic and spills of the kitchen area, unless you enjoy constantly tending something, cleaning and re-oiling regularly. Timber floor finishes have changed a lot in recent years. Polyurethane gives timber a distinctly tan/orange colour. Water based seals are a bit more expensive but far more durable in low sheen than polyurethane, and doesn't add that orange tint. If you wet a piece of your timber you will see a similar effect to water-based seal - it intensifies the marks, grains, tones and colour differences somewhat - just like wetting a dry rock or shell intensifies the marks and colours briefly. You can experiment on a piece of your flooring first before making a decision. Good luck with the results - I too think your flooring has great potential....See MoreHardwood floor care
Comments (3)Can I get the company to put this layer of patina on the floors or is it naturally occurring? And does it happen on engineered timber floors?...See MorePros & cons of hardwood floors and tiles
Comments (5)If you are in a hot state, tiles are nice and cool. They can also be good near a North facing window as a heat sink (passive thermal) as long as you have good shading on the window in Summer. Not advised for elderly people. In the kitchen and dining room, dropped items will break. timber is natural and fashionable, good temperature year round. Less good in wet areas. Is not no-maintenance, needs stripping and sanding periodically. Is more forgiving if items dropped, baby falls, or in an earthquake. Is not cheap....See MoreHardwood floor boards outside?
Comments (1)it was very common years ago to have floorboards on front porches. the boards were always run from front to back to allow water to run off each board individually. there needs to be adequate fall on the subfloor to ensure water does not sit on the timber if it wet. the timber itself is fine to use outside, it would be a good idea to cut off the tongue and groove then it really is not too different to decking. I would suggest leaving it outside to acclimatise for a few weeks before installing and depending on the width of the board, the gaps must be suitable for the species....See MoreStyle Precinct Interior Design & Decoration
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