Timber Flooring And Rugs

Tag: Durable Flooring

  • Stylish Rugs for Businesses

    Stylish Rugs for Businesses

    Discover Modern Handmade Rugs at Payless United Flooring

    At Payless United Flooring, we pride ourselves on offering a stunning collection of modern handmade rugs that serve as the perfect centerpiece for any space. Whether you’re looking to elevate the aesthetics of your boutique, gallery, or office, our rugs offer a unique blend of artistry and functionality. see our wide range here.

     

    Rugs for businesses
    Rugs for businesses

    Why Choose Modern Handmade Rugs?

    Unique Artistry: Each rug is meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring that every piece is one-of-a-kind. The intricate designs and vibrant colors can transform any room, making it more inviting and visually appealing.

    Quality Craftsmanship: Our modern handmade rugs are created using premium materials and traditional techniques, resulting in durable and high-quality pieces uhthat stand the test of time. These rugs are not just floor coverings; they are works of art that add character and charm to your space.

    Versatile Designs: From bold geometric patterns to subtle abstract designs, our collection caters to a wide range of tastes and styles. Whether you prefer a minimalist look or a more eclectic vibe, you’ll find the perfect rug to complement your décor.

    Modern Rugs for your business
    Modern Rugs for your business

    Enhance Your Business Space

    Adding a modern handmade rug to your business environment does more than just improve aesthetics. It brings life and energy to your space, creating a welcoming atmosphere for your clients and customers. Here’s how our rugs can benefit your business:

    • Create a Memorable First Impression: A well-chosen rug can set the tone for your entire space, leaving a lasting impression on visitors and clients.
    • Boost Employee Morale: A beautifully decorated workspace can enhance the overall ambiance, making it a more pleasant place for your team to work in.
    • Showcase Your Style: Demonstrate your commitment to quality and style by incorporating artisanal pieces into your décor. This can help build your brand identity and make your business stand out.

    Tax Deductible Investment

    Investing in modern rugs for businesses can also be financially beneficial. As a business expense, these rugs are tax deductible, allowing you to enhance your space while enjoying potential tax savings. Consult with your accountant to understand how this investment can benefit your specific situation.

    Visit Payless United Flooring

    Explore our exquisite collection of modern rugs for businesses at Payless United Flooring. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you find the perfect piece that aligns with your vision and meets your needs. Visit us today to experience the artistry and craftsmanship of our rugs firsthand, and let us help you bring more life and style to your business. For more design website our traditional rug ranges here.

  • Timber Floors in Wet Areas.

    Timber Floors in Wet Areas.

    At Payless United Flooring, we frequently address technical questions about timber floors in wet areas under Australian conditions. Recently, an architect inquired about waterproofing cork floors and whether a specific product and application method could achieve this. While we often receive similar questions about wooden floors for bathrooms, toilets, and occasionally laundries, this topic has various aspects to consider.

    This article focuses on Australian conditions; New Zealand situations will differ.The National Construction Code (NCC) mandates that bathroom floors must be impervious to moisture, similar to a swimming pool, to prevent leaks and protect the building structure. This requirement generally excludes wood or cork as part of the floor’s structure. However, some argue that we should not consider floor coverings, regardless of type, as part of the floor structure. Therefore, they believe these coverings do not need to be waterproof. This debate needs resolution before installation.

    No manufacturer claims that a site-applied finish system for wood or cork is completely waterproof, but many finishes are water-resistant, as evidenced by installations in bars, pubs, clubs, and kitchens. Interestingly, there is no clear Australian or New Zealand standard to test finishes for a ‘waterproof’ designation.

    Water Resistance and Slip Resistance

    All finishes are resistant to spillage and can handle occasional water. For example, lifting a bathmat after use will not cause problems, but leaving puddles for hours might result in haziness as moisture is absorbed. This usually evaporates within hours. Regular spills of shampoo, liquid soaps, and detergents should be wiped up immediately.

    Slip resistance is another crucial issue. While there is no requirement for finishes in domestic settings to meet slip-resistant standards (except for new staircases), building inspectors increasingly inquire about both water and slip resistance. Slip-resistant coatings improve surface safety but are not ‘nonslip’ and can only handle small amounts of surface moisture.

    For visiting our waterproof Range please click here.

     

    Timber Floors inWet Areas.

    Timber and Moisture

    Timber and cork perform well in environments with consistent temperature and humidity. However, rapid changes in humidity or temperature can cause timber to expand or contract, potentially damaging the finish and structure. Bathrooms, with their high temperatures and moisture levels, pose a risk of such movement.

    Customers must understand these potential issues when installing wood or cork in bathrooms or other wet areas. If homeowners maintain their floors by wiping up spills, lifting mats and towels, and using an extractor, wood and cork can be viable flooring options.

    For any inquiries or further details, feel free to contact us at Payless United Flooring.

     

    For more info about Timber Floors in Wet Areas visit this link.

  • Understanding Timber Floors: Solid vs. Engineered

    Understanding Timber Floors: Solid vs. Engineered

    Understanding Timber Floors: Solid vs. Engineered timber flooring

    When exploring timber flooring options, the first crucial question is: what’s the difference between solid and engineered timber flooring?

    Often, decisions are made quickly based on wood type, color, width, length, and price, overlooking whether solid or engineered timber flooring is the better choice. This decision impacts the lifespan, durability, installation time, sanding and polishing frequency, design features, and sustainability of your floor.

    What Is Solid Timber Flooring?

    Solid timber flooring is a traditional hardwood option, consisting of a single piece of wood throughout. Common in older Australian homes, it typically arrives as a raw product, meaning it requires sanding and polishing after installation. Solid timber floors look stunning, age well, and can be re-sanded and polished multiple times, making them an excellent long-term investment.

    However, many consumers aren’t aware of a key factor: solid timber flooring expands in humid conditions and contracts in dry periods. Manufacturing the perfect solid timber floorboard is an art, requiring the wood to be kiln-dried and aged to the ideal moisture level. True craftsmanship involves using a process called hysteresis to age and balance the timber, reducing movement post-installation.

    If dried too much or too quickly, the wood can become brittle and lose its visual appeal. Conversely, excessive moisture can lead to expansion and contraction issues, causing boards to rise, cup, or shrink, leaving unsightly gaps.

    After this meticulous treatment, solid timber boards must acclimatize to their installation environment through a process known as Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC). When installing solid timber flooring in your home, allow the boards to sit in the installation area for up to 6 weeks to adjust to the local humidity.

     

    For more SOLID vs ENGINEERED Timber Flooring differences click here.

    Pros and Cons of Solid Timber Flooring

    Pros:

    • Premium look and feel
    • Smooth surface with no joining edges
    • Easy to clean and maintain
    • Less susceptible to termites
    • Ages gracefully
    • Stable and solid board
    • Warm and inviting for your home
    • Can be sanded and polished multiple times
    • Long-lasting

    Cons:

    • Coating isn’t as durable as pre-finished options
    • Less sustainable in terms of log resource usage
    • Installation can take up to 6 weeks
    • Dusty and messy installation process
    • Requires temporary relocation during sanding
    • Shorter and random-sized boards
    • Limited to narrower boards due to stability concerns
    • Matching timber moisture to household EMC is challenging
    • Typically nailed down
    • Not suitable for pre-finished options
    • Repairs and replacements necessitate a full sand and polish
    • More expensive

    What Is Engineered Timber Flooring?

    An engineered timber floor is a multi-layered floor composed of a timber veneer or lamination surface layer sitting on a cheaper substrate of ply, pine or rubber wood.

    The top layer of timber is generally thin (1mm – 4mm), making it easier to age and condition the wood, drastically reducing the expansion and contraction. Without having to worry about these humidity issues the manufacturer can create a pre-finished floorboard which doesn’t require any sanding or polishing after installation. With an engineered floor you can have the wood delivered, laid and be walking on all in the same day.

    But how long will my engineered floor last?

    This will depend a lot on how the floor is installed. Most companies will float an engineered floor which means they stick the boards together but there’s nothing holding the floor to the ground. This is a very quick and easy way to install a floor, but it restricts you from sanding and re-polishing the floor in the future. You can’t sand and re-polish a floating floor.

    Engineered timber flooring does have some design benefits. It’s hard to find a solid timber floorboard that’s any wider than 100mm, purely because the wider and thicker the board is, the harder it is to keep it from expanding. With an engineered timber floor, you can create much wider planks exposing more of the wood’s natural textures. Wider boards will give your home an open plan look and makes it feel more spacious.

    Pros and Cons of Engineered Timber Flooring

    Pros

    • Cheaper than solid timber
    • Quick and clean installation process
    • Doesn’t need to acclimatise before installation
    • More stylistic variations available

    Cons

    • Doesn’t age gracefully
    • Not as durable
    • More susceptible to water and spills
    • Cheaper wood underneath isn’t as strong as hardwood
    • Can’t sand and polish if it’s a floated floor
    • More susceptible to termites and white ants
    • Typically no warranty when glued down
    • Sounds cheap and hollow to walk on

     

    What Is Lifewood Stabilised Solid Timber Flooring?

    As you can see there are many pros and cons in both solid and engineered timber flooring. For this reason, we’ve created a revolutionary new board which incorporates the benefits of both.

    Lifewood founder Mark first created this technology out of desperation to save his original business Bamboozle from bankruptcy. The biggest problem with bamboo flooring was finding a method to create a solid board that stays flat.

    Coming from both an artistic family on his mother’s side, and a lineage of inventors and botanists from his father’s side, what really drives Mark was his passion for creating innovate solutions to complex problems. Since developing this technology for the bamboo market, Mark has extended it’s functionality for timber flooring and transformed Bamboozle into Lifewood Handcrafted Flooring to fit our extensive range of timbers.

    We call this technology Stabilised Solid and it has enabled us to create a solid floorboard that can be pre-finished, sanded and polished up to 5 times and its versatility allows us to create all kinds of sizes and colour blends.

    Stabilised Solid has 3 layers of solid timber (top 5mm, middle 5mm, bottom 5mm), the middle layer being the essential core layer. This core layer is lined with timber sections all laid on a right angle giving it the ability yield the natural movement of its environment, holding this movement entirely within its core.

    Not only does this prevent the big issue of solid timber expanding and contracting, we have also gone to great lengths to make our board much more scratch and water resistant. All our boards have very low VOC emitting coating which we apply to all 6 sides of every board.

    This means you can have a floor that looks amazing and feel at ease that it’s not going to be easily damaged.

    Pros and Cons of Lifewood Stabilised Solid Timber Flooring

    Pros

    • Solid timber used from top to bottom making every board more stable
    • Advanced manufacturing procedure eliminating expansion and contraction of the board
    • All our boards come pre-finished and can be walk on the same day – no dust or mess
    • Thick top layer which can be sanded and polished 4 times
    • Low VOC emissions in the glue
    • Sustainable manufacturing process which uses the whole tree, even the saw dust to heat the kilns
    • Hard-wearing coating offering more damage protection
    • Moisture resistant
    • Lifetime warranty on all our floors

    Cons

    • More expensive than engineered
    • Challenging scientific process to make and manufacture each board
    • Not as readily available

     

    We set ourselves the goal to create the most consistently superior engineered hardwood flooring available. It means searching harder for reliable and sustainable timbers and inventing our own process to achieve our uncompromising standards.

    We call ourselves Lifewood because we know we can truly offer a timber floor that will be beautiful for life.

    If you’re looking for a premium quality solid timber flooring solution that can be installed in just days, come and walk on our large selection of Australian timber, and French oak flooring today.

    We’re located on 18 Hector Street West, Osborne Park Perth.

    see our engineered timber floors here.

  • Species feature: Jarrah

    Species feature: Jarrah

    Jarrah hardwood, native to the southwestern corner of Western Australia, is one of the most prevalent Eucalyptus species in the region and stands out as one of the few commercially valuable varieties. Known scientifically as Eucalyptus marginata, Jarrah is named after the distinctive light-colored vein running along the edge of its leaves.

    This towering hardwood can grow up to 40 meters in height with trunks reaching up to three meters in diameter. Its rough, brown to black bark splits into fibrous strips, and it boasts fine, narrow leaves. Jarrah’s deep-rooted nature makes it exceptionally drought-resistant, allowing it to access deep water sources during dry periods.

    Jarrah’s heartwood boasts high durability (class 2) and a rich mahogany hue, while its sapwood presents a paler yellow shade. Its grain is usually straight and moderately coarse, though it can also interlock and wave, sometimes revealing an appealing fiddleback pattern.

    Jarrah’s striking color and exceptional durability, with a Janka hardness rating of 8.5, make it an ideal choice for both commercial and residential flooring. Additionally, it is a popular material for general construction, sleepers, poles, piles, paneling, joinery, and heavy furniture.

    At Payless United Flooring, we take pride in offering premium Jarrah hardwood. Our clients receive the finest quality flooring, making a timeless investment that adds beauty and resilience to any space.

    Check out our wide range of Engineered Timber flooring here.