Floorboards

The popularity of timber flooring seems only to increase as the decade advances. Tasmanian oak are among today’s most popular options for new floorboards. 

 

“Recycled” timber floorboards salvaged from old homes and “remilled” boards cut from larger pieces of timber continue to appeal to those who value the patina of age. 

Installation

Replacing an old, damaged tongue and groove timber floor with a new one is relatively straight-forward job, the new floorboards simply slotting in over the existing joists and bearers. The task becomes more difficult if the timber floor is to be laid over a concrete or tiled floor.

In this case the most common approach is to fix battens across the hard floor then the floorboards across the top Timber must be acclimatized before it installed. Floorboards which have not been properly prepared may expand causing the floor to buckle or shrink, and gaps to appear. 

Maintenance

Polyurethanes, oils and wax – indeed most of the popular finishes or timber – must be reapplied regularly to keep floors looking good.