Did you know that Australian Standards for flooring in wet areas specify a non-slip tile so your bathroom tile will need to meet these requirements?
Waterproofing requirements vary in each state, so make sure you know what’s required when renovating in Sydney or Melbourne. But remember, at any point, we are here to help you with answers when you need bathroom and kitchen flooring renovation ideas.
How much time would be required to complete a new flooring renovation, how it will interact with other flooring in your home, and impact on the household.
In a kitchen flooring renovation, it is essential to review your flooring, especially if you plan to change the layout or remove walls. Older homes may also often have sagging floor joists or other damage that needs rectifying at the same time as you renovate, to ensure the integrity of the installation of items such as tiles, joinery and stone benchtops. Professional, unbiased advice is crucial.
In a kitchen renovation, a new floor is essential if you plan to change the layout or remove walls.
Here are a few options you should consider when organising your flooring renovation:
These days there is an almost overwhelming range of floating and ‘stuck-down’ floors, the are a great renovation idea. From timber veneers, to hybrids, laminates and vinyl, the choices are endless. In most cases it is best if the new floor is installed after the installation of the joinery, as a newly installed floor is at its softest when first installed, so it may settle and move. So, it’s best to work on a raw floor rather than the finished floor. It will be laid after the cabinetry is installed, followed by kickboards.
Generally laid before the installation of cabinetry but polished at the end. The kickboards are then installed. Hardwoods such as oak or maple are recommended for solid timber flooring.
Can look amazing in your flooring renovation but need to be installed before final finishes to ensure that nothing is damaged. It takes approximately 10 days for a concrete floor to cure and set.
There are many details to consider, that’s why working with experts will make your life easier and simplify the process for you.
Durable, strong, easy to clean, wear well, and most have great moisture resistance. Floor tiles are generally installed before the cabinetry is installed, for the best visual outcome, and to safeguard from vermin. Larger tiles work well in all areas, as small tiles can make a space look too busy. Large-format (600mm square and larger) tiles require less grout than smaller mosaics, meaning less maintenance. Large-format tiles usually recommended for most flooring applications.
Some important aspects to keep in mind when it comes to tiles:
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For the past 25 years, Homero has specialized in designing Kitchens, Bathrooms, Interior Renovations, and House Extensions with a broad experience in Building Design, Construction, and Project Management, making him a reliable end to end expert.
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