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What are low maintenance flooring options?
1. Triexta Carpets from Redbook Green
Ideal combination of plushness, wear and stain resistance makes it a low-maintenance flooring option. The eco-friendly product is suitable for households with children and pets. They are allergy and asthma friendly and some ranges come with 20 year limited residential warranty from the supplier.
Key features:- Lifetime Pet Guarantee*
- Stain protection
- Strength
- Enriched Softness
- Wear and Tear resistance
- Warranties
Vinyl tiles, planks and Hybrids:
The 100% waterproof vinyl products are ideal for wet areas or places that require frequent sanitation. They are highly durable and resistant to scratches and stains. With proper installation, they can last for many years with very minimum maintenance. Even if a particular portion of the floor is damaged, we can replace that particular plank or set of planks instead of the entire floor.
Key features:- Durable
- Minimum maintenance
- Waterproof
- Only replace single planks/tiles
- Available in different styles and colors
- Pocket friendly
3. Luxury Sheet Vinyl
The vinyl sheet flooring has been popular since the 1970s which provides a great flooring option with designs to suit the requirements of different spaces and settings. Its low maintenance makes it a popular choice among many commercial settings. They come in various designs like patterns, timber, ceramic looks etc.
Key features:- Durable
- Available in different designs
- Soft step
- Waterproof
- Minimum maintenance
- Slip resistant
- Pocket friendly
Do solid timber floors need underlay?
Yes, like any other floor underlay performs some important functions:- Insulation from external noise and heat
- Provides a moisture barrier to recede the dampness/moisture from reaching the floor boards
- Covers up minor imperfections
- Reduce the noise generated by foot-traffic
- Required to cover manufacturer’s warranty
Should the subfloor be perfectly flat for installation?
For subfloors with variations less than 1-2mm this can be overlooked but anything higher would need a floor-prep. If the subfloor has rough surface like concrete exposed it is recommended to prep the floor to improve its standard. This can improve the life span of any flooring.What is the difference between solid timber, engineered timber and laminate flooring?
| Engineered Timber | Solid Timber | Laminate |
|---|---|---|
| Only wear layer is genuine timber and other layers are processed timber | Entire plank is solid timber | It is completely processed timberwith a photographic layer on top |
| It can be sanded and polished few times depending on wear layer | It can be sanded and polished multiple times | It cannot be sanded or polished |
| Moderately expensive | Most expensive | Least expensive |
What is the difference between bamboo and hardwood flooring?
| Bamboo flooring | Hardwood flooring |
|---|---|
| Less expensive | More expensive |
| Eco-friendly and sustainable | Not very eco-friendly |
| Harder than some hardfloors and hence highly durable | Highly durable with proper maintenance |
| Easy maintenance | Can be refinished multiple times |
What are the benefits of bamboo flooring?
- Highly durable
- Environment friendly
- Less expensive compared to hardwood flooring
- Very low formaldehyde emissions
- Allergy and asthma friendly
- Easy maintenance
Is commercial vinyl flooring slippery? / Can commercial vinyl be used in wet areas?
Every commercial vinyl comes with slip rating specifications in accordance with Australian Standards. Typically based on this slip rating, at Mikes Carpets we offer vinyl sheets specific to the area and application.What is commercial vinyl flooring?
Commercial vinyl flooring is specifically designed to withstand high wear and tear. The primary difference between residential and commercial vinyl is the thickness of the wear layer and the slip rating. The higher the wear layer, higher the durability of the vinyl. It is ideal choice for areas where sanitation and hygiene are a priority like commercial kitchen and hospitals. The wear layer is composed of a polyurethane based compound coating that protects the floor from scratches and stains.
