Journal

What Is the Finished Height of Marchand Oak Flooring?

21mm installed, including adhesive. It governs door clearances, joinery alignment, thresholds and stair rises, and it is almost free to get right early.

Laying Timber Flooring Over Existing Vinyl

Old vinyl bonded to concrete can be brutal to remove. Leaving it in place is often the better decision, provided the preparation is done properly.

Can I Lay My Own Oak Flooring?

Yes, if you are reasonably handy. What decides the result is understanding how the product is supplied, and knowing which three parts of the job to hand over.

Can I Use a Robotic Vacuum and Mop on My Oak Floors?

Yes, and they tend to keep a floor in better condition than intermittent hand cleaning does. The moisture concern is reasonable, and it does not apply to these machines.

Do You Need Expansion Gaps with European Oak Flooring?

Most NZ guidance calls for a 10 to 15mm perimeter gap. That guidance is right for the products it was written for, and one variable decides whether it applies.

Oak Stairs: Slip Resistance, Nosings and Where the Waste Goes

Stairs carry a compliance requirement the rest of the floor does not, and they generate more waste than any other element. Three things decide whether the detail works.

How to Safely Remove Glue Residue from Oak Flooring

Scraping hard or reaching for a strong solvent will permanently scar the boards. The method that works is slower.

Does Flooring Need to Comply with NZBC Clause G3?

Flooring is governed by E3, not G3. But in a kitchen or scullery a building official can still ask the question, and it pays to have the answer ready.

Which Direction Should I Lay My Oak Floor?

Direction looks like a minor decision. It determines how large a room reads and where the eye travels, and three guidelines cover almost every plan.

Oak Flooring in Wet Areas: What You Need to Know

Timber in a kitchen or laundry is achievable. Timber in a main bathroom is not. The line between them is set by E3, and the 2021 changes moved it.