Journal

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.

Specifying Oak Flooring for Multi-Storey and Commercial Projects

On multi-storey and inter-tenancy work, flooring is a consent decision. Two requirements govern almost all of it, and both are settled by documentation rather than argument.