While the natural beauty of timber can transform any space, choosing just one from our extensive selection of species and colours, can feel a little daunting. Don’t despair!  At Choices Flooring we know our products inside and out, and have the experience that will help you find the perfect match for your space, taste and budget.

For instance, you may like the look of an Australian timber species such as Blackbutt or Sydney Blue Gum. Or maybe you prefer a more classic species like Oak or Merbau.

Either way, at Choices Flooring we’ll help you find the right timber species to suit your home decorator style.Of course the other beauty of timber flooring is that it’s easy to install and maintain, and the experienced team at Choices Flooring can help you there too.

Purchasing the best quality timber floor you can afford will provide you with a beautiful feature that’s easy to maintain for many years to come.  However, there are a number of factors to consider along with your flooring budget:

• Firstly, and arguably the most important factor when considering timber selection, is colour. Remember that each timber species has a different level of colour variation and its own unique grain structure.
• Indentation resistance is often deemed to be important. At Choices Flooring, all of our engineered boards are made using hardwood top layers, each with their own level of resistance to indentation. It is important though that not too much emphasis is places in indentation resistance… there are simply more important considerations.
• Look closely at the joining systems. Quality click systems are almost always better than the more traditional T & G edges, providing stronger, faster, cleaner and more gap free installations.

Using the best quality core board will ensure your floor remains stable and can be installed without damage etc. In fact, several products in our range feature hardwood cores with exceptional environmental credentials.

Finally, consider the finish of the board as there are a wide range of finishes available. Put simply, better products use longer lasting finishes.

The amount of flooring you’ll need is determined by the size and number of rooms you need to cover. The following provides a guideline for the approximate number of square metres required to install an engineered timber floor in these average room types:

• Master Bedroom 18 sqm
• Kids Bedroom 15 sqm
• Study 11 sqm
• Lounge 18 sqm
• Dinning 15 sqm
• Family Room 18 sqm

*These measures are based on average room sizes only and will vary from home to home.

Engineered timber flooring is a stylish and highly practical flooring choice.  While it’s not recommended for use in bathrooms, laundries and ensuites—essentially wet areas—it’s a fabulous option for all other areas of the home, including the kitchen.  The following considerations will help you to determine if a timber floor is the right choice for you.

Do you have a busy household?

The top layer of this product is made from hardwood timber so it’s durable and strong and wears really well under busy family feet.

Are you looking for easy maintenance?

If you have pets or small children and need a flooring surface that can easily be cleaned and maintained—and importantly—freshened up with a sanding and re-coating when required, it’s a great choice.

What are your style and design aims?

By using a natural product like timber across your floors, you’ll create an undeniable feeling of warm, understated style.

Are you looking for a specific look and colour?

Like all wood floors, engineered hardwood floors are available in a wide range of wood species, board widths and surface treatments (coating styles).