Ghosting
Ghosting traditionally relates to the appearance of lightly coloured boot prints that appear in a floor finish, usually some considerable time after the floor was coated.
Information Sheets
Exclusive to ATFA’s members are the ever-popular extensive collection of information sheets, where we delve deep into the intricate world of timber flooring. From technical aspects of floors and decks, sanding, coating, to general tips, consumer awareness, OH&S, environmental concerns, and contractor awareness.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions, ensure best practices, and stay updated with the latest in the industry from over 100 technical documents – created by the ATFA for ATFA Members.
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Colour change when re-sanding older floors
Some coatings will darken or yellow with time while other coatings may result in a floor becoming lighter with time.
Timber Floors Store Carbon
When you choose timber, you are not only selecting a beautiful individual floor made from a renewable resource, you’re also making a positive impact on climate change.
Life cycle assessment of timber floors
What is Life Cycle Assessment? – The long term environmental benefits of a timber floor
Compliance Guide for Hybrid Flooring products containing Silica
With much concern raised regarding silica content in concrete products and more recently in manufactured stone composite bench tops…
CoC timber certification
Australia is serviced by two timber certifying organisations, known as the Australian Forest Certification Scheme and the Forest Stewardship Council Australia
Installation over acoustic underlays
Timber floors are often installed in high-rise and unit developments, where it is necessary to reduce noise transmission to acceptable levels through to the dwelling below.
Fire properties of commercial timber floors
This information sheet provides guidance and test results to the fire hazard properties of common solid timber flooring used in commercial Class 2 to 9 buildings under the National Construction Code.
Energy efficiency for timber floors
There have been instances of floor failure due to tenting following the installation of overlay timber floors when direct adhesive fixed to concrete slabs during hot and very dry conditions.
Timber flooring hardness
Since the early days of European style building construction in Australia and New Zealand, timber floors have been a common feature in houses and public