TIMBER FLOORS - The Australian Timber Flooring Association
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1. F Es e tel aN ur als 2d irri 1 a e ab T CAE i First place Airthrust Parquetry Flooring Finish Water based and hand stained Pattern Chevron Second place Appadene Forest Products Finish Waterbased Pattern Feature panel and strip Third place Solid Floors Finish Solvent poly semi gloss Pattern Strip flooring Commercial Site Installed 4 SECOND JB M F LI First place Floors by Powell Finish Water based Pattern Strip flooring with inlay Second place PKF Qld Finish Waterbased Pattern Strip flooring Third place Airthrust Parquetry Flooring Finish Waterbased Pattern 6 finger mosaic parquetry Congratulations to the following winners of ATFA awards for excellence in 2007 James Shephard is only 16 and in his first year of his apprenticeship but he has already developed a level of maturity and responsibility that would normally only be seen in a fourth year apprentice His employers Be Floored remarked on his desire to learn and are confident of even giving him supervisory roles In June this year James attended the ATFA US School in Melbourne and was noted as an outstanding tradesperson of the future by all the American instructors Scott Tomes is the Estimator and Works Manager at Apex Floor Sanding Scott started in the industry as a 16 year old floor sander eventually progressing to supervisor Scott is a perfectionist who always ensures2. s Silkwood Royal Uu promotion in September and October included a 20 000 lucky draw cash prize with an additional 5000 prize for the Boral customer who sold the product to the winner The E BEST Royal Range includes Brushbox Jarrah Tallowwood Red Mahogany and Karri T The lucky 20 000 winner was Brent Roberton from Tallebudgera Queensland Queensland Timber Flooring was the supplier that sold the Silkwood to Brent winning 5 000 for their efforts Congratulations Stay tuned for the Mountain Range promotion finishing in January websites www timber net au The Timber Development Association website covers everything about Australian hardwoods and softwoods The site profiles timber species covers bushfire regulations and provides many technical guides www NOFMA com The US website of the National Oak Flooring Manufacture Association has 50 publications for free download www tastimber tas gov au This site is a guide to a large number of species from Tasmania It also covers sustainability forest management and profiles of flooring projects using Tasmanian timber 21 22 Project feature Mount Stromlo ATFA member Floors by Powell won Floor of the Year in the Commercial Site Installed category with this feature floor at the Mount Stromlo Observatory in Canberra On 18 January 2003 a raging firestorm destroyed the observatory destroying five tel
3. 1 hs i AM s L x y x Timber floor of the year ATFA Convention a a huge success i be Discover why were America s favorite wood filler Wood flooring experts like you deserve a choice Check out our line of quality wood fillers and choose which one Is right for YOUR next job WOODWISE also carries a diverse line of tools accessories and maintenance proaucts for the hardwood floor industry Visit us online and find out what you ve been missing Design Hardwood Products Inc Redmond Washington USA Distributed by a i TW Boral Timber 19 Summit Rd Noble Park VIC 3174 Ph 03 9790 1790 The Australian Timber Flooring Association ATFA welcomes you to the third issue of Timber Floors The feedback from our first two issues has been fantastic with the result that we have increased our distribution considerably This issue also highlights another great success for ATFA the 2007 ATFA Convention This year we changed the format from expos of previous years splitting the convention into two halves to include the conference in the morning and exhibition in the afternoon The conference component received rave reviews from the full complement of 120 delegates and included industry speakers overseas guests and specialist guest speakers This year witnessed more exhibitors than ever before and over the two days saw almost 1000 people through t
4. Fax 02 9498 8576 Email sales cornell com au 20 Troubleshooting peaking David Hayward ATFA Technical Manager discusses what causes peaking in timber floors how to identify it and whether anything can be done to fix it It is important to recognise how peaking differs from cupping as in many instances the two can look similar Cupping in boards can be present in the manufactured product or it can for example be the result of moisture beneath the floor The common feature here is that cupping is brought about by an uneven distribution in moisture that has caused one face of the board to move swell or shrink more than the other This difference in movement causes the cupped shape In the first case it relates to differences in moisture content through the board and drying stresses at the time of machining and in the second case to moisture being absorbed into the bottom of the boards In the case of peaking although it may have the appearance of a floor that has become wet from beneath and cupped the moisture content in the lower surface of the board is not significantly higher What to look for There are two aspects that are distinctive about peaking Firstly the floor has expanded to some degree after installation but often not excessively Secondly the profile is such that when the floor expands all the pressure occurs in the top shoulders of the boards The forces involved are enough to create the app
5. free live demonstrations which included the exceptional skills of Daniel Boone from the USA who demonstrated timber bending and floor repair techniques Exhibitors remarked that the event was extremely positive as well as the fact that the conference had proven to be a great drawcard for the exhibition component The Convention closed on a very positive note with the first ever industry dinner and annual awards presentation providing a fitting end to the few days and an opportunity to mingle and enjoy a relaxing evening Cricket legend and TV presenter Mike Whitney gave a very entertaining speech about his cricketing exploits and what it was like to share a hotel room with Merv Hughes He was a great speaker and chatted with guests until after midnight ATFA is already making plans for the next convention to be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 9 10 October 2008 will also see the first exhibition to be held in Perth planned for the first half of the year f 2007 ATFA Convention a huge hit y A Ow Nae SO FOIT a Cameron Luke second from left on the Lagler Australia stand SUPERHUMMEL 12 BELT SANDER e Big power and speed for big jobs e Convenient single phase power e The grunt for rough sanding and the finesse for finer finishing e Low maintenance and the best value for money big machine on the market c TRIO 3 DISC SANDER e Unique planetary motion more power and pressure producing a
6. duty of care taking the low risk option that the new generation non toxic high performance waterbornes offers together with equivalent wearing performance makes choosing a waterborne polyurethane finish an easy decision More recently the first industry AS4586 R10 rating coating has been released as Toby Commercial Non Slip Waterborne Polyurethane This is finding fast acceptance in restaurants department stores and other commercial premises where intermittent wet floors may occur Over the next year you will see the bar lifted by both imported and local waterbornes and with Orica s significant R amp D resources we can confidently say that Australian technology will be at world class standards Our next article will introduce you to the major breakthroughs that are to be expected in the near future f Technical Expertise provided by T A M S A International Embelton Flooring manufactures and distributes a complete range of products and equipment for the 1 IM Product snap shots Powernail Model 50M The Model 50M is a manual nailer designed to bring Powernail quality and reliability when installing thinner 10mm to 16mm Solid Tongue and Groove Hardwood flooring including the denser Australian hardwoods The use of 18 gauge Powercleats provides a strong and durable Powercleat necessary to penetrate these densities and provide a reliable bond to the underlayment The Model 50M is designed to use cleat lengths of 25mm 32m
7. his clients are happy which is why he is now responsible for major projects At 25 Scott contracted leukaemia and battled this for two years before returning to work and taking up his responsibilities again Five years on he is now free of the disease and enjoying his ever expanding role with Apex Airthrust Parquetry Flooring is a long established and respected company based in Victoria Its reputation has seen the company complete projects in most states of Australia and a very prestigious project in China Airthrust is renowned for its versatility product knowledge skills and installation methods in both domestic and commercial environments With over 40 years experience in the industry and a level of quality second to none a clear winner timber coatings Bostik s New Ultracote Polyurethane Timber Floor Coatings Range Bostik launches new coating Recognising the need for a solvent based coating system for inclusion in their engineered flooring system warranty Bostik has developed a new range of products Ultracote the new range of moisture cured coatings includes a sealer gloss or satin finish timber coating and a number of additives such as wet edge extenders We get regular feedback from our timber flooring guys not only on the products they re using but also on what they d like to have made available to them says Bostik s National Manager Flooring Tony Reed This is a totally new
8. 00 361 693 Fax 1300 361 793 DUST CONTRO RS 16 DC l 1 5HP motor provides smooth operation J and aggressive sanding Mon marking wheels and power cord ATTIX 560 21XC clean up with this great offer CONNECT YOUR RS 16 DC TO YOUR ATTIX 560 21XC FOR EXCELLENT DUST CONTROL RS 16 DC ATTIK 560 21 KC 2990 save 387 Xireme clean Fully automatic filter cleaning system Silent power High perormanoe that is seen but not heard 45 litre container volume 1300 596 710 _Clarke _ American Sanders Synteko has been distributing superior products and services to the Australian flooring industry since 1954 to make sanding operations easier and more efficient Synteko is the brand name for floor finishes produced in Sweden and America by Akzo Nobel said to be the largest decorative paint company in the world with sales exceeding US 19 billion The company has provided a comprehensive range of high quality floor finishes and maintenance products for all kinds of timber floors from traditional solvent based finishes through to natural oil based coatings to environmentally friendly waterbased finishes Synteko s range of floor finishes includes the ultimate cost effective Swedish Finish known as Classic the environmentally friendly water based Best two component and Pro Synteko Urethane and Synteko Solid Oil recently given the seal of approval by the Sydney Opera House home to one of the many commerci
9. 96 Adds lustre and warmth to the floor Perfect finish for Brushbox and other temperamental timbers Contact Synteko on 02 9406 8100 or visit www synteko com au Species feature Messmate eucalyptus obliqua was used for many years as a subfloor beneath carpeting and in general construction rather than as a decorative product It has since had a revival as lighter species are sought after and is now in high demand for flooring The Messmate tree is a large hardwood found in southern Queensland the tablelands of New South Wales and throughout Victoria and Tasmania It grows up to 90 metres tall with a trunk up to three metres in diameter thick rough stringy bark and glossy green leaves Its texture is moderately coarse and even with clearly defined annual growth rings and gum veins The grain is sometimes interlocked Messmate timber flooring has a warm natural palette of light nut brown tones with pink undertones ideal for producing beautiful timber floors The sapwood is pale brown while the heartwood is light brown It has a hardness or janka rating of 7 5 f Gooti Wood Messmate Timber Flooring e Premium Quality Sustainable Australian Hardwood e Milled from regrowth Messmate Eucalyptus Obliqua e Warm natural palette of medium light nut tones with pink undertones e Kiln dried and quarter sawn e Available in solid strip flooring e 85x19mm e108x19mm e 133 x 19mm A range of sol
10. R amp D coatings chemists working on reducing toxicity The company s R amp D department also liaises with international coatings technology centres to keep abreast of international innovation and advances Performance driven Today s 100 polyurethane resin waterbornes such as Toby Commercial Enviropro Endure and others match the wear resistance of solventborne polyurethanes This is confirmed FLOORING PRODUCTS amp ACCESSORIES e Parguetry AA Embelton Flooring ACN 004 251 861 ANNOUNCE TWO SI 070 a NEW STORE OPENINGS Western Australia 31 Sundercombe St Osborne Park 6017 Tel 08 9204 1300 Queensland 44 Millway St Kedron 4031 Tel 07 3359 7100 Victoria Head Office 147 149 Bakers Rd Coburg 3058 Tel 03 9350 2811 Victoria 1 72 Fenton St Huntingdale 3166 Tel 03 9545 6499 New South Wales 3 100 108 Asquith St Silverwater 2128 Tel 02 9748 3188 EMBELTON FLOORING PRODUCTS amp ACCESSORIES Floating Floors Solid Strip Timber Flooring Sound Insulation Matting Adhesives for Timber Installations Sanding Products Poly rethanes Coatings Tools and Machinery be by independent European testing All timber manufacturers are now emphasising no solventborne polyurethanes on any new timber installation even direct stick due to the higher edge gluing effect This is now a major driving force for waterborne market penetration With major contractors fully understanding
11. al applications of Solid Oil All Synteko products offer beauty durability and affordability without compromising the health and safety of the professional floor sander or their customer Synteko s goal has always been to introduce innovative products to the Australian market and has teamed up with Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines to introduce the patented combination 8 and 12 drum belt floor sander Galaxy not only produces the most powerful sanding machine in the world but now has a new two speed Edger already taking the US market by storm Another innovative floor sanding machine from Galaxy the Eagle 8 delivers superior results in less time and with operational ease taking professional sanding to the next level Recently Synteko also introduced the Primatech range of nailers featuring precision made serrated cleats that ensure the permanent fixing of the timber floor In keeping with their goal of bringing new products to the market Synteko has launched Trek Plus 15 the next generation of waterborne timber floor finishes together with its sister product Grand Contact Synteko on 02 9406 8100 or visit synteko com au f Member profile Synteko Louis Vitton Sydney global store Castlereagh Street Sydney finished with Synteko Solid on Spotted Gum a e In A two component two coat fast drying solvent finish for new floors First coat can be screened and re coated after 1 hour High solids content of 50
12. as finished using a non toxic non yellowing water based polyurethane The final stage of this project involved the construction of the beautiful timber staircase which was created using the same material as the timber floors solid Messmate Project profile Supplier and installer Floors by Powell phone 0412 486 497 Flooring producer Custom Timber The challenge with this staircase was that each tread was different in Industries Finish Bona Traffic Adhesive Bostik Ultraset size and had to be cut neatly to the steel stringer and glass handrail explains Dean THE PROFESSIONALS CHOICE TUS omm que a SS a Model 445 45 Pneumatic Manual Nailer For 19 25 mm T amp G Hardwood Flooring and 16 gage Powercleats nails Model 50P 50M Pneumatic Manual Nailer For 10 15 mm Solid and Exotic T amp G Hardwood Flooring and 18 gage Powercleat e nails enti At the heart of every good installation are the professional installer and his reliable tools Powernail s dependable line of quality tools leads the way for a trouble free installation every time From pneumatic and manual nailers to their complete line of fasteners Powernail will Model 200 250 Pneumatic Manual Nailer provide the reliable set of tools to get the job done right For more information on the professional s choice for quality flooring nailers For 8 15 mm T amp G Engineered Flooring and 20 gag
13. e E Powercleat nails and fasteners contact Powernail at www powernail com au Register to Win a FREE PowerKit at Kit includes a Model 445 Pneumatic Nailer with steel carrying case plus a PowerJack 100 floor jack POWERNAIL Co WAITILE WAXES The Australian experts in ecologically harmonised finishes Specialising in German made Hardwax Oils a whole new category of timber finishes for the Australian market Hardwax Oils m Exceptionally easy to apply m Create a smooth velvety lustre m Non Toxic and Eco Friendly m Easy to repair and maintain m Nurture and protect timber ie for naturally beautifulitimber whittle W AXES WHITTLE WAXES are offering Accreditation opportunities for Floor Polishing companies to train in the application of these products Speak to Giles or Darren on 1300 ECO WAX 1300 326 929 www whittlewaxes com au
14. earance of cupping in the floor However there is generally no gapping at board edges and reduction in the width of any intermediate expansion joints is present Moisture meters will not indicate abnormally high readings that could be associated with moisture uptake from beneath the floor What causes it There can be a number of issues contributing to peaking and the following factors have to be considered Firstly some board profiles are more prone to peaking than others Those with greater undercut will be more prone to peaking bottom cover width narrower than the top cover width by more than 0 4 mm Secondly is the floor expected to experience moderate to high expansion after installation Here it must be considered how close the average moisture content of the supplied timber is to the expected average in service moisture content If the floor is likely to expand because of locality high humidity location site of the house bushy gully or flooring supplied at low moisture content particularly with some imported material then there will be a greater risk of peaking Peaking occurs in products manufactured in Australia and overseas and also in related flooring products such as bamboo What can be done As with a number of flooring issues subsequent problems can often be avoided with proper assessment prior to the laying of the floor Know the flooring you intend to lay and ensure that you assess its mo
15. erborne and low toxicity technology reach maturity Major advances will occur culminating in the holy grail of single coat 100 solids systems So what makes polyurethanes special There are many Solventborne floor coatings chemistry and properties Coating Type Chemistry Oil alkyds Air cured Oil modified polyurethanes Solventborne polyurethanes Moisture Cure Long chain oils such as tung soy castor or alkyds Long chain oil with urethane grafted into it Air cured Oil content up to 60 Joe Potter Commercial Manager Orica Woodcare types of polymers PVC polyester epoxy acrylic olefin to name a few yet polyurethane comprises 9896 of the on site applied coatings whether it be suspended in water waterborne or dissolved in solvent solventborne Polyurethane has a special set of properties that no other polymer has These characteristics are exactly what are required for a performance coating e abrasion or wear resistance e adhesion to other surfaces e flexibility e resistance to oxidation e clarity of films Waterborne Floor Coatings Unlike 15 year old solventborne technologies where no real innovation can be expected into the future waterborne timber floor coatings have gone through a technological growth phase that will continue to advance further over the next 20 years 10096 polyurethane resin waterbornes have caught up to solventborne for wear resistance which until recently was t
16. escopes workshops seven homes and the heritage listed administration building Most of the internal walls were destroyed leaving the external brick skin of the building In December 2006 the huge task of rebuilding began In keeping with the original character of this historical building the architects chose a select grade Messmate for the floor Inserts of re milled Turpentine flooring sourced from Pyrmont Wharf were included to represent the walls of the original building The challenge with this floor was to make sure all the floor levels flowed from one room to another perfectly meeting the existing fireplaces says floor layer Dean Thompson from Floors by Powell The next stage involved completely rebuilding the common room The design of this building was in contrast to the original building Instead of small rooms that characterised the original design the new design is light and open featuring a large wall of glass looking over the landscape of the Brindabella Mountain Range The flooring in both the reception and common room was installed over a concrete subfloor following the fitting of a plastic membrane as an extra moisture barrier Observatory Canberra Kiln dried battens were pinned to the concrete with galvanised steel spikes and a structural sheet was glued and nailed over the battens using Bostik Ultraset The Messmate boards were secret nailed and fully adhered to the sheet flooring This floor w
17. he main weakness of waterbornes Key Features Very flexible Darken significantly with age Low wear resistance Moderate toxicity The higher the oil content the more flexible and the lower the wear resistance Darkens significantly with age Moderate toxicity One pack product Excellent wear resistance High Polyols and isocyanates in a solvent medium are pre reached up to 9596 Reaction is completed by reaction with water in air socyanate can be yellowing type aromatic or non yellowing aliphatic Two Pack Reaction of two components of polyol and isocyanate takes place after mixing and applying onto the floors adhesive strength High toxicity Two pack Excellent wear resistance High adhesive strength High toxicity Current Waterborne Polyurethane advancements Toxicity driven Due to consumer and trade concerns about toxicity waterborne polyurethane market share is rapidly growing It currently constitutes around 25 of the total market The recent Queensland government monitoring report showed the following key toxicity findings Levels of TDI Toluene Diisocyanate a class 2 carcinogen and powerful asthma Sensitiser above the safety limit are being inhaled by floor sanders It is important to remember that cartridge respirators do NOT remove TDI e ZERO airborne isocyanates were confirmed for even two pack waterborne polyurethanes Orica is committed to healthier coatings with three full time
18. he doors The Staff and Contributors convention closed on a very positive note with the first ever industry dinner and Editor Lucy Perry editor datfa com au annual awards presentation hosted by Mike Whitney We now look forward to the next conference in Melbourne 9 10 October at Contributing writers Jane Lawrence Joe Potter Orica Randy Flierman ATFA Dave Hayward ATFA Malcolm Johnston Boral Timber the Melbourne Exhibition Centre which will be bigger and better again 2008 will also see our first exhibition in Perth WA scheduled for the first half of the year On an official note the ATFA AGM at its convention meeting voted Advertising sales Jane Lawrence phone 02 9440 9999 fax 02 9440 9066 jane datfa com au unanimously to change its status to a Company Limited by Guarantee This will provide ATFA with greater opportunity to expand its services and further grow its business for the betterment of its members and the industry Production Pure Graphics Pty Ltd We trust you will enjoy this issue and welcome any feedback to our editor Graphic design Adam Dipper Print management Bruce Perry Randy Flierman CEO Australian Timber Flooring Association Publisher Zl Enc Bg 7 Cover image Australian Timber Flooring Association E uD aD QE Gs Stringybark classic grade 11 Oleander Ave Shelley Beach QLD 4551 oll S003 618673 fax 13003618793 www atfa com au ABN 16 524 524 226 AIFA news update 04 Me
19. id timber flooring that meets the growing trend to lighter timber species For further information 1800 818 317 Boral Timber Flooring www boraltimberflooring com au THE NATURAL SELECTION With approximately 1000 people through the doors of the exhibition a full conference of 120 delegates and a fantastic dinner and awards night the 2007 ATFA Convention has been hailed a huge success A total of sixty timber flooring professionals exhibiting at the convention had the opportunity to promote their business to close to a thousand people who walked through the doors of the exhibition during the two day convention Phil Cutts from Mariposa winner of the Best Booth at the convention describes the exhibition as extremely worthwhile The stand generated a lot of interest and certainly gave us the opportunity to make a lot of new contacts said Phil The conference held in the morning was booked out well before the convention and proved to be the key ingredient in satisfying both visitors and exhibitors The conference received rave reviews and included industry speakers overseas guests and specialist guest speakers Some of the highlights included an industry overview from Christine Coates see full report on opposite page as well as an excellent contribution from Rob Hartnett who closed with great advice on small business opportunities and marketing The afternoon exhibition sessions were complemented by ongoing
20. isture content and profile in terms of undercut Similarly assess where the floor is to be laid and the localty By doing so the level of risk can be assessed With many floors the risk will be minimal Most internal conditions mean that if anything you would expect the floor to shrink after installation Gaps that develop in these floors close to some extent during moist times of the year but do not place the floor under significant expansion pressure This includes floors laid in drier climates where the internal environment during the moist time of the year is modified by heating or cooling systems that dry the air and upstairs floors that generally remain a little drier than lower storey floors Where the risk of peaking is greater it is important to consider acclimatisation and intermediate expansion allowance to account for the conditions that will induce expansion If a floor has peaked the highest success rate has been achieved by re sanding and polishing Unlike situations where a floor has cupped and re sanding can lead to crowning this approach will invariably result in a floor that remains flatter f It is important to recognise how peaking differs from cupping as in many instances the two can look similar 2 a 29 January 1 February 2008 Surfaces Las Vagas USA February 2008 Problems Cures and Remedial Measures Workshop Hobart 4 Feb e Melbourne 5 Feb e Sydney 6 Feb Brisbane 12 Feb e Ade
21. laide 19 Feb e Perth 21 Feb 11 13 March 2008 Domotex Asia Chinafloor Shanghai 29 28 March 2008 National Wood Flooring Association 2008 Conference Fort Lauderdale Florida USA 8 9 May 2008 West Australian ATFA Exhibition 9 10 October 2008 ATFA Conference and Convention Melbourne Ask the experts Is there any hard and fast rule about when should change sanding papers usually use them until they tear BS Yes The manufacturer quality and material used to make the paper will all have an impact on how long the sand paper will last Abrasive manufacturers give a life on their products that you should be aware of Believe it or not sandpaper is not made of sand It is made of mineral and the mineral sharpness is what actually cuts the timber Different quality and styles of mineral will wear differently and as they get beyond their life start to cause problems Unfortunately there is no easy way to tell when papers or screens are past their use by date and many floor sanding contractors use them well after they should You may be surprised to know that most manufacturers recommend only from 50 to 100m for their product to cut properly depending on the type and quality of mineral 50 check with your sanding supplier on how much they suggest you should get out of each paper and try it on just one Job to see if you can see the difference DW f Boral Timber
22. looring is a diverse product offering far beyond a simple species range and single board width installed over joists The sex appeal of the massive range of looks that can be achieved with wood flooring is driving the public interest and creating unprecedented demand says Christine Capitalising on this demand requires flexible manufacturing educated sales people excellent installers and clever marketing Flooring contractors need to capture this market by educating themselves on new products says Christine They should try new flooring systems new finishes new tools and new adhesive products Their vans should display key features such as dustless sanding waterbased finishes and that they re ATFA members The green movement is not just a trend but a true shift in the global market place Recycled timbers rapidly renewable species such as Lucky guy Andrew Sherrif from Cost Less Floor Sand and Polishing in Victoria won the convention lucky door prize worth over 6000 Special thanks to our door prize Silver Sponsor Cleancare who donated an Orbital Timber Floor Sanding Machine with vacuum valued 3 200 Other sponsors of the lucky door prize include ATFA Slipstick Synteko Regupol Hermes Abrasives Deck Max Urethane Coatings Lagler Australia Flooring Magazine Timbermate Bostik and Mirotone bamboo and certified sustainable resources are leading the way This is a huge oppor
23. ls well into the future p Mm m oy Pictured here Powernaits Chicago manufacturing facility Above Owners David and Tom Anstett Below The range of manual nailers developed by Powernail At the heart of any nailing system is the nail And while many nails may look similar there are differences in quality that can mean the difference between a successful installation or one plagued with problems Powercleat nails are made from high quality US steel so they do not bend while being driven into hard timber flooring They are made with a well formed set of barbs along each nail providing the ultimate holding power The design of the Powercleat also aids in driving them into hard Australian species which helps eliminate split tongues In your flooring Still manufactured just outside Chicago in the USA Powernail products are available throughout Australia For more information on the range and to find your local distributor visit Powernail online at www powernail com au TEST FIRST quickly and easily with a TRAMEX Moisture Meter Check timber concrete any material instantly No probing no drilling absolutely no surface damage and no waiting for results The meters pay for themselves within days Contact us now for details of our range of reliable moisture meters and hygrometers for relative humidity testing Moisture testing Equipment for the Flooring and Restoration industries Tel 02 9418 1002
24. m 38mm and 44mm For more details on the full powernail range or to find a local distributor visit powernail com au or email info d powernail com au Selleys Liquid Nails Direct Stick LF The new Selleys Liquid Nails Direct Stick LF low foaming timber flooring adhesive is ideal for parquetry It is low foaming is VOC free with a low odour and has immediate grab allowing tight laying of blocks It comes in a robust foil packaging that reduces wastage It also features a non drip consistency making it easy to trowel and has very high modulus and strength allowing for easier sanding The product is extremely fast curing and can be walked on in three hours and sanded the next day In addition to parquet Direct Stick LF is also suitable for strip flooring on smooth level surfaces Direct Stick LF is designed to adhere most types of wood Gam Ss parquet strip and sheet timber flooring systems to concrete timber and DIRECT STICK LF composite substrates x I Woodwise full trowel filler Woodwise full trowel filler is a thinner formula than normal putties and is designed to spread across the surface of the wood floor It requires no onsite mixing just pour a workable puddle and trowel the floor going back and forth across the cracks and voids to ensure deep penetration and remove excess filler as you go Coverage is excellent with one 3 76 litre container will fill between 80 and 100m It is a
25. mber profile Synteko 05 Timber Floors is published four times a year by The Australian Timber Flooring Species feature Messmate 06 Association ATFA conference a huge hit 08 ATFA conference highlight Christine Coates 09 Timber Floors may not be produced in l whole or part without the written consent of Timber Floor of the Year Award 10 the publisher Views expressed within this ATFA Awards for Excellence run down 11 publication are not necessarily the opinions of the editors or publisher Whilst Mee Bostik launches new eoaung 12 are made to ensure the accuracy and AST achieves Chain of Custody Certification 13 truthfulness of stories included in this issue Evolution of waterborne polyurethanes 16 the writers editors and publisher cannot be held responsible for inaccurate information New product features 18 supplied for publication imber Floors also Technical feature troubleshooting peaking 20 holds no responsibility for any advertisements printed in this magazine that may be deemed inaccurate Ask the experts Project feature Mount Stromlo Observatory Oven dry testing for ATFA members Resistance moisture meters are a good quick way to assess approximate moisture contents of timber flooring on site but the only way to find out the absolute moisture content of a species is through an oven dry test An oven dry test is the most accurate method It doesn t rely on calibrating back to a species so knowledge
26. nd distributes its products nationally through a range of independent distributors in each mainland state General Manager Tracy Goss said AST is proud of its Chain of Custody accreditation and to have the opportunity to promote sustainability in the forest industry in Australia AST is the first company to be Chain of Custody certified in NSW It sources the majority of its timber from Forests NSW and has a wide range of species available under the independently audited Chain of Custody certification f Pictured below L to R Tracy Goss General Manager AST Luke Hartsuyker Federal Member for Cowper Senator Eric Abetz Federal Minister for Fisheries Forestry and Conservation holding certificate and Chris Jones Chief Financial Officer and Systems Manager AST j I EE Australan Fone B 3E Carian Schama i ES na ha n E P Australian Forestry Standard Chain of Custody CoC provides a certification chain that tracks a wood or forest product from its origin in a certified forest through to its end use as a timber product purchased by the consumer CoC covers all intermediate steps such as harvesting transportation primary and secondary processing manufacturing re manufacturing distribution and sales The Chain of Custody Standard AS 4707 2006 is for voluntary application by any organisation that seeks to assure its customers that the timber products they buy are sourced from a certified forest For fu
27. ne Tas 7018 PO Box 205 Rosny Park Tas 7018 phone 03 6244 2277 fax 03 6244 5237 ABN 44 055 920 306 email oakdale oakenterprises com au www oakenterprises com au GALAXY MACHINES 8 and 12 helt drum combo sander Northern Suburbs Timber Flooring Freecall 1800 226 888 Email nstf nstimberflooring com au Synteko Pty Ltd Call 02 94068100 info synteko com au www synteko com au First chain of custody certification for Australian Solar Timber Kempsey based Australian Solar Timbers AST has become the first Australian mainland hardwood flooring manufacturer to be accredited under the Australian Forestry Standard AFS Chain of Custody Certification Scheme AST s high quality Australian native timber flooring can now carry the certification mark that provides consumers with the assurance that they are buying wood from sustainably managed Australian forests Certification combined with our use of solar energy to power our timber drying kilns shows AST s commitment to the environment and sustainability and makes AST one of Australia s most environmentally friendly timber companies commented David Head AST Marketing Manager AST produces 16 northern NSW species unique in their beauty and hardness and with ideal properties for flooring Federal Forestry Minister Senator Eric Abetz officially launched the accreditation of AST in Kempsey in November AST employs over 90 people at its purpose built mill at Kempsey a
28. of the wood used such as in a mixed hardwood is not important In the past it has been difficult to get independent oven dry testing done for flooring installers who needed it ATFA now offers this service to members Just fill in the form on the ATFA web site and send the sample to the ATFA Technical Manager 7 Coachwood Court Mackenzie QLD 4156 for testing There is a nominal fee of 75 00 for up to six samples Testing takes approximately two days from the time the Samples are received and reporting can be expected a day or two later When complete you will receive a certificate indicating testing carried out to AS 1080 and if desired it can also include other aspects with regard to compliance with AS 2796 1 or similar Oven dry testing is important when you need to e To accurately assess the moisture content for compliance prior to installation e To evaluate more accurately the expected movement in a floor after installation e To check against resistance moisture meter readings where no species correction figures are available e Where the species of flooring used is unknown For more information on how to get an oven dry test done go to www atfa com au or call 1300 361693 f ATFA s new 1300 numbers To make ATFA more accessible to its members the association has launched new 1300 phone and fax number services You can now call ATFA for the cost of a local call from anywhere in Australia excluding mobile phones Ph 13
29. product produced locally for the Australian flooring market Ultracoat has been trialled by some of Bostik s major contractors who are familiar with Bostik s products and to date the feedback has been very positive Bostik is now finalising contracts for projects in NSW over 10 000m which should generate immediate exposure Ultracote complements our existing range of timber floor coatings and we can now offer our customers an alternative coating system should their clients require it explains Tony The Bostik system includes Ultraset Timber Flooring Adhesive Moisture Seal Vapour Barrier Ultralevel cementitious based flooring compounds and Boscote water based polyurethane coatings It now also includes Ultracote which is included in the engineered flooring system warranty f Ultracote is easy to apply and is quick drying so two coats can be applied in one day Oakdale Industries a division of Oak Enterprises Timber Manufacturers and Suppliers Flooring Tongue and groove strip overlay parquetry Specialised and Contract Machining Architrave Skirting and Wall Lining Door Jambs Outdoor settings Celery Top pine Treated Radiata Garden Stakes Decking Gift Boxes Stocked species Tasmanian Oak Celery Top Pine Myrtle Blackwood Sassafras Huon Pine Radiata Pine Jarrah Spotted Gum Plus many other species available from suppliers world wide Oakdale Industries 4C Bounty Street Warra
30. rther details on the Australian Forestry Standard and CoC visit www forestrystandard org au Natural Excellence in Hardwood Flooring Solar Kiln Dried Specialist Manufacturers of gt 19mm Hardwood Strip Flooring gt TimberLay 80x 12mm Overlay Flooring gt Solid Block Parquetry Contact us T 461 2 6562 6839 F 61 2 6562 8302 salesQastfloors com au AST www astfloors com au ustralian Solar Timbers www timberlay info The evolution of waterborne polyurethanes Waterborne polyurethanes have advanced significantly in their technological developments over the last decade while solventborne polyurethanes have remained static Here Joe Potter of Orica Woodcare discusses the development of waterborne polyurethanes With solventborne polyurethanes having reached their technological maturity many years ago it is symptomatic that there have been no basic advances in that technology for a decade or more The formulations that originated from Huntley Chemicals in the early 1980s are still essentially those offered by current manufacturers On the other hand waterborne polyurethanes have continued on the technological advance continuum with significant improvements noted in the past decade With today s 100 polyurethane waterbornes we are seeing durability performance match and even surpass some of the more toxic solventborne polyurethane technologies What is surprising to many is that we are far from seeing the wat
31. superior fine finish sooner e Time saver easy to use e Parquetry or strip flooring the best finishing machine on the market Lagler Australia LEADERS IH FLOOREANDING SUPPLIES Head Office 25 Parkhurst Drive Knoxfield VIC 3180 Branch Office 15A Allied Drive Tullamarine VIC 3043 Freecall 1800 880 888 With distributors in QLD NSW WA SA and TAS www lagler com au Conference highlight Chris Coates One of the highlights of the ATFA 2007 Convention was a packed out presentation by hardwood timber flooring expert from the USA Christine Coates Here we feature some of her key points on trends in timber flooring Timber flooring has truly become part of the global economy Australian European and American architects are sourcing their timber species from as far afield as Africa with flexibility in manufacturing and the advent of online marketing fuelling this trend In the USA South American and Australian hardwood timber species are sought after by architects and designers over their own readily available supply of oaks maple and cherry As consumers become more educated about previously unknown species so the international demand for Australian species will increase Timber flooring trends for the future are all about variety Prefinished engineered exotic species solid wide width boards and custom finishes are capturing the imagination of architects designers and homeowners In the 21st century timber f
32. tunity for the timber flooring industry as wood boasts much better environmental credentials than many other floor coverings f Christine Coates from San Francisco has spent much of her life around hardwood flooring Her family has run a timber flooring business since the 1920s and she has a degree from Berkeley in Resource Management specialising in forestry Chris is a past president of the National Wood Flooring Association USA and is currently an instructor with the NWFA training program and contributor to the association s installation guidelines She now operates her own business consulting in the areas of sales and marketing manufacturing and trend forecasting for both domestic and international wood flooring companies Floor of the Year 2007 Boral Timber Flooring BORAL THE NATURAL SELECTION Generously sponsored by Residential Pre Finished SECOND WINNER First place Mariposa Group Pty Ltd Finish Liquid Diamond Pattern Fendi Second place RJ amp H Hobbs Finish Waterbased Pattern Strip Third place Cork amp Parquetry Specialists Finish UV Cured Pattern Recycled fence palings as strip flooring Commercial Prefinished ies i 1 WINNER i x we E ET First place Mariposa Group Pty Ltd Finish Liquid Diamond Pattern Herringbone Second place Mariposa Group Pty Ltd Finish Liquid Diamond Pattern Various Residential Site Installed
33. vailable in 13 1 litre and 3 7 litre containers in 16 colours For further details contact Boral Timber Tradezone onm 0 77701720 For those doing extra Hard Yakka Hard Yakka Legends Workwear is made of heavy duty 100 cotton Duck Weave reinforced with abrasion resistant Cordura which means the fabric is twice as durable as regular workwear And because they re made for those doing extra Hard Yakka Hard Yakka Legends overalls and trousers are also packed with extra features such as removable knee pads extra pockets for a mobile phone tools pencils and all those gadgets you need on the job perfect for flooring contractors For further details visit www yakka com au Over half a century of being at the forefront of the hardwood flooring industry Formed in 1946 by brothers Carl and Ed Anstett Powernail specialises in high quality flooring nailers that are now used all over the world The brothers also developed the L cleat Powernail and the 45 Powernailer which with some modifications since the initial design is still the most popular gun used in the US timber flooring industry Today Dave and Tom Anstett the company s second generation owners have taken the lead in producing quality Powernail tools and nails During our 50 years of operation quality and durability have been the trademarks of Powernail says Tom We plan to continue our tradition of high quality industry driven too
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