ATFA CONFERENCE ISSUE Troubleshooting squeaky floors Sound
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1. Email nsti nstimberflooring com au info synteko com au WWw synteko com aul Structural concrete floor Above Isolated drive pin Requires 10mm CSK hole through board Q If plywood is used in the installation can mechanical anchors be used to fix the ply through the rubber matting or will this process destroy the Isolation properties of the process A Embelton can supply an insulated anchor that will allow ply or battens to be fixed through the rubber matting This reduces the costs as adhesive is not required below the ply and maintains the sound reduction properties See the diagram on page 20 The Building Codes of Australia Section F5 details the current requirement for residential occupied areas In commercial installations with high impact noise such as gym or sports floors a professional review should be undertaken and an Acoustic Consultant should verify the Specifications f ATFA AGM ATFA Convention and Timber Flooring Exhibition Royal Randwick Racecourse Sydney Timber Flooring Workshops Sydney 6 Nov e Melbourne 7 Nov e Hobart 8 Nov Adelaide 13 Nov e Perth 15 Nov Surfaces Las Vagas USA Problems Cures and Remedial Measures Workshop Hobart 4 Feb e Melbourne 5 Feb Sydney 6 Feb Brisbane 12 Feb e Adelaide 19 Feb e Perth 21 Feb Domotex Asia Chinafloor Shanghai Lately have been having trouble with dust in my final coat is there anything that can do to eliminate this WNL2. Firstly small amounts of contaminants in a final coat are not considered a defect so the Issue is about setting customer expectation early in the process When you are talking your clients through the job it is always advisable to inform them that there will be some small contaminants in the floor but that these will wear off over time So how much is too much Most people doing Inspections will tell you that a floor needs to be Inspected at standing height not on hands and knees and that it should not take place in critical light such as direct The number one cause of excessive contamination is excessive dust in the air when coating After sanding and cutting back between coats the floor wall skirts or anywhere else that could be dusty should be cleaned The floor should be vacuumed first and then tacked using a Suitable cloth to pick up the fine dust that vacuuming cannot pick up Depending on the type of coating you use the open time could be between 1 to 5 hours and this means the rooms must remain dust free for this period to ensure that nothing sticks to the wet finish DW sunlight The allowable tolerance for taminants in finish is not t Embelton has both a Registered contaminants in finish is not an exac Test Laboratory and a resident science and is normally described as slight As a professional would you Acoustic Engineer accept it in your own floor 21 ZZ Big house big fa
3. THE AUSTRALIAN TIMBER FLOORING ASSOCIATION A PUBLICATION FROM ISSUE 2 SPRING 2007 EMBELTON FLOORING PRODUCTS amp ACCESSORIES _ Embelton Flooring ACN 004 251 861 e Cork ANNOUNCE TWO 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 Parquetry Floating Floors Solid Strip Timber sean Sound Insulation Matting Adhesives for TimDer Installations Sanding Products e Polyurethanes Coatings Tools and Visit us at the ATFA CONTER Embelton Flooring manufactures and distributes a complete range of products and equipment for the flooring industry Machinery k Bi w i ad nd Ad EA k A Wp r it hives F Ut 4 hae rd YR Aj ie l i CA P i i dl Lij a4 r ie ee af A 4 we n at Booth 3 rete TIMBER FLOORS Staff and Contributors Editor Lucy Perry editor datfa com au Contributing writers Jane Lawrence Glyn Taylor David Hayward Mark Brown Advertising sales Jane Lawrence phone 02 9440 9999 fax 02 9440 9066 timberfloors apuregraphics
4. 03 6244 5237 ABN 44 055 920 306 email oakdale oakenterprises com au www oakenterprises com au Importers amp Distributor of Frank Floor Sanders www boschtimbercom au Sound reduction of timber floors on multi storey developments ATFA member Glyn Taylor from Embelton Flooring A The general test result on a standard 150mm slab with the discusses some recent changes to sound ratings and same type of ceiling will give a reduction around f 15 to 20 answers some frequently asked questions regarding sound under the Lntw reference i e 45 to 50 In general terms a isolation raw 150mm slab and timber will give an Lntw reading of Under the current Building Codes of Australia most multi 65 This will not pass most specifications under the BCAs storey residential projects need to meet L nw Cl 62 This Q Are all rubber matting manufacturers the same is an on site test result indicating any impact sound travelling A With regard to sound Isolation or reduction every into the room below The lower the test result the better the installation is individual and to obtain the best possible outcome outcome the site must be investigated by a specialist such The older FIIC rating tested the level of insulation Under as Embelton Flooring The company has both a Registered this rating the higher the rating the better This has caused Test Laboratory and a resident Acoustic Engineer The a lot of confusion in the market recently but to clarify th
5. Complex in Darling Harbour from promoting their success to clients and potential clients In addition to the ATFA Annual Come along and enjoy a night of fine SYDNEY CONVENTION 2007 A E m AUSTRALIAN TIMBER FLOORING ASSOCIATION food and wine with former cricketer Mike Whitney at a venue that is truly Sydney s best kept secret For exhibitors and attendees who will be staying at the Crown Plaza Hotel Coogee Beach there will be a coach shuttle from the hotel to Darling Harbour at 6 30pm and drop them off at Darling Harbour Guests will be required to organise their own transport back to the hotel at the conclusion of the Awards Dinner f COnNo of WN gt O NSO OF NO oO Pactech Products Swadesir Lagler Australia PM Timbers Boral Timbers Whittle Wax Deck Max New Oz Timber Flooring Touchwood Timber Flooring Flooring Magazine Bona Bona Timbermate Holdfast Adhesives Aust Regupol Mirotone 18 19 20 21 Z2 23 24 29 26 ra 28 27 30 31 OZ 33 Premium Floors Nilfisk Advance P L Topdeck ATFA Sika Australia Sika Australia Hardwood Floor Supply Orica Woodcare Orica Woodcare Selleys Big River Timbers Norton Abrasives Harper amp Sandilands Synteko Australian Solar Timbers Australian Solar Timbers 34 39 36 3 7 38 oF 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Embelton Klingspor Australia Rubio Monocoat HB Fuller Australia DJ Bosch Fl
6. Di lam Ae Wancara Wi Plano 0A Ore DoF Fas 05 2 se Mobiles HOF 70A ae Email drid teh EECH mai bost hlimberriam au Da BOscH foorinc h DISTRIBUTORS Fry iio on business development and business presentation both of which are critical to the long term success of our members strongly encourage anyone who is thinking of coming along to the conference to book soon as places are filling fast Mr Flierman added All people need to do is visit our website at www atfaconvention com au and click on the conference link to see the full program and make a booking They will find the conference is excellent value with a broad range of top quality speakers Our major goal in putting this event on is to develop a more professional and committed timber flooring industry We are absolutely certain this Conference will make a major contribution to the achievement of that goal f Visit www atfaconvention com au for program details At last a solution for all wood and laminate floor repairs With this European manufactured kit you can repair chips and dings in wood and laminate flooring using the precise colour match required The coloured waxes are melted using the bunsen supplied and can be used separately or mixed to achieve an endless palette of colours Available from Premium Floors 250 gst International flooring expert Daniel Boone from the United States and specialists from Heinri
7. Extension Sanding stairs is so much easier when you have the right tools The Easy Sand Stair Tread Extension is the right tool for this tricky job Just set it up one step below the tread you re working on Now your sander can ride flat You ll save time and effort and have better results The height adjusts easily and securely from 150mm to 200mm The 810mm wood top Is bevelled for close placement against the tread and the heavy duty rubber feet keep the Stair Tread Extension where you want it Quick Step Incizo Multi Function Trim One of the more perplexing issues Involved with selling laminate flooring is deciding which trim to use where To solve this problem the Master of Flooring Innovation Quick Step has released the Incizo Trim This amazing invention is fast becoming the toast of both sales staff and installers across the world Every Incizo trim comes packed with a simple cutting tool that will enable the installer to create a ramp connector or border trim on site using the 3 in 1 Incizo trim What s more like the Quick Step Scotia Incizo is available in a matching colour for every Quick Step product for a perfect match every time The Quick Step Incizo and the Timber and laminate flooring repair kit are distributed by Premium Floors Visit www premiumfloors com au for your state branch Timber and laminate flooring repair kit This convenient kit is manufactured in Europe and includes
8. annoyance is a legitimate concern that owners have taken further What to look for If a floor is being fixed directly to Joists board profile is particularly important Generally a tongue and groove tolerance of 0 3 to 0 4 mm makes a good floor This is about the thickness of a business card Note that the tolerance on the end match should be the same as board edges and is equally important If shrinkage or movement has caused the floor Established in 1922 Feast Watson has grown to become a nationally recognised name in professional timber finishes offering a range of high quality commercial floor finishes and an extensive range of premium timber stains Professional Timber Finishes Since 1922 to lose firm contact with the joists then board on nail or often staple movement can result in squeaking Obviously this is more of an issue with secretly fixed floors as the fixing is no longer accessible For these reasons it is recommended not to secret fix into unseasoned joists Laying a floor over particleboard or plywood will not necessarily solve the problem Some of these installations have also been associated with excessive squeaking If the adhesive beneath the board is not providing sufficient support to the strip floor movement at board edges can still result in squeaking Similarly squeaks associated with the plywood to joist For further information on Feast Watson products Freecall 1800 252 502 fixin
9. bring your clubs along and get into the thick of it at the Moore Park Golf Course The Australian Timber Flooring Association Annual General Meeting to be held on the evening of Wednesday 10 October which is open to all members of ATFA The 2007 Convention cocktail reception which will be held at the Coogee Bay Hotel following the AGM The 2007 ATFA Convention Dinner and Annual Awards Presentation to be held on the evening of Friday 12 October at the Star Room Darling Harbour f SYDNEY CONVENTION 2007 NAD AGEN AUSTRALIAN TIMBER FLOORING ASSOCIATION eee ee eee e eee eee eee sere ee eee eee see eee eee see eeee ee se eee e see se reese ee seeeeseeeseeeese Convention at a glance Australian Timber Flooring Association AGM 10 October 2007 Coogee Bay Hotel National Education Conference 11 and 12 October 2007 8 am 12 noon Timber Flooring Exhibition 11 October 2007 12 noon 5pm 12 October 2007 12 noon 4pm Pavilion Convention Centre Royal Randwick Racecourse Sydney NSW 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 S TRIO 3 DISC SANDER e Unique planetary motion more power and pressure producing a Superior fine finish sooner e Time saver easy to use e Parquetry or strip flooring the best finishing tea
10. com au Production Pure Graphics Pty Ltd Graphic design Adam Dipper Print management Bruce Perry Publisher Australian Timber Flooring Association 11 Oleander Ave Shelley Beach QLD 4551 ph 07 5492 8696 fax 07 5491 6830 www atfa com au ABN 16 524 524 226 Timber Floors is published four times a year by The Australian Timber Flooring Association Timber Floors may not be produced in whole or part without the written consent of the publisher Views expressed within this publication are not necessarily the opinions of the editors or publisher Whilst all efforts are made to ensure the accuracy and truthfulness of stories included in this issue the writers editors and publisher cannot be held responsible for inaccurate information supplied for publication imber Floors also holds no responsibility for any advertisements printed in this magazine that may be deemed inaccurate Note from the CEO The Australian Timber Flooring Association ATFA welcomes you to the second issue of Timber Floors We ve received excellent feedback on the launch issue and will continue to work on developing this into a world class publication Receiving imber Floors is one of the benefits of ATFA membership If you are not a member but have received this issue then you are in for a treat but you ll need to join to continue receiving this industry publication Enclosed is the ATFA membership application form This issue focuses
11. garden products and furniture products The company provides good positive skills development for employees not Just In timber manufacturing but also in the development of other life skills Oakdale is committed to the environment and the sustainability of Tasmanian resources sourcing its raw materials from companies with the Same commitment Oakdale Industries produces product from a number of species using the Aaland a Fh p Ame Arete The Mountain Range is a new palette of species in Boral Timber s range of solid hardwood flooring products designed to meet the growing trend for lighter timber species and open plan living spaces The Mountain Range includes New England Oak Messmate Stringybark Australian Beech Ribbon Gum Flooded Gum and New England Blackbutt For further information phone 1800 818 317 or visit us online at www boraltimberflooring com au a lake i eres warmth of Tasmanian Oak the rare beauty of the Black Heart Sassafras and Huon Pine and the exquisite colours that make the Tasmanian Myrtle and Tasmanian Blackwood species Oakdale also has access to many other species from within its global supplier network Contact Oakdale on 03 6244 2277 X Apk dole draleeyerie i ir Meo iai Pmilusiri i 1 BORAL Boral Timber Flooring EN kdar u aa Species feature Jarrah Jarrah is grown in the south western corner of Western Austral
12. 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 Cocktails Golf day Join us for 9 holes of golf The 2007 ATFA Convention at the Moore Park 18 hole Cocktail Reception will be held Group One Championship following the ATFA AGM on Wed Golf Course A shuttle bus 10 Oct The Cocktail Reception will depart the Crowne Plaza will run from 6 00 pm until 7 30 at 10am on Wed 10 Oct This pm at the Coogee Bay Hotel is an opportunity to network Attendance at the Cocktail with other keen golfers in Reception is included in all two the timber flooring industry day Conference Registration Tickets are 55 club hire Fees Additional tickets can be additional purchased at 45 per person th durability and feel of iber floors adding BUTON fnd character to your new or renovated hom office or ita App aaa i ie Dinner The Star Room at the IMAX Theatre Complex in Darling Harbour is our venue and cricket legend Mike Whitney is the host for the ATIFA Dinner on Fri 12 Oct The 2007 Australian Floor of the Year Awards will be announced as well as the ATFA Annual Industry Awards Tickets are 120 per person Book as soon as possible F Ej _ a JS Pas b z i Available in e Sol
13. strips and moisture content of each strip also took temperature and humidity readings The moisture content of the flooring strips registered about 6 percent on my meter The temperature was nearly 20 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity was 25 percent The equilibrium moisture content at this temperature and humidity is only 5 4 percent so the wood moisture content was probably even lower than my meter could accurately read There were gaps found between the individual strips that ranged from 0 5mm to 1mm Fasteners were found to be spaced at intervals of 150 to 200mm To comply with Mr Park s request stood in the foyer and sighted down the wall into the family room Just as he had said there appeared to be some irregularity in the finish along the wall When this area was examined some minor edger marks could be seen close to the wall The condition was not noticeable when viewed from a standing position in normal lighting The causes Wood and finishes naturally change colour when exposed to light When areas of the floor are not exposed to the same light conditions they can reasonably be expected to bea Slightly different colour According to the flooring contractor the flooring was between 6 and 9 percent moisture content when installed nearly the exact moisture content as when it was received from the manufacturer At the time of this inspection the relative humidity and the flooring moisture content was very low Having los
14. 0am AFTA Progress and Plans for the Future Randy Flierman Chief Executive Officer ATFA 8 45am Keynote Presentation Timber A Worldwide Perspective Christine Coates Coates amp Associates 9 30am Panel Session Regulating the Timber Flooring Industry Robert Clague President ATFA and Managing Director Northern Suburbs Timber Flooring Steve Griffin General Manager Home Building Service NSW Office of Fair Trading Randy Flierman Chief Executive Officer ATFA 10 15am Morning tea 10 30am Floating Floor Systems Dos and Don ts Kendall Waller National Technical Manager Premium Floors 11 15am Dispute Resolution Inspections Liabilities Ray Brice Managing Director Australian Flooring Consultants 12 00noon Close of conference sessions Exhibition opens 0 00pm Exhibition Close Day 1 Friday 12 October 8 00am 6 25am 8 30 am 9 19am 10 00am 10 15am 11 00am 11 50am 12 00noo0n 4 00pm 7 00pm Delegate Registration Welcome to Day 2 Moisture and Timber Flooring Paul Kiely Planet Timber WA Pty Limited Timber Flooring Problems Causes and Remedial Measures Dave Hayward Technical Manager ATFA Morning tea Training and Apprenticeships for the Flooring Industry Bob Paton CEO Manufacturing Skills Australia Patrick Cummings Industry Coordinator Manufacturing Skills Australia Thinking Big Rob Hartnett Managing Director Business Performance International Acknowledgements and Conference Close Ex
15. all the tools and waxes you need to repair chips and dings in timber and laminate flooring especially when you need to match the correct flooring colour The colour waxes are melted using the supplied Bunsen and can either be used separately or mixed to SOOO00000 achieve other colours Onnnnoonog of limitless variations Come and see demonstrations of the kits by our German manufacturer at the ATFA conference In October Whittle Waxes offers application accreditation courses With floor sanders its key market Whittle Waxes Is investing an enormous amount of time and resources in supporting the flooring trade with accreditation training courses in product knowledge and application techniques The Whittle Waxes Accreditation Course offers an overview of the company s marketing thrust to end users architects and timber merchants as well as an understanding of the company s business development Most importantly the Whittle Waxes Accreditation Course covers the company s key products in detail including Treatex exterior products oils and waxes There is also a practical demonstration on staining and coating application techniques Accreditation is granted with the satisfactory completion of four floors and the signing of the Whittle Waxes code of conduct Once accredited floor sanders and finishers can then benefit from referrals as a result of the many nationwide flooring enquiries received by Whittle Wax
16. ch Koenig in Germany will offer technical demonstrations at this year s ATFA Convention The technical demonstrations are just one of the new initiatives to be offered at the Convention aiming to develop the technical capacity of the timber flooring industry Daniel Boone has been responsible for the development and implementation of many of the National Certification Standards for NWFA where he served as the Technical Training Director for four years He is internationally renowned for his knowledge and skills International experts lead demonstration program SYDNEY CONVENTION 2007 AN xe f NS y AAN A AUSTRALIAN TIMBER FLOORING ASSOCIATION in the manufacture installation and finishing of hardwood flooring Daniel also has extensive experience in the technical aspects of product development including specification design and raw and finished product testing Specialists from Heinrich Koenig in Germany will be conducting a range of demonstrations on timber flooring repair techniques including fixing fine and deep scratches Joint and pressure marks and cracked edges The attendance of these International experts at the ATFA convention is sponsored by Premium Floors f 2007 conference sessions Pavilion Convention Centre Royal Randwick Racecourse Sydney Thursday 11 October 8 00am Delegate Registration tea and coffee on arrival 8 25am Welcome to delegates Robert Clague President ATFA 8 3
17. cutive for the City of and channel development Joe Is keen quality matters and is active in the Melbourne Melbourne Convention and to develop ways to assist the industry marketplace assessing and providing Marketing Bureau and the Malcolm to grow Its share of the total available assistance with timber flooring Issues Sargent Cancer Fund for Kids flooring market Come and visit the Boral Timber Flooring team at the Australian am e Mina ieee N engineered hardwood flooring Boral Timber now offers a pre finished hardwood timber flooring product that saves time on the job e Available in 80mm and 133mm 1 strip and 166mm 2 strip e No acclimatisation required Just open the box and start laying e Silkwood can be glued down or floated directly onto a concrete Boral Timber Flooring BORAL slab particleboard or plywood tiles or old timber floors Supplied with a 25 year warranty THE NATURAL SELECTION Oakdale Industries is the manufacturer of some of the finest Tasmanian timber flooring products available on the market today The company was established In the early 70s to provide supported employment opportunities for people within our disabled community Oakdale Industries product range has expanded to Include tongue and groove strip flooring overlay flooring and parquetry flooring mouldings architraves skirting and door jambs which complement the fine Tasmanian timber species flooring range as well as craft products
18. e correct type and thickness of matting can be produced for situation the older FIIC rating is no longer applicable the job and other parts of the building design ie ceiling and Q What is the difference in test results in general terms if walls can be assessed and the correct treatment supplied Dmm rubber matting is installed correctly under timber Q Can parquetry be laid on the same density of rubber compared to a standard timber to slab installation matting as strip timber A Parquetry must be laid on a higher density rubber 900 Kg m is recommended This product can be supplied in the Impactamat brand If lower densities are used GALAKY MACHINES too much movement will follow and cause cracking and damage to the coating Parquetry provides a better test buy direct from the importers result than strip flooring This is because of reduced resonance of a smaller or shorter piece of timber Q Does rubber matting need to be glued when used under floating floors A No 3mm rubber matting or cork rubber combination can be loose laid under floating floors The use of the standard 2mm foam layer is also recommended as it allows extra cushioning and flexibility Floor Polyurethane adhesive 6 5mm Splitz anchor or equivalent Rubber sleeve 12mm Exterior grade 5 Flywood 8 and 12 belt drum combo sander Impactamat layer Northern Suburbs Timber Flooring Synteko Pty Ltd Freecall 1800 226 888 Call 02 94068100
19. e right For more information on the professional s choice for quality flooring nailers For 8 15 mm T amp G Engineered Flooring and 20 gage E Powercleat nails and fasteners contact Powernail at www powernail com au Register to Win a FREE PowerkKit at Kit includes a Model 445 Pneumatic Nailer with steel carrying case plus a PowerJack 100 floor jack POWERNAIL Co F WHITTLE WAXES The Australian experts in ecologically harmonised finishes Specialising in German made for natural ly Hardwax Oils a whole new beautiful eh bbr category of timber finishes for the Australian market Hardwax Oils Exceptionally easy to apply Create a smooth velvety lustre Non Toxic and Eco Friendly Easy to repair and maintain Nurture and protect timber whittle WAXES 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 fri iT
20. eam David and Jane Nash are passionate about recycled timber and sourcing new timber from trusted sources All mills that deal with Nash Timbers are certified to supply logs from forests that are managed sustainably by State Forests David was one of the first people to deal in recycled flooring Two decades ago he began sourcing timber from domestic demolitions and later from large industrial sites such as the old wool stores in Pyrmont Ultimo and Darling Harbour The timber would be denailed and sawn into boards up to 250mm wide Wide boards are not a passing fashion says David They have been in high demand since have been in the timber flooring business and they re here to stay f THE PROFESSIONAL S CHOICE Hg n Z ee 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 _ te 18 gage gt rs Powercleat nails _ 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 don
21. es from architects builders and end users The team at Whittle Waxes has developed an Accreditation Course Proud to be a Foundation Member of the 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 that is aimed at improving the financial bottom line of accredited flooring professionals There is also a DVD in the pipe line so that the training course can be offered to floor finishing companies in regional and remote areas Whittle Waxes specialises In sourcing importing and distributing Hard Waxes from Europe The brands Treatex and PNZ are exclusive to Whittle Waxes and the company also distributes Rubio Monocoat For details on the accreditation course please phone Whittle Waxes on 1300 ECO WAX or visit the website at www whittlewaxes com au f PYTHON 3200W 10 BELT SANDER Stocked species Tasmanian Oak Celery Top Pine Myrtle Blackwood Sassafras Huon Pine Radiata Pine Jarrah Spotted Gum Other Models Also Available fH Bell G Drum 12 Orum Edgers AD Parts Plus many other species available from suppliers world wide Oakdale Industries 4C Bounty Street Warrane Tas 7018 PO Box 205 Rosny Park Tas 7018 phone 03 6244 2277 fax
22. g will transfer when the floor is walked on In some Instances fixing of plywood to steel joists has resulted in loud squeaking with every step made on the timber floor above What should have been done and what can be done Firstly by simply assessing the flooring and job site many issues relating to squeaking can be overcome New floors installed over QUALITY old joists in renovations require particular attention as joists may have split and this can compromise new fixings Joists may not be level with each other or adequately fixed In such instances responsibility for the sub floor needs to be determined and any issues resolved prior to installation of the new floor Floors will squeak more in dry weather when there Is less friction holding board edges tight A floor that squeaks prior to coating will often not squeak afterwards If you have a job with a squeaky floor it is first necessary to work out where the squeaks are coming from and whether It is your responsibility as the installer or that of the builder TOBY has delivered quality products and service to the Australian flooring industry for over 25 years See for yourself why TOBY is one of the Australia s leading timber coatings who installed the floor framing Tricks such as putting talcum in board joints seldom work and something more substantial is generally needed Fixing battens between joists to reduce board on board movement or filler at t
23. hardwood was installed There were no curtains on the windows and only a couple of area rugs on the floor Mr Park first pointed out that the floor seemed to be changing colour When he moved one of the area rugs 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 61 2 6562 6839 F 61 2 6562 8302 sales astfloors com au www astfloors com au www timberlay info OA ustralian Solar Timbers he could see the floor had darkened around the outside perimeter of the rug while retaining the original colour beneath the rug He also stated he had begun to notice the development of gaps between individual flooring strips a condition that had not been present when he first moved into the house Finally Mr Park directed me to the foyer so could see where the light coming in from the French doors to the rear of the house was highlighting floor surface irregularities near the foyer walls was able to confirm that there had been some colour change between the outside perimeter of the area rugs and the area beneath them The condition was noticeable but not excessive Following the NOFMA inspection procedure marked spans of 20 flooring strips in a number of areas of the installation In each area measured the total width of the spans width of individual strips spaces between the
24. he joist to board interface can be effective Similarly drilling and injecting adhesive at end matched Joints or pinning to prevent movement has been successful However some of these methods necessitate access to the lower surface of the floor There are also Instances where no matter what has been tried the squeaks persist For this reason it is often best to try remedial work on a smaller area first and assess the improvement before proceeding further f Come to the TOBY stand at the ATFA Be Conference and discuss our wide range of systems including Unithane Aquamax Domestic Aquamax Commercial Aquamax Non Slip Freecall 1800 073 530 www toby com au ADVICE Product snap shots Stair Jig There is simply no quicker or easier way to scribe treads and risers than with the Woodwise Stair Jig It adjusts easily without tools from 810mm to 1320mm for a perfect fit every time For lengths 1320mm to 1820mm just add an Extender Keep adding 900mm Extenders to span any length tread All joints lock tightly for dead solid accuracy The T bar angle adjusts to greater than 45 degrees And you ll appreciate Its lightweight all metal construction The Woodwise Stair Jig and Easy Sand Stair Tread Extention are distributed in Australia exclusively by Boral Timber Flooring Phone 03 9790 1790 eoeerecece eee eee eee ee ee ese eee ee eee eee eee eee eee ee ee see eeseeeseeeeeeeeeee eee eee eee sere eee eee Easy Sand Stair Tread
25. hibition Opens Exhibition Closes 2007 ATFA Convention Dinner and Annual Awards Presentation Star Room Darling Harbour Anyone pre registering and then attending this years exhibition at the ATFA Convention will go into the draw to win a package of prizes worth over 6 000 Pre registration is free The Exhibition component of the Convention runs from 12 noon on both Thursday 11 and Friday 12 October at the Pavilion Convention Centre All you need to do to pre register is to visit the ATFA Convention website at www atfaconvention com au and follow the pre registration prompts It is not essential to pre register as you can register on the day when it is still free but pre registering will save you time and give you the opportunity to win some great prizes When you collect your name badge Q550 3 8 5 8 SOLID ENGINEERED PNEUMATIC FLOORING NAILER Dual action cain amp Screw base pilavey perfectly adjustable to the width amp height of the tongue Se nn n n n n 3 8 5 8 H330 Multi Hit Solid Flooring P240 Nailer P260 Stapler olid amp Exotic Flooring Solid Flooring Distributed by Synteko Pty Ltd info synteko com au call 02 9406 8100 at the Exhibition you will automatically go into the draw for a huge range of prizes The main prize includes a Cleancare Orbiter Floor Machine with vacuum valued at 3 200 In addition the winner of the lucky door prize will also take home more than 3 000
26. ia and is one of the most common Eucalyptus species in that state as well as one of its few commercial species Its botanical name is Eucalyptus marginata which refers to the light coloured vein on the edge of the leaf A large hardwood Jarrah grows up to 40 metres in height with a trunk up to three metres in diameter It has a rough brown to black bark which splits into fibrous strips and fine narrow leaves Jarrah is an extremely deep rooted species and therefore drought resistant as it is able to draw extensively for water during dry periods The heartwood is durable class 2 and dark red in colour often with a rich dark mahogany hue The sapwood is a paler yellow colour The grain with an even and moderately coarse texture is usually straight but can be interlocked and wavy occasionally producing an attractive fiddleback figure Jarrah s colouring and exceptional hardness janka 8 5 are a perfect combination for commercial and residential flooring It is also popular in general construction sleepers poles piles panelling joinery and heavy furniture f Jarrah is renowned world wide __for its density resistance to insect attack and beautiful rich rec colour which deepens over intoa sehe by fe un This hand cut parquetry panel featuring Jarrah is in the foyer of ATFA member MYM Timber and Hardware in Melbourne a Discover why we re we Sd America s favorite wood filler Wood floori
27. id 19mm tongue amp groove strip flooring e Solid 13mm tongue amp groove overlay flooring e Block parquetry e Prefinished solid tongue amp groove overlay flooring e Sports floor systems Other species also available in various sizes e Blackwood e Tasmanian Southern Blue Gum e Tasmanian Messmate e Jarrah Gunns N AUSTRALIAN FORESTRY e D 4 PEFC AFS 01 31 01 PEFC 21 31 01 Promoting Sustainable Forest Management First conference is in great shape The inaugural National Timber Flooring Conference which is being offered as part of the 2007 ATFA Convention is shaping up very well The Conference which will take place on the morning of Thursday 11 and Friday 12 October has brought together a Who s Who of leading timber floor industry specialists from throughout Australia and overseas The industry has certainly responded well to the idea of a professional development conference says Randy Flierman Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Timber Flooring Association think the interest stems from the fact that we ve developed a program that meets the varying needs of the sectors within the timber flooring Industry And it s not just about developing the technical capacity of the industry The Conference program also includes sections Introducing The New Self Propelled S E gt a h WOLFE j Completely re designed Powerful 2 6 kw motor Lina
28. k did not have experience with hardwood flooring The problems he was experiencing were attributable primarily to his lack of understanding of the product The information in the inspection report was not unfamiliar to the contractor To him these were common sense issues Together we created a basic hardwood floor facts letter for his future customers so they have more informed and more reasonable expectations Mark Brown is owner of Carpet Arts Inspection Service in Ellicott City Maryland USA Sostik ULTRASET No 1 Timber Flooring Adhesive for 10 years m aul Troubleshooting squeaky floors Squeaking floors is a common problem that can sometimes mean a time consuming call back to a job Here David Hayward ATFA Technical Manager discusses the problem how to spot the issues and how to fix them For as long as there have been timber floors there have been squeaks and it is generally accepted that many floors will make some noise when walked on However there comes a point where this is a problem and a customer will complain In solid strip floors on joists squeaks can come about from board on board movement or board on nail movement However there are also instances where the squeaks are not associated with the flooring itself but the subfloor framing of either timber or steel and even door Joinery rubbing when foot pressure Is applied to a floor Excessive squeaking should not be taken lightly as the
29. mily big boards Wide boards are a unique look in timber flooring but really look their best in large expanses of floor space This home in Sydney ts the perfect floor plan for wide boards with 120m of floor space in the kitchen and open plan living area alone Supplied and installed by ATFA member Nash Timbers the floor is a 180mm x 20mm North Coast Blackbutt tongue and groove strip floor secret nailed and glued to battens on a concrete slab The timber is sourced from ATFA member Hurford Hardwood in Lismore and comes under the eco select brand It is a prestige grade product which includes some gum veins and the growth rings that are common in Blackbutt and emphasised In a wide board profile Native hardwood timber was the floor covering of choice for owners Greg and Fiona McManus with a family of four active kids some of them gymnasts who also needed to avoid dust and allergens for the asthmatics in the family didn t even consider tiles or stone for this space says Fiona We love the warmth of timber and chose Blackbutt for its neutral colour The floor has been coated with a water based finish from another ATFA member Synteko Synteko is a very good product says David Nash of Nash Timbers It s much better for the environment than some other finishes on the market Nash Timbers specialises in wide flooring and native timbers with over 20 years in the industry Husband and wife t
30. ng experts ke you deserve a G05 choice Check out our uci 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 19 Summit Ra Noble Park VIC 3174 Ph 03 9790 1790 Boral Timber ATFA 2007 Education Conference and Timber Flooring Exhibition The 2007 ATFA Convention is the only dedicated large scale timber flooring event in Australasia and will include the following activities An Education Conference featuring leaders in the timber flooring industry from the USA and Australia The conference will provide all timber flooring professionals with the knowledge and skills to help increase your marketability in an extremely competitive market An industry exhibition which will showcase the latest innovations In timber floors sanding machines sealants coatings adhesives tools safety equipment floating floors underlays abrasives levelling compounds and much more to the most qualified and enthusiastic gathering of the timber flooring industry A golf day which will be hosted by ATFA to kick off the 2007 Convention on Wednesday 10 October This will be a great opportunity to network with colleagues in the Industry so plan to
31. of ATFA awards 13 Technical feature troubleshooting squeaky floors 16 Product features 18 Technical feature sound reduction 20 Ask the experts 21 Project feature wide boards 22 joins the ATFA is ATFA s first is Commercial team ona female board Market Manager for permanent basis Orica Woodcare and to provide ATFA member Cathy the newest addition to the ATFA board has over 30 years with a strong experience in retail technical and training base David has having worked in management roles Based in Brisbane Joe brings to spent the past 14 years with Timber for Myer and David Jones after owning AIFA over ten years experience in the Queensland and TRADAC and had her own soft furnishing business She coating business having Joined Orica a long association with the timber is currently Business Development in 1997 At Orica he has been involved industry before that He has also been Manager for ATFA member MYM with setting coating specification involved in both past and present Timber and Hardware in Melbourne standards and is a leader of innovation timber flooring research projects by the Cathy is an asset to the board with and development of sustainable timber Forest and Wood Products Research previous board positions including coatings for the flooring industry An and Development Corporation He Australian Retailers Association advocate for industry self regulation supports flooring producers on product City Centre Exe
32. on our major annual event The Australian Timber Flooring Association Education Conference and Timber Flooring Exhibition We call it the convention and this year s in Sydney will be the biggest we have ever witnessed in Australia In addition to more exhibitors than ever before we combine the first ever industry conference an official dinner and our own national awards See pages 8 through to 13 for details on the convention Timber Floors will not only keep you abreast of products services and events it will also provide you with an opportunity to debate some of the bigger issues facing our Industry today It will cover topics such as timber resources flooring production techniques defective floors installation tips and quality issues as well as coating production method advantages and disadvantages We believe imber Floors is the foundation for a strong system of communication across the industry and we look forward to your involvement We trust you will enjoy this issue and welcome any feedback you may have Randy Flierman CEO Australian Timber Flooring Association this issue Cover image Messmate flooring ATFA board new members 04 Member profile Oakdale Industries 05 Species feature Jarrah 06 ATFA conference and exhibition summary 08 ATFA conference social events 09 ATFA conference in great shape 10 ATFA conference sessions and international experts 11 ATFA conference win a 6000 lucky door prize 12 Presentation
33. ooring amp Distributors SIA Abrasives Australia Bostik Resources Australasia Floor Torque Fein Power Tools Pty Limited Hermes Abrasives Rubio Monocoat Multi Plank Australia Nobow IAS LOBA GmbH amp Co KG 49 50 51 g2 Jo 54 Dd 56 5 08 o7 60 Sponsors Embelton Boral Floor Torque Lagler Mariposa New Oz Ray Australia Int Selleys Synteko Timbermate SAS Global Insurance Demonstration Area Mariposa Hardwood Flooring Clever Bamboo Slipstick Cleancare Peerless Jal Tuffcoat Moisture Meter Company Urethane Coatings Pty Ltd Hiretech Alex Lind Floor Sanding and Timber Floor Supplies 13 What do you expect Lack of education led to a list of problems by Mark Brown writing for Hardwood Floors Magazine USA The problem A call came in from a flooring contractor One of his customers Mr Park had just called and was very upset about his hardwood floor He bitterly complained that the flooring was changing colour there were gaps all over the place and the finish was rough Mr Park was called to set up an appointment for an Inspection He said that the appointment could be set up on any day but only after 3pm when the afternoon sun made all of the problems really noticeable The procedure The site finished 57mm oak floor was Installed in Mr Park s new home last July It was now February As in many new homes there was very little furniture in the 190m main floor of the home where the
34. t up to 4 percent moisture content since Installation it was not surprising that spaces had opened between the strips Iry as he might the floor Sander cannot guarantee a perfect result As pointed out in the NOFMA finishing guidelines Sander marks can be an indication of inadequate finishing but the finish can be acceptable and still include this and other problems provided they do not appear over the entire floor How to fix the floor The discolouration seen around the perimeter of area rugs can be blended with other areas by exposing them to the same light This can be done by occasionally moving the rugs or by installing window coverings to limit the amount of sunlight reaching the floor The best way to address the gaps between the boards is to increase the humidity which will increase the flooring moisture content allowing the boards to swell slightly and close the gaps To avoid seasonal gaps it is advisable to www bostik c Having lost up to 4 percent moisture content since installation it was not surprising that spaces had opened between the strips limit swings in the humidity by using humidifiers in the heating season and dehumidifiers in non heating months The edger marks seen were minor and could only be seen in the glare of reflected light Surface irregularities should be evaluated from a standing position in normal lighting It was determined that this condition required no action In the future Mr Par
35. worth of products These include abrasive products from Hermes and Synteko coating products from Eurothane Coatings and Mirotone adhesive products from Bostik and Regupol a 250 cash back voucher from Lagler Australia a floor clamp donated by Deckmax furniture feet from Slipstick woodfiller from Timbermate a two year subscription to Flooring Magazine and a one year FASTENS com tittoe IB amatech if 16 GA 18 GA and stainless steel available www synteko com au membership to ATFA All you need to do then is make sure you come along to the show on either 11 or 12 October and you could be going home with all these great prizes For further information contact GEMS on 02 9744 5232 Presentation of ATFA awards presented at the ATFA Convention Gala Dinner under the following categories of the Year Apprentice of the Year Employee of the Year Contractor of the Year This year s ATFA Awards will be The Boral Australian Timber Floor Former winners of the Australian Timber Floor of the Year including Northern Suburbs Timber Floors Perth Timber Floors Mariposa Hardwood Flooring and Proline Timber Floors have benefited significantly industry awards the evening will host the presentation of 2007 Australian Floor of the Year Awards The Convention Dinner will be held at the Star Room on Friday 12 October at 7pm The Star Room is located on the top floor of the IMAX Theatre
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