Engineered Timber Flooring Gold Coast

If you’re looking for sustainable and beautiful flooring for your new Gold Coast home or renovation, then you can’t look past Engineered Timber Flooring. 

If you’re asking what is engineered timber flooring when compared to solid timber flooring—the main difference is in its construction. Solid timber flooring is, of course, constructed completely of timber. Engineered timber flooring is constructed of multiple layers, usually all running in different directions to help with expansion and movement. It also has a top wear layer—some even making the flooring scratch-resistant.

Methods of Engineered Plank Construction

The manufacturing of engineered timber flooring is designed to be more ‘resource-efficient’, using up to ⅔ less timber than solid timber floors.

Multi-ply engineered wood flooring

Multi-ply construction is usually manufactured from mixed hardwood with each veneer running in an alternate direction to provide enhanced stability. The wear layer of solid oak is then bonded to the top of the multi-ply core.

3 Layer engineered flooring

The method is similar for 3-layer engineered flooring. The construction comprises 3 layers of thicker veneer with each layer bonded in an alternate direction. The core of the 3 layers will generally feature small individual pieces of timber that are bonded together. Solid oak is used as the top visual wear layer.

At One Source Flooring, we sell a variety of timber flooring, oak flooring and hickory flooring solutions from leading Australian and international manufacturers. Timber flooring comes in a variety of types or species, including Australian timber, oak and hickory.

We only recommend and install quality engineered timber flooring from the following suppliers:

Australian Select Timbers 

Australian Select Timbers is passionate and motivated by creating a point of difference with our reputable and ever expanding product ranges. You will enjoy the enduring beauty of Australian Select Timbers flooring for years to come.

AST offers a range of quality oak flooring, hickory flooring as well as hybrid planks—now all on display in our Gold Coast Showroom.

Preference Floors 

Preference Floors is a 100% Australian owned company that specialises in Engineered timber flooring, including engineered timber floor, vinyl and timber-look laminate. Their engineered timber flooring is expertly designed with different species, colours and finishes available. Preference floors are also proudly eco-certified and accredited. 

Visit our Nerang flooring showroom to explore our Preference Floors collections. You’ll be impressed by their quality and craftsmanship.

Trojan Timbers 

Trojan Timbers are leading importers and distributors of engineered timber flooring with over 30 years’ experience. Their products are ethically produced and are environmentally safe. 

Trojan Timbers carry local and exotic species, with their standard range including various Oaks—both in natural and coloured variations as well as Australian species such as Blackbutt, Tasmanian Oak and Spotted Gum.

Wonderwood

Wonderwood Floors is an Australian-based flooring supplier and distributor that specialises in timber and hybrid flooring. Their mission is to constantly be on the lookout for new inspirations and seamlessly incorporate those ideas into new product designs. Every shipment of product is closely examined by Wonderwood Floors’ highly trained Quality Control team, who reside at the manufacturing facility full-time. 

You’ll find Wonderwood’s beautiful Oak range at our Nerang flooring showroom. Customers are welcome to take them home and try them for themselves to experience the beauty and comfort that is engineered timber flooring.

• Timber flooring is durable and strong, generally outlasting cheaper flooring solutions. 
• Well-installed and well-maintained timber flooring can increase the value of your property.
• Timber flooring adds beautiful aesthetics to your home and comes in a variety of types and finishes.
• Engineered timber floors are primarily made from plantation-grown trees, making them a more sustainable timber option. 

Selecting the type or brand of timber flooring for your next project isn’t as complicated as choosing products like carpet as there typically aren’t as many variables. However, there are some important questions you may ask your timber flooring supplier when searching for the best timber flooring, including:

• How long has the manufacturer been in business? Are they reputable and do they offer any guarantees?
• How long is the warranty on the timber flooring?
• What grade is the timber? If the grade is higher (A, B or C), these will be more expensive than lower grade timber, but of course, the higher the grade, the better the timber.
• What is the thickness of the wear layer? If you’re going to be in this home for 10+ years, you may need to consider what’s required with maintenance.
• Does the flooring installer offer an installation guarantee (like One Source does)?
• Does the installer have any photos of how the engineered timber flooring looks installed, as the sample is not always indicative of the final appearance?
• And of course, cost. Timber is one of the most expensive materials to lay so having a realistic budget is important.

If you’re searching ‘how to get wooden flooring’, we suggest that you drop into our beautifully renovated Nerang flooring showroom and explore our range of engineered timber flooring samples. As well as having some styles on our showroom floor, we have a range of products on display that you can try in your own home. 

If you can’t get into our showroom, we also offer free in-home measure & quote appointments. For engineered timber flooring though, we do suggest coming into the showroom as the samples are heavy and because we do have so many to choose from, it’s best to see them all for yourself. Timber truly does increase the value of your property, so we want you to get your selection just right!

And, speaking of samples, it’s important to note that the sample is only indicative of how the final flooring will look. We suggest looking at installed photos online to get an idea of the final product.

The most important thing you need to know about how to clean timber floors is that you need to keep on top of any spills and/or moisture. Excessive moisture or dampness on your timber flooring (especially in between your gaps), can cause all kinds of issues. 

To overcome this, we recommend cleaning up any spills as soon as they occur and using a mop that does not hold onto water. There are spray varieties at your local supermarket or hardware store which are cost-effective and avoid using excessive amounts of water to clean your floors. If it’s a sunny day, we also suggest opening windows or turning on fans to help speed up the drying process.

It’s also important to regularly vacuum your timber floors to ensure that there aren’t any debris that could damage your flooring if they were to drag along the floor (imagine a small rock caught under a dining chair that is pulled out). A vacuum with a floor-brush attachment is recommended.

Most importantly, we encourage you to follow the manufacturer’s cleaning and maintenance recommendations when cleaning your timber floors. It’s important to follow these steps to maintain your warranty and guarantees.  

If appropriate, we also offer a flooring solution called PureFlor Hard Surface Cleaner. It is Australian-Made, contains only natural ingredients in a concentrated formulation, is pH neutral, non-toxic and removes the toughest stains by destroying organic stains, soils and odours at source.

There are a number of factors that need to be considered when quoting the total cost of installing engineered timber flooring in your property. The price depends on the construction and quality of the product, installation requirements (we’ve covered some of this below) as well as any transportation costs from the supplier. 

At One Source Flooring, we manage the entire timber installation process from start to finish and, because we’ve completed your measure and have supplied your flooring—we can provide an accurate, fixed-price quote. 

It’s important to note that ‘wastage’ is also required, generally an extra 15-20% on top of the net area. By taking this and the below factors into consideration, you will have a more realistic idea on the square meterage you require for the job.

We recommend booking a free in-home measure and quote so that our expert team can provide an accurate quote. Other important considerations include:

Removing Existing Floors & Floor Preparation

Before installing the timber flooring, there may be a need to prepare your floor. If the project is a renovation, either you or our timber flooring installers would need to remove the old flooring and ensure that the floor is clean, level and in top condition.

Number of Rooms

The number of rooms that need new engineered timber flooring will influence the overall cost. Generally speaking, the cost per square metre of your timber flooring reduces as your requirements increase. 

Room Shape

Installing timber flooring in a rectangular-shaped room will cost less than a room that’s an odd shape or has round edges. This is purely due to the increase in time taken to complete the room as it’s more complex 

Stairways

Timber flooring installation on stairways requires accurate measurement, cutting and precise installation. Due to the complexity of installing timber and it’s nosing on stairways, and the time taken to do so, you may need to pay extra for installation. 

Furniture Removal

We understand that not everyone can move big, heavy furniture. Choosing to take-up a furniture removal service can marginally increase your cost. If you’ve got the muscle to move furniture, we recommend doing this prior to installation to save some money.

Access

If your property is in a highrise (or similar) and access to the space is an issue, this may increase the cost of your installation. If specific equipment or machinery is required to transport your materials to your property, this will be worked into your quote.

Buying and installing engineered timber flooring on your Gold Coast property is an investment, so it’s important to employ the services of an expert timber installer. At One Source Flooring, we regularly receive rave reviews from our customers and only pick the best installers for the job.

Hickory wood is described as one of the toughest woods today. It has a closed, rough grain, is dense and durable and has a long lifespan (Australian Select Timbers actually offers a Lifetime Structural Warranty!). But don’t let the rough grain fool you, hickory flooring has a similar texture to European Oak and feels incredible underfoot. 

Due to its high strength, toughness and hardness, Hickory was traditionally used in the 1800’s for the manufacture of horse cart wheels. Today, Hickory is more commonly used for flooring (of course!) as well as tool handles, drumsticks, baseball bats, wooden wheels, furniture and more!

See more in our Hickory Flooring Guide.

The Janka Hardness Scale is measurement of how various types of woods resist denting and wear. The test assesses the force necessary to embed a .444-inch steel ball into wood to half of the ball’s diameter. It is a flooring industry standard for evaluating how well various wood species can tolerate denting and normal wear.

Yes you can repair Engineered Timber Flooring. If you have a surface scratch, you may be able to sand and resurface your timber flooring. If you have significant damage (from water for instance), you will need to discuss this with a professional timber flooring installer.

Good quality engineered timber has a veneer on top layer which can be sanded back (just like solid timber). Professional sanding and polishing only removes a very small amount of this surface layer, meaning you’ll be able to sand your flooring multiple times.

Direct stick is a method of installation where the timber floor boards are glued directly to the sub floor using floor adhesives.

The advantages of this way of installation is that it reduces the echo/sound from under your floorboards—it is noticeably quieter than a floating floor installation method. Your flooring can also be walked on immediately post-installation.

Please note, not all timber flooring can be direct stuck. Some require you to lay your timber flooring with a floating method.

All of our timber flooring is considered to be engineered. It means it is generally made up of at multiple layers of real wood, compared to one layer for solid wood floors (hardwood). Thanks to the careful selection of raw materials and a sophisticated manufacturing process, engineered timber flooring is significantly less sensitive to contracting and expanding than solid hardwood floors.

Since hardwood timber is solid throughout, it can be re-sanded and resurfaced more than engineered timber. But this thickness also comes at a cost.

Engineered timber flooring is certainly not a DIY product. We recommend leaving your engineered timber flooring installation to a professional timber flooring installer – not just any handyman (or even some builders!). As timber flooring  installation methods are product-specific, it’s important that all instructions are followed to maintain the manufacturer’s guarantees/warranties.

Unfortunately it is not waterproof. However, engineered products do come with a thin veneer level, so light spills can be tolerated, as long as they are cleaned up quickly. It’s important to check your manufacturer’s care and maintenance guide for instructions around moisture.