Hardwood flooring has been a popular choice for household timber floors for centuries. Its durability exceeds that of softwood flooring because of the trees it is sourced from grow at a slower rate. Consequently, hardwood timber lasts longer and is less prone to dents and scratches. At Alpha Floor Covering, we offer a huge range, making our Timber flooring a great choice in the Melbourne area.
• Material: Timber flooring, which is also referred to as hardwood flooring, consists of solid wood planks obtained from hardwood trees.
• Construction: The plank is made entirely of solid wood, from top to bottom.
• Appearance: Timber flooring displays the natural beauty of wood through its unique grain patterns, colour variations, and warmth, creating a stunning visual appeal.
• Durability: Solid timber flooring is highly durable and can withstand heavy foot traffic. It can be sanded and refinished multiple times.
• Installation: Timber flooring is typically installed by nailing or gluing individual wood planks to a subfloor.
• Maintenance: Regular maintenance, including sanding and refinishing, is required to keep it in optimal condition.
• Cost: Timber flooring tends to be more expensive than other options.
There are two types of hardwood timber floors:
Raw
High-quality flooring often features minimally processed timber that is initially installed in homes, and later finished with sanding, staining, and coating. These types of floors are widely regarded as the most premium and visually appealing options available. Raw timber floors offer even greater customisation possibilities and boast a sleek finish without any grooves between the individual floorboards.
Pre-finished
pre-finished timber floors have already been sanded, stained, and coated in the factory, eliminating the need for further work at home. Compared to their "raw" counterparts, they are much more convenient to install.
PROS
Authentic and “traditional” real wood
Lasts a lifetime with proper care & maintenance
Ages naturally, so timbers can become more beautiful over time
The natural warm feel of real timber and healthier to the human body
CONS
Most expensive flooring type
It is necessary to refinish every few years to eliminate scratches or marks.
Unsuitable for wet areas
Limited colours available
How do you define a perfect floor? Well, if your answer is amazing aesthetic, durability, and class, then you might as well just say timber flooring from Alpha Floor Covering. We are the best flooring company in Melbourne, and they are well renowned for their top-of-the-range timber flooring. With the extreme environmental conditions that Melbourne consistently experiences, there is a need to have a durable floor. Some things are imperative if you are looking to build a high-value property and a timber floor is one of those. Alpha Floor Covering offers a wide range of timber floors to choose from. The list includes:
Laminate Timber Flooring
The main misconception when it comes to timber flooring has to do with the pricing. The common opinion is that timber flooring is extensively expensive. If you decide to go with our laminate floors you will not have to worry about budget constraints. Laminate flooring is a combination of wood and premium quality plastic. One thing that makes laminate flooring a must-have for Melbourne property owners is the variability of design that comes with the laminate floor. You can choose a design that best suits you and we will make sure you get just that. If you are planning to have a floor in your living room or playroom, this is the best pick. Alpha Floor Covering has waterproof laminate floors on offer. This means that you can extend the amazing floor choice for both your kitchen and bathroom.
Solid Hardwood Flooring
There is nothing that screams durability louder than a solid hardwood floor. Alpha Floor Covering has been providing top-of-the-range floors in Melbourne for years and solid hardwood floors are their specialty. Ebony, cherry, live oak, and bamboo are some of the options that you can choose from if you decide to get our treatment for your floors. The aesthetic and durability that come with solid timber floors are worth every penny and we can never recommend them enough.
Engineered Timber Flooring
If you are looking for a flooring option that is top tier n terms of quality and accommodative in terms of cost, you need engineered timber floors. Made from softwood sandwiched and laminated with hardwood, engineered floors are a marvel and are quite well fitted for the Melbourne environment and architecture style. Engineered timber is easy to install and thanks to the pool of expertise at Alpha Floor Covering, you will be using the floor in no time once you sign up for the installation.
