VidaSpace Bulletin

Timber is a classic and durable material that makes for an excellent floor in any home. It does however have some limitations and you should know that water is its number one enemy.

Your new hardwood flooring has arrived, and you’re understandably eager to get it installed because it’s the last touch in your home construction or renovation project. You can almost taste the satisfaction of completion after months of gradual progress.

Douglas Fir is unquestionably beautiful with a unique wavy grain. It is characterised by light brown early growth lines and darker pink late growth lines that contribute to the overall pinky hue. It is also extremely smooth to the touch giving it an exceptional ability to retain finishes such as oils and stains. Douglas Fir when finished with a clear oil gives a reddish-brown look.

Pushing the boundaries of design, wide planks give a modern spacious feel to an interior space. Commonly-used narrow plank flooring offers a more traditional look but often creates a ‘busy’ look and feel.

Wood is a hygroscopic material, which means it naturally takes on and gives off moisture to balance out with its surrounding environment.

Ideally repairing, recoating and installation of your timber floor should be done before the installation of new carpets.

What is deforestation? Nowadays, deforestation is a large scale arising global issue. It is the reason to consider the production methods and sustainable management of forests when specifying wood flooring.

Here at VidaSpace, we focus on engineered timber flooring planks due to stability and sustainability. Our flooring is available in a myriad of options, with varying wear layers ranging from 10mm end-grain down to just 0.6mm veneer flooring.