Bebbsy, Kenbrock are a good company, too. I worked with them for years when I was doing design floors and consultancy work. They have a strong commitment to customer service…

I'll toss in my two cents here, though as I stated earlier I don't install hybrid.
NellieB is spot on about S.Korea vs China.
Even large manufacturers have had issues with…

Hi Bebbsy,
unfortunately, I don't install hybrid, so I'm not familiar with the various patterns and colours that are available.
I suggest spending the time visiting the various retailers out there until…

Hi Nellie,
yes, I still keep an eye open here.
The differences between Hybrid and vinyl planks are as follows:
LVT (luxury vinyl planks) are glued to the floor and come in two…

Hi,
It just so happens our company has pretty much moved over to pulling up tiles, so I can give you quite a bit of information on that subject.
In all honesty,…

Hi,
I feel your pain, there is often so much to think about when you have a big renovation ahead of you, I'll try to sort out what I can for…

Hi Ajoshi,
Thanks so much for the kind words. I am not familiar with the Forbo Flex Wood, but I am certainly familiar with Forbo. They are a very high quality…

Hi Crazysafari,
sorry for the late reply, working away at the moment.The store is quite correct, vinyl planks or tiles will definitely give you problems due to excessive temperature change. I…

It's designed to reduce the noise of people walking on it, so there would be different materials used in the under layers I would think. It is designed to meet…

Hi Gilly,
I have checked out the acoustic range from Karndean. I have never installed this product myself, but I have some experience with the growing demand for quieter flooring, especially…

Yes, "looselay" is the name of the 4.5mm to 5mm thick planks, which are the ones you want. "Direct Stick" planks are the older 2mm to 4mm thick planks without…

Hi Gilly, I will have alook tomorrow for you, and post up my thoughts then.

Hey Steel,
The negatives, from my perspective, are mainly in the following areas;
The marketplace - I would advise you to stick with reputable retailers, as there are a lot of cheap…

Hey Patrick,
There are a variety of levelers out there, by quite a few manufacturers. Generally, the installer will do his own floor prep and use a particular brand. These brands…

Hi Heliosphere,
Sadly, there is a change in thinking going through the industry right now. Manufacturers and retailers are getting too many installs which result in gapping during colder months.
What…

Hey Marz,
Installer rates are regionally diverse, so it depends on where you are. Prices range from $17 to $25 per square metre. I would recommend you contact Karndean's local rep,…

Hey thinkpanther
Porcelain tiles are a beautiful floor, but there is a significant cost attached. They are a hard floor, cool in summer but cold in winter. They have a very…

Hi,
You can lay vinyl planks over ceramic tiles, we actually specialize in doing just that and we do a lot of it. However, it is a process that requires diamond…

Hi Ynnie,
LVT planks are very different in composition to sheet vinyl. I cannot fault the argument about the ecological impact of LVT; it's plastic, and plastic bad, plain fact. However,…

Hey again, Ynnie
Karndean are the most widely respected and well-known vinyl plank on the market in Australia. They are more expensive than others, but there's a reason for that. Most…

Hi Ynnie,
Some vinyl planks can be rejuvenated using a sealer, which can be applied with a mop, but be aware that, once you do this, the floor will require stripping…

Hi Pato,
I recommend direct stick, unless your sub-floor has serious problems, and it is prohibitive to bring it to a good enough standard to accept planks. Concrete needs to be…

Hi everyone,
I am a vinyl plank installer with 35 years experience in all facets of resilient floor coverings. We are floor renovation and vinyl plank specialists, so feel free to…