Floorex Ltd

Floorex Ltd Wood flooring - Solid wood and high end engineered wood flooring.

Specialising in intricate detail work like overlay staircases, boarders, inlays, hand staining, resanding in high value residential projects.

Aera Collection, the latest from Floorex, Oak flooring for modern living
30/04/2026

Aera Collection, the latest from Floorex, Oak flooring for modern living

Aera Collection, latest range of timber flooring from Floorex, great value and quality for modern living
27/04/2026

Aera Collection, latest range of timber flooring from Floorex, great value and quality for modern living

Loving this Oak Nature look, our latest collection of Oak flooring, great value for busy family homes
26/04/2026

Loving this Oak Nature look, our latest collection of Oak flooring, great value for busy family homes

This is part one of a series we'll be posting over the next few weeks, feel free to comment!Problem NO. 1Gaps opening be...
17/10/2022

This is part one of a series we'll be posting over the next few weeks, feel free to comment!

Problem NO. 1
Gaps opening between the boards shortly after installation.

Root Cause.
Gaps opening up in timber flooring is caused when the moisture content in the timber is higher than that of the environment it’s been installed in. This causes the wood to shrink as it loses moisture content which shows as small gaps opening between the boards. This is most common where the timber is exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time resulting in the temperature of the timber to rise causing the timber to release moisture and shrink.

Solution.
Ensure timber is has suitable moisture content prior to installation and ventilate your home to prevent overheating or use engineered timber flooring.

Tips to prevent your floor from showing unsightly gaps.

1. Limit direct sunlight and heat where possible, use blinds to shade flooring in the heat of the day.

2. Choose a narrower plank width, wider planks are more likely to show gapping as the they are less stable than narrow boards. If your flooring is more than 130mm wide, it shouldn't be less than 19mm thick to provide needed stability. Gaps of 1% of overall board width are considered acceptable.

3. Choose engineered timber flooring. This type of flooring has a plywood backing making it highly resistant to shrinkage.

A quality engineered or solid timber floor should last a life time and your flooring provider will be able to recommend the correct product for your space, at Floorex, we provide a wide range of timber flooring products and timber types-get in touch with us to discuss.

Samples are essential to making the right flooring choice for your new home. Check out our new range of Engineered Oak ...
08/09/2022

Samples are essential to making the right flooring choice for your new home. Check out our new range of Engineered Oak samples. Get in touch for your set!

Cats!Nothing like a moggie to make a house a home!Love this photo from the archives of a dark stained Oak stair case.
07/09/2022

Cats!

Nothing like a moggie to make a house a home!

Love this photo from the archives of a dark stained Oak stair case.

A stitch in time....'stitching' or 'splicing' helps match new flooring in with existing. The team installing reclaimed m...
01/09/2022

A stitch in time....'stitching' or 'splicing' helps match new flooring in with existing. The team installing reclaimed matai on this floor.

Meet the new team member! Klindex Hypersander just arrived from Italy. This allows us to keep our finish standard super ...
30/08/2022

Meet the new team member! Klindex Hypersander just arrived from Italy. This allows us to keep our finish standard super high by achieving a very flat surface.

Work in progress! Attention to detail is paramount in getting a great finish. A good set of bare feet also helps!
29/08/2022

Work in progress! Attention to detail is paramount in getting a great finish. A good set of bare feet also helps!

Address

83b Port Albert Road
Wellsford
0900

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Monday 8am - 5am
Tuesday 8am - 5am
Wednesday 8am - 5am
Thursday 8am - 5am
Friday 8am - 5am

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+64212419068

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