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    Your Guide to Floating Floorboards

    Find out all you need to know about floating floorboards. From product features down to installation we've got you covered.

    What are Floating Floors?

    A floating floor is a floor which can be installed without nails or glue and is held in place by gravity and the interlocking support of the boards. Floating floors were first used for laminate flooring but is now used for engineered timber flooring and hybrid flooring.

    Types of Floating Floors

    There are various types of floorboards that can be installed using a floating method instead of being glued or nailed to the subfloor. These include engineered timber, hybrid, laminate, and bamboo flooring. However, the installation process and associated costs for floating these types of floorboards can vary.

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    Floating Vs. Glue Down Flooring

    When comparing floating floors to glue down there are both advantages and disadvantages to both applications, particularly for timber flooring.

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    Cleaning Floating Floors

    How to best maintain your floating floors will depend on the type of flooring used. Hybrid and laminate floors, which are both floated, are undoubtably some of the easiest floors to clean. Engineered timber however, will require a little more care to keep looking day one fresh.

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    FAQ

    Still have questions? Visit our Floating Floors FAQ page here, or contact us on 1800 718 427.

    Can my floors be floated on top of ceramic tiles?

    Yes! Hybrid, laminate and timber flooring can be floated directly over ceramic tiles. It’s crucial that the tiles are clean, smooth and level, however, there should be no greater than 3mm deviation over 3m of floor. A levelling agent may be required to ready the surface for install.

    Can floated floors be pulled up and replaced if necessary?

    Yes, one of the big advantages of floating floors is that boards can be pulled up and replaced or even re-used elsewhere if required. Read our step-by-step guide on removing floated floorboards here.

    Do floating floors move?

    Yes. A floating floor is known as a raft, which will expand and contract with the rooms temperature and humidity. This why its important to ensure appropriate expansion gaps are present around each room’s perimeter. An expansion of 8-10mm is recommended for floated floors.  

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