VidaSpace Bulletin

Wood is the latest material to take the floor. Wooden flooring is now being increasingly chosen over stone and ceramic tiles. Choosing the correct kind and colour of wooden flooring is important. Here are a few pointers that you can keep in mind while selecting wooden flooring.

The finish you select for your timber flooring or wall panelling depends on the intended use of the space and the aesthetics. Traditional oils and hard waxes are the most natural choice – in terms of aroma and look – and protect the timber by soaking into it, strengthening it and repelling water. Polyurethane, on the other hand, is a synthetic resin and provides a protective plastic-like barrier over the surface of the wood. Polyurethane is considered the most durable, but oils and waxes have seen a big renaissance in the last decade for their natural look and green credentials. We review each of these options below, and look at some of their pros and cons.

Having been used for thousands of years, timber flooring has a timeless appeal and has become one of the most desirable amenities when designing an interior. This is largely due to the natural appearance, warmth and beauty that timber brings to a space and why engineered timber flooring is rising as the material of choice for specifications.

Modern subfloors can be constructed in a wide range of materials, from concrete and plywood to timber and chipboard. Each presents its own challenges when it comes to securing the selected flooring, but you can rest assured that each has a simple and effective solution at VidaSpace with our Marldon range of accessories. We have produced a simple guide to outline suggested solutions.

Of course, you always want to deal with reputable timber companies who wouldn’t dream of importing illegally logged timber. Many timber suppliers will tell you, often in good faith, that their supplies are from ‘sustainable’ or ‘managed’ sources, or from plantations. However, without an independent certification system, in practice there is often no way of verifying this, or of demonstrating to your clients that you have met their expectations.

With a background in communication design,photography and lighting, Ahlia joins VidaSpace as a design + Marketing Manager and is based in our Auckland Showroom. We asked her about her design inspirations and the most interesting project she has ever worked on.

The question is often asked for us to help installers and specifiers understand how our decorative wall products can be finished on corners. We’ve outlined some options so you can see for yourself how it can be done.

Sustainability is one of the top drivers when specifying architectural products today. And the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the internationally recognised, independent ‘green’ standard when it comes to timber.