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AUSTRALIA’S FLOORING SPECIALISTS


NEW FLOORS, NATURAL TEXTURES

The charm and allure of a Preference Floor is one to savour and embrace.
Preference Floors is one of Australia’s largest wholesale distributors of high
quality engineered timber and timber look flooring including European Oak,
Australian Hardwood Timber, American Hickory, Oak Parquetry, Bamboo, Hybrid,
Laminate and Vinyl planks. Available nation-wide through our Adelaide, Brisbane,
Melbourne, Sydney and Perth warehouse locations.

About Preference Floors


FEATURED BRANDS

OAKLEAF HD PLUS laminate flooring delivers amazing realism with décor visuals so
natural you would think you were looking at a real natural timber plank.

OAKLEAF HD PLUS SIERRA OAK

OAKLEAF HD PLUS laminate flooring delivers amazing realism with décor visuals so
natural you would think you were looking at a real natural timber plank.

Pronto engineered oak planks provide a dimensionally stable and durable floor
with an eye-catching aesthetic for a cleaner sharper look.

PRONTO OAK

Pronto engineered oak planks provide a dimensionally stable and durable floor
with an eye-catching aesthetic for a cleaner sharper look.

If you’re looking to make a spectacular flooring statement parquetry is the
answer. With a contemporary palette of pre-finished colours, the range provides
wonderful warmth and charm to almost any interior.

DE MARQUE OAK PARQUETRY

If you’re looking to make a spectacular flooring statement parquetry is the
answer. With a contemporary palette of pre-finished colours, the range provides
wonderful warmth and charm to almost any interior.

Easi-Plank SPC Hybrid flooring is a robust and highly durable choice for modern
interiors, delivering waterproof attributes providing ultimate peace of mind for
everyday residential living, ideal for active families.

EASI-PLANK

Easi-Plank SPC Hybrid flooring is a robust and highly durable choice for modern
interiors, delivering waterproof attributes providing ultimate peace of mind for
everyday residential living, ideal for active families.

Oakleaf HD Plus
Pronto Oak
De Marque
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POPULAR SELECTIONS - NEW ARRIVAL 240MM OAK WIDE PLANK

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Wide Plank Valley Oak

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Wide Plank Polar Ice

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Wide Plank Matterhorn

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Wide Plank Copper Brown

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AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST FLOOR STOCKIST


EXPLORE OUR RANGES

Whatever the budget category we have a range of products and colour choices
featuring some of the most popular natural timber and resilient flooring options
in the market. Versatile timber pattern hybrid and vinyl floors along with
moisture resistant laminate are great ideas for active family environments. If
natural timber flooring is your preferred selection, you’ll be well catered for
with our extensive range of wide plank and parquetry products. 

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ROOM FOR INSPIRATION

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Explore the creativity, and inspiration to find a flooring style that works for
you.

OAKLEAF HD PLUS LAMINATE Natural

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PRONTO ENGINEERED OAK Seafoam

Pronto Engineered Oak


EARTH-FRIENDLY ALONG THE WHOLE VALUE CHAIN

Our products are sourced with complete consideration for the environment and
with healthy living in mind. We choose manufacturing partners that match these
non-negotiable parameters. Preference Floors products are manufactured using
advanced production technology utiltising sustainable non-toxic materials
including raw materials & final coatings, this delivers an ethical product
framework from beginning to end.

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

While we have flooring to suit almost every taste and budget, we understand that
you may have some additional questions. This quick Q&A covers a lot of the
commonly asked questions. However, if you have any additional questions, please
don’t hesitate to get in touch.

How do I clean my floor?

All resilient or hard floors require daily or weekly general maintenance, such
as sweeping with soft bristle / anti-static broom, or a quick vacuum. Do not use
steam mops or wet mopping for regular cleaning. Avoid using generic supermarket
floor cleaning solutions as these tend to be concentrated and will damage the
surface coating if used incorrectly. For sticky spills or stubborn scuff marks a
damp absorbent cloth will generally do the job. We recommend Bona or Loba floor
care solutions for our complete flooring product range. Check out the Floor Care
section on our website for more specific product cleaning guides.

Can my floor be sanded?

As a general guide only engineered timber floors with a natural or real timber
wear layer from 2mm – 6mm can be refurbished or sanded to freshen up the surface
and remove floor scratches. Deeper surface damage may require more intensive
sanding to achieve a fresh clean décor. Timber floors can also be stained after
sanding if a different colour scheme is desired. Laminate, Hybrid & Vinyl floors
are not suitable for sanding, generally isolated plank repairs or uplift and
replacement is performed if planks are damaged.

How do I repair my floor if it’s scratched or damaged?

Importantly all floors have clear sacrificial coats on the surface to provide
some basic protection for everyday wear & foot scuffing. A floor is meant to be
walked on and surface scratches will occur over the life of the floor. For
timber floors most quality floor retailers or hardware stores will offer
hardened wax repair kits that can be colour blended to fill a surface crack or
indentation. Some of these kits can work with laminate floors however as with
Hybrid & Vinyl floors its probably easier to uplift a damaged plank & replace
with a new plank if the damage is obvious. Certain local floor installers also
offer this service for repairs and general refresher cleaning if required.
Another worthwhile option is to contact Konig Australia as they offer repair
services for all types of flooring and hard surface items, visit the website for
details. Regular floor care & maintenance will keep you flooring looking good.

Do I need underlay for a floating installation?

All floating installations require an acoustic underlay and depending on the
subfloor type, the acoustic underlay will also need a moisture barrier (PE)film
attached. This is known as a 2 in 1 Underlay. Generally, for normal residential
installations a quality underlay will be approx. 2 -3 mm in thickness and have
the PE film attached to the underlay. Our Standard White & Ultra Green underlays
are an excellent choice. For Hybrid floors the acoustic underlay is attached to
the product. This type of underlay will not have a moisture barrier (PE) film
attached as these classes of product are considered interior waterproof, however
in most circumstances Hybrid installations will require a 200uM plastic film
installed over the substrate to reduce friction between the underside of the
plank and the sub-floor. Certain building categories (multi -level) or Body
Corporate requirements may demand additional acoustic sound performance, please
consult with your building professional or flooring retailer for advice if these
circumstances apply.

For absolute peace of mind the Builders Plastic provides extra protection
against rising damp if a floating installation is involved, its a cheap
insurance for when things don’t go as planned.

Will my old floor need repairs before installing a new floor?

All existing flooring materials & the subfloors require inspection & possible
repairs or leveling prior to any new installation. Certain flooring products can
be installed over sound, flat & dry existing floors, or tiles if they meet the
installation guidelines of the flooring product selected. It’s important to
remember an old floor that squeaks and moves under normal foot traffic will
still squeak & move under foot traffic if no repairs or levelling is conducted
at the site.

Do I need expansion trims in my flooring installation?

It is a necessity to follow the installation guidelines, these guidelines
recommend that all floating installations will require perimeter and
intermediate expansion trims dependent on install length and width of the rooms.
Commonly long hallways should be limited to 11m and room sizes to a maximum of
6m in width & 8m in length. Generally, it’s wise to consider room to room
transition trims especially when rooms are adjacent to long hallways. Floating
or click installs need to move as the building envelope moves. The product
warranty will not apply if the necessary expansion trims are not included.
Planning trim placement & trim colour in the room layouts is essential to
discuss with the store prior to making your final purchase decision and before
commencing the installation. Do not leave this decision up to the installer
without understanding & confirming the trim placement & trim colour.

Do you have matching stair nosing, trims & scotia?

Yes, we have matching stair nosing available for all flooring types to suit
closed stair systems only, the stair nosing is not suitable for exposed end
stair systems. For special code requirements or custom projects stair nosing can
be manufactured by local contractors. A wide range of trims & scotia that are
colour blended to suit all flooring types are available, retail stores will have
samples to assist with your interior design planning.

Are your flooring products manufactured to an Australian Standard?

There are no Australian Standards that cover the manufacturing of the main
flooring ranges that we sell. Our products are proprietary manufactured and
imported into Australia to meet Australian building requirements. Australia has
only a very small manufacturing capacity for certain Vinyl & Laminate products,
everything else is imported. All ranges are certified for use in Australia with
Fire & Slip ratings, these tests are conducted in Australia by Nationally
recognised test laboratories and meet requirements for use under the National
Construction Code ( NCC).

Do your floors meet VOC emission requirements for use indoors?

All ranges are considered safe for interior installations with Volatile Organic
Compound (VOC) emission levels achieving the E1 category, this level is
considered safe for normal interior occupancy by the World Health Organisation
and International Design Organisations. We also provide declarations for any PVC
or stone based Vinyl or Hybrid product that they contain no harmful Phthalates
or Respirable Silica Dust. Should you have specific health sensitivities please
consult with your local GP.

Do I need to final coat my new flooring before walking on it?

No, our main flooring ranges are pre-finished with a final clear coating and
ready to walk on after installation unless otherwise advised by your installer.
For direct adhesive fixed floors, the installer may ask you to stay off the
floor surface until the adhesive has cured. Generally, all floating
installations can be walked on the day they are installed.

Are your floors suitable for installation over underfloor heating?

We have a number of specific flooring products that are suitabile for
installation over Hydronic ‘In-Slab’ heating only. 

We do not provide warranty for any other type of underfloor heating systems. Our
product guide will indicate which products are suitable.

All Australian Engineered Timber Floors ( Fiddleback & Select) are excluded for
installation over underfloor heating, any type.  No warranty would apply. 

The home owner and install contractor need to observe and follow the specific
install requirements and on-going operational aspects as provided by the heating
system manufacturer. All new systems should be commisioned by the heating system
contractor along with an operational handover. 

The install contarctor should be aware by the owner  / builder on what type of
system is installed so they can follow the systems specific requirements for a
flooring installation.

Very specific steps & preparations are required prior to and immediately after
the installation. If in doubt please contact the heating system provider for
guidance.

Failure to follow the system guidelines for installation and on-going operations
will void our product warranty.  Note: We do not provide specific installation
details as each heating system will have their own unique operational guidelines
that must be followed.

Do I need to be at present when my floor is installed?

You do not need to be present however it is vital to check the product delivered
to site matches what you believe you purchased. Check for colour, size and grade
based on the order provided to the retailer. The installer may have no idea what
colour was selected, it’s better to resolve an issue before install rather than
walking into a massive surprise when you return. Leave clear instructions on
accepted trim placements and contact details if the installer encounters
problems at the site.

What floor will best suit my budget?

In the lowest priced budget category $-$$, will be shorter length approx. 1.3
-1.5m standard Laminate, Hybrid & Vinyl products. Next price category $$, would
be full plank length 1.8-2.2m Laminate & Hybrid. Water Resistant Laminate would
be the next category $$-$$$, & in the higher end of the middle budget area will
be the start of the natural timber product options. The timber product
categories $$$ – $$$$$, start with thinner wear layers at 2mm moving up to 6mm
wear layers for high end planks in the Prestige & De Marque Oak plank &
parquetry ranges. Click install products are the most cost effective to install,
any product requiring direct adhesive fix will generally require a bigger total
budget due to material & labour cost.

What floor best suits my lifestyle or home activity?

Generally Laminate floors provide a hard robust surface to handle everyday
household activity & pets. The surface coatings range from AC3 – AC5 with the
higher number providing a tougher surface performance. Hybrid & Vinyl floors
along with certain types of water-resistant laminate floors will have moisture
resistant capabilities providing good all-round attributes for modern family
living. The surface coating on Hybrid & Vinyl floors will not be as scratch
resistant as a laminate product but will have good impact sound performance. Due
to modern imaging technology, Laminate, Hybrid & Vinyl will display realistic
timber decors that are almost like natural timber flooring but at a fraction of
the price. Natural Timber flooring is considered a higher/luxury budget category
however certain sizes can still meet the middle budget level. Price increases as
the size, thickness and complexity of the product coating changes. Timber floors
do require a higher level of personal involvement in terms of cleaning and
general housekeeping duties however the wow factor offered by natural timber
flooring is difficult to match from the other budget categories.

What does the term Waterproof mean for Hybrid & Vinyl floors?

Both Hybrid & Vinyl Plank floors are considered Waterproof for interior use. The
term supports localised topical spills and short-term moisture exposure from
household accidents. These types of events usually occur from the surface or top
of the planks; kitchen, laundry & bathroom spills are common areas where this
can happen. Generally, incidental spills are cleaned up within a reasonable
period of time avoiding any long-term visual or structural damage. 

What Waterproof doesn’t mean is that these products can be flooded or exposed to
long-term sub-floor moisture excess without impacting the products shape and
overall performance. Hybrid and Vinyl planks have a core construction that is
largely inert, unlike timber planks the core has a very slow moisture vapour
transmission capacity, therefore if the concrete slab or levelling compounds are
not suitably dry or if extensive home flooding or building leaks have occurred
the floor planks may be impacted by this moisture exposure. Slight cupping,
twisting or delamination can arise because the excessive moisture remains
trapped under the surface of the planks. In the case of exterior flooding
harmful micro bacterial matter may be present therefore reuse will not be
possible due to the hazardous nature of contaminants tracked in with the storm
water. These events are not product warranty matters they are considered site
related requiring your Building Insurer to cover the damage for rectification. 

It is vital the installer carries out sub-floor testing prior to install to make
sure the site is ready and suitable for the product selected.  This is
critically important for all new and old concrete slab installations as concrete
will release moisture for a considerable period of time during the curing
process. Older slabs can also prove problematic if the slab condition is porous,
cracked or lacking in perimeter damp proofing.

In areas such as Bathrooms, Laundry and Powder Rooms you will need to confirm
with local building regulations to determine if Hybrid or Vinyl Planks can be
certified for installation in wet areas. Floating (Click) installations are
generally not suitable for areas where topical wetting may occur, certain Vinyl
Planks can be direct adhesive fixed to meet code requirements but floating
floors are best suited to general living areas. It’s always best to get written
confirmation from the retailer and installer prior to purchase.

Hybrid & Vinyl floors are  not a substitute for a waterproof membrane. Builders
plastic is required to control moisture vapor from below the floor surface.

Do your floors contain harmful Silica dust?

Our Hybrid products that contain a composite stone polymer core (Aspire &
Easi-Plank) do not contain any harmful ‘Respirable Silica Dust’. An independent
Australian Test Certificate is located in the resources download section. The
products are safe for cutting & interior living environments.

Note; always wear Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) when cutting & installing
any flooring product.

Should I keep spare planks for the installation?

It’s always wise to store a spare carton or two of the product just in case a
little accident occurs or a small remodelling job eventuates.

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