Atfa Engineered Flooring
The australasian timber flooring association atfa is the peak body for timber floors and the timber flooring industry throughout australia and new zealand.
Atfa engineered flooring. This publication provides a reference guide for the installation of engineered flooring laid as floating floors or by direct adhesive fix to structural subfloors. Engineered flooring industry standards ebook 49 95 33 00 this publication provides a reference guide for the installation of engineered flooring laid as floating floors or by direct adhesive fix to structural subfloors. Once installed engineered flooring looks and feels like solid hardwood flooring. Order fsc certified products online and get free delivery to any metro area in australia.
Included in both documents on timber flooring specifications is information on product requirements site evaluation tolerance and building requirements as well as. Engineered flooring is end matched in standard lengths so it is faster to lay and is considered to be a more stable option. The australasian timber flooring association atfa has released two new up to date specifications guides on both the use of incorporating solid timber flooring as well as engineered laminate and bamboo flooring on projects. We represent contractors manufacturers and suppliers to the industry.
The degree of expansion and contraction of engineered flooring is less than solid hardwood flooring especially over a heated sub floor. Whether it s a solid timber floor an engineered timber floor parquetry or a cork floor make sure it is installed and or sanded and finished by an atfa member. Solid timber floorboards engineered flooring wide plank recycled timber floorboards precision parquetry panels and a range of speciality hardwood flooring tools and supplies.