Floor Installation (Timber) Building Codes & Rules

Timber Floor Fixing^Informative

• Varies between locations due to climatic differences
• Must be compliant to NCC, relevant standards & state requirements

Fixing to Slab^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

• 50mm long drive pin (hand driven)
• ≥ 50mm distance to sheet edges
• Flushed to surface

Board Nail Fixing^{Industry Recommendation}

• Top (face) Nailed
• Boards adjacent to walls
• Secret Nailed
• ≤ 135mm wide boards
• 35mm x 15mm Staples or,
• 32mm x 16 gauge Cleats at 300mm CTS

Skirting Board as Schedule

(19mm thk preferred)^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

Perimeter Acoustics (if required)^{Industry Recommendation}

• 2 to 5mm filled gap, colour-matched Flexible Sealant
• Foam backing rod on gap

10 to15^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

10 to 15^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

200um Polyethylene

Moisture Vapour Barrier^{Industry Recommendation}

Pre-installation Preparation^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

• Acclimate the wood
• Subfloor must be leveled, clean & dry
• Measure & layout the flooring to minimise cuts & waste
• Apply moisture barrier & underlayment for concrete
• Use spacers to maintain even gaps between flooring & wall material
• Sand & finish with protective coating for durability & appearance
• Follow Manufacturer's Instructions & Recommendations for installation

12 to 15mm thk Plywood Subfloor

in 900mm Staggered Sheet Fixing^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

Acoustic Underlay (if required)

Adhesive

Adhesive

Concrete Slab

Plywood Subfloor on Concrete^{Manufacturer's Requirement}

Top Nail Fixing

Secret Nail Fixing