Category Archives: Flooring Advice

Plain English flooring advice from Southside Flooring for homes across Bayside and South East Melbourne.

Quick-Step Laminate Flooring on the Mornington Peninsula

Quick-Step laminate flooring supplied and installed across the Mornington Peninsula by accredited Quick-Step Master Installers.

Flooring for Retirement Villages in Melbourne

The best flooring for retirement village and over 55s homes. Safe, low maintenance options compared, [...]

How to Choose the Right Flooring for Your Home

A simple five step way to choose flooring. Match the floor to the room, your [...]

Best Flooring for Apartments in Melbourne

How to choose flooring for a Melbourne apartment. Noise rules, acoustic underlay, concrete slabs and [...]

Laminate vs Hardwood Flooring: Which Is Best for Your Home?

Laminate vs hardwood flooring compared on cost, durability, looks, water and lifespan, plus where engineered [...]

Best Flooring for Dogs and Cats: What Holds Up and What Does Not

The best flooring for homes with dogs and cats. How laminate, hybrid, vinyl planks, engineered [...]

5 Common Flooring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The five flooring mistakes that cost Melbourne homeowners the most, from skipping subfloor prep to [...]

Flooring Trends in Melbourne Homes for 2026 and 2027

The flooring trends Melbourne homeowners are choosing now. Warm timber tones, wide boards, herringbone, matt [...]

How to Choose Engineered Timber Flooring

What to check before you buy engineered timber flooring. Timber layer thickness, core, species, finish [...]

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