Zebel

At Zebel, we have been providing Queensland customers with high-quality decks, flooring, doors, privacy screens, and more for over a decade. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer high-quality deck-building services to the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, and surrounding areas. Zebel has served countless clients in residential and commercial areas in and around Queensland. We are pleased to have made your dream decks a reality.

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What Is the Most Effective Way to Clean Hardwood Flooring?

Regardless of the type of hardwood flooring, you select, proper care and maintenance will ensure that your investment lasts a long time. First and foremost, avoid accumulating dirt and dust. Clean your hardwood floors at least once a week with a broom or dust mop to remove any dirt, dust, hair, or pet dander. To avoid scratching and damaging your floors, make sure your vacuum is set to "wood floors."

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Bamboo Flooring's Advantages and Disadvantages

Bamboo flooring has long been touted as a green option, but is it truly green?

Since its introduction a few decades ago, bamboo flooring has gotten a lot of attention. Bamboo is a grass that is highly processed to produce wood flooring and other home improvement products, even though it is commonly referred to as hardwood flooring.

All bamboo flooring is engineered, which means that the grass strands are sliced and shredded before being pressed back together with heat and glues to form the flooring boards.

Vertical bamboo has a striped appearance.

The “knuckles” in the grain pattern that are commonly associated with bamboo flooring can be seen in horizontal bamboo.

Strand woven bamboo is the hardest and most expensive type of bamboo flooring because the grass fibers are interlocked.

Bamboo can be “carbonized” to darken the surface because it is naturally light in color. Bamboo flooring that has been carbonized is softer than bamboo flooring that has not been carbonized.

There is some debate about whether bamboo flooring is a sustainable material when it comes to the benefits and drawbacks. On the one hand, it's a fast-growing plant with a large supply, making it a rapidly renewable resource. Bamboo also relieves pressure on other wood species, particularly exotics.

On the downside, the majority of bamboo flooring is produced in countries where quality control is lax. As a result, some brands could contain toxic VOCs like adhesives and formaldehyde. Furthermore, because most bamboo flooring is imported from other countries, the cost of shipping contributes to the carbon footprint of the material.

Bamboo Flooring Advantages:

Bamboo flooring of the highest quality is as long-lasting as traditional hardwood flooring. But, not all are created equal. Look for flooring that comes with a long warranty.

Bamboo flooring has a clean, contemporary look that is ideal for those who prefer modern décor.

Bamboo flooring that has been properly finished is easy to clean with a mop and mild soap.

Bamboo, like any other hardwood flooring, can be refinished depending on the plank thickness.

DIY-friendly laminated bamboo flooring has a top layer glued to multiple sub-layers.

Bamboo Flooring Disadvantages:

Scratches and dings are common on low-cost bamboo flooring.

Bamboo grass absorbs a lot of water and is susceptible to water and humidity damage.

Bamboo's modern appearance does not go with every style of decor.

Only a few tonal shades of bamboo flooring are available.

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What Is the Most Effective Way to Clean Hardwood Flooring?

Regardless of the type of hardwood flooring, you select, proper care and maintenance will ensure that your investment lasts a long time. First and foremost, avoid accumulating dirt and dust. Clean your hardwood floors at least once a week with a broom or dust mop to remove any dirt, dust, hair, or pet dander. To avoid scratching and damaging your floors, make sure your vacuum is set to "wood floors."

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Bamboo wood flooring has long been promoted as a sustainable option, but is it truly sustainable?

Bamboo flooring has gotten a lot of attention since its introduction a few decades ago. Even though bamboo is commonly referred to as hardwood flooring, it is grass that is highly processed to produce wood flooring and other home improvement products. Engineered bamboo flooring means that the grass strands are sliced and shredded before being pressed back together with heat and glues to form the flooring boards. Take the first step towards making your home project a reality. Contact ZEBEL in AU.

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The Value of Deck Safety Inspections

There are numerous complexities involved in not only having a structurally sound but also a code-compliant deck. Don’t worry, we are here to help you. At Zebel, we have been providing high-quality decks, flooring, and other services by the best deck builders in Queensland.  Zebel specializes in creating high-quality, structurally sound decks that are both beautiful and long-lasting.

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The Value of Deck Safety Inspections

There are numerous complexities involved in not only having a structurally sound but also a code-compliant deck. Don’t worry, we are here to help you. At Zebel, we have been providing high-quality decks, flooring, and other services by the best deck builders in Queensland. Zebel specializes in creating high-quality, structurally sound decks that are both beautiful and long-lasting. 

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Zebel- Your's Trustworthy Flooring Expert

Zebel offers flooring services in the QLD region. We are here to take care of all your flooring needs. We have a team of professional flooring experts. We are a licensed dealer for all the top brands in the flooring industry. Visit the employee-owned flooring expert in Queensland.

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Enhance Your Living Space With Zebel

If you're ready to enhance your living space with a custom wood deck, our best deck builders can help you create the deck of your dreams. We have the tools and materials to build exceptional wood decking, and the expertise to bring your decking ideas to life. Zebel can help you find the right surface to meet your needs.

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The LVP Trend in Wood Flooring

What is LVP? 

With each passing year, technology is evolving, and the world is making great leaps in the future of technology. The wood flooring industry is no exception. A relatively new trend in the industry is LVP (luxury vinyl planks) or LVT (luxury vinyl tiles). You may have heard of this term if you have been shopping for flooring in the past 10 years. But what exactly is it? How is it different from traditional hardwood floors or even laminate floors? You get all the answers below.

Used for decoration

Paul is as good as it sounds, isn't he?LVP Brands produces a variety of ultra-realistic wood embossed panels with beveled edges. LVP manufacturers pay close attention to laminate trends for design inspiration and guidance. 

They are built to last

They are not only stylish but these waterproof, child and pet-friendly floors are also extremely durable. The LVP floor is composed of a wear-resistant vinyl printing layer on the top, a wear-resistant composite backing, and a traditional sound-absorbing board. Unlike LVP, wooden floors can be scratched, peeled, and warped over time, leading to expensive repairs and strict maintenance procedures. Not to mention there's a seasonal gap between laminate floors and the changing weather throughout the year, something you won't encounter with LVP. You will also find that LVP does not need expensive paint that wooden floors may require in the future to remove dents. Your ordinary laminate floor may be a good choice, but unfortunately, it swells when exposed to water, just like parquet.

Simple and convenient service

The term vinyl tends to make some people give up the incredible choice of building or remodeling a house. When images of cheap and fragile materials come to mind, you are not alone. But don't get surprised. Like all technology, vinyl has evolved into a fantastic flooring option — even an alternative to hardwood floors — that comes at a surprisingly affordable price. 

Floor built for comfort

Most LVP brand products are easy to install, and some can even be made by themselves. A simple lock and lock system will make you satisfied customers. Do you want to delegate the installation to a professional? That's no problem! Most floor installers charge about half of the cost of installing wooden floors! It means this durable floor also saves money.