Project Focus: Club Hotel, Kaniva Victoria

The building has character, but is, to put politely, well-loved. The floors are threadbare, the furniture falling apart and many of the outdoor features not highlighted at all. Flooring Xtra was happy to work with the team to provide the pub with product (wool blend carpet and vinyl flooring) which makes the spaces more practical and appealing.

A warm and welcoming hotel now retains the same structure but is brought to life with new paint, flooring throughout, furniture and decorative elements. It balances the old elements with the new to attract fresh faces and retain the old. Through clever and inexpensive landscaping, the alfresco areas are finally inviting, while the crisp new white facade drawing in passers-by who may be driving through. The flooring brings a measurable change to each space, replacing old and worn materials to elevate the hotel while being easy to maintain and care for, for years to come. No doubt this bustling local hub will be off the market in no time!

New carpet was in order, and a patterned, durable carpet was selected to withstand the everyday wear and tear commercial applications throw at flooring. For this particular project, the carpet features stood out:

• • Attractive pattern to disguise inevitable marks and spills in a commercial application
  • Cut pile plush for a luxurious look and feel
  • Wool blend brings the best of both wool and synthetic together to create a fantastic fibre. The wool carpet brings luxury and comfort while the synthetic element gives durability to the finished product.

The hard flooring selections in the pub were also replaced. Hardwearing and easy to maintain were top of the list.

Natural Creations XL Planks- Wildwood Tawny

• Low maintenance finish, perfect for high-traffic, commercial applications
• Interfaced backing for cushioning effect brings comfort underfoot for patrons and staff
• Protective PUR coating for low maintenance finish, perfect for a hotel location
• A durable and realistic finish for longevity

Safeguard R10 Commercial Vinyl – Mid Grey

• A safe, embossed surface which meets or exceeds Australian Standards
• Perfect for applications such as food service, retail and health care amongst others
• Embossed texture combined with silicon carbide in the surface and aluminium oxide and quartz throughout the homogeneous wear layer create slip resistance characteristics which will keep for a long time.

Can I install carpet myself?

Flooring Xtra stores have dedicated professional installation teams who are passionate about their job! It’s advised to use professional installers to ensure the correct laying of the carpet but also any pre-installation preparation work that might be needed. Relax and let them do the hard work!

How does carpet help with acoustic control?

Of all of the flooring materials on the market, carpet is the most successful at absorbing noise. Carpet with quality underlay is even better! If you have hard flooring, rugs are an excellent option. You can read more on our blog.

How should you care for your engineered boards?

All flooring requires some level of maintenance and care to ensure it’s longevity. Regular sweeping or vacuuming to remove grit and sand means it’s less likely to scratch flooring. Encourage a “shoes off” mantra at home to avoid traipsing in dirt. There are some great hard flooring care tips on our website.

In some states of Australia, the building regulations for Vinyl Planks, Vinyl Tiles and Hybrid flooring varies. Meaning they may not be suitable for areas requiring water resistance, such as bathrooms and toilets. We advise to always ask your local Flooring Xtra store for the correct advice regarding the local regulations. We also advise to follow the manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions and guidelines, not following the instructions could make the product not fit for purpose, for the areas being installed into and void your product warranty. To ensure you get the appropriate product for those areas, please contact your local Flooring Xtra store.