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Abstract

Proposes methods for the sanding and finishing of timber floors including strip flooring and parquet. Information is included for specifiers, on the problems of assessing equilibrium moisture content and on the types of coating systems available.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee TM-012 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been
determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the
original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest
versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this
Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 20 May 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee TM-012:
Australian and New Zealand Timber Preservative Manufacturers Association
Australian Forest Products Association
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
Australian Timber Flooring Association
Australian Timber Importers Federation
Building Research Association of New Zealand
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (QLD)
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia
Forest and Wood Products Australia
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia
Master Builders Australia
NATSPEC
New Zealand Timber Industry Federation
New Zealand Timber Preservation Council
New Zealand Wood Processors Association
Responsible Care New Zealand
Scion
Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board
Timber Preservers Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard gives requirements for the sanding and finishing of both new and existing timber floors including parquet and strip flooring.
NOTES:
1 Guidelines for preparing specifications and information on factors affecting finishing and on maintenance are given in Appendix A.
2 The quality of finish of a timber floor will depend on the attention to detail and level of experience of the tradesman performing the work.
3 Sanding and finishing should be carried out in one smooth operation as, after sanding, with exposure to the atmosphere, the timber surface can be inclined to change.
4 Extra care is necessary when sanding and finishing flooring laid directly on heated concrete sub-floors (see Appendix A).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 15/07/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 15/07/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TM-007
Supersedes	DR 99464 AS CA39-1963 AS CA39 Supp 1-1974