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NEW! Artiste Collection - a rustic collection of sustainable European timber

Introducing the Artiste Collection - inspired by legendary artists such as Picasso, Monet, da Vinci, van Gogh, and Vermeer. Grown and crafted in Europe using genuine, quality, sustainable European Oak, this engineered timber collection takes interiors to elegant new heights. A curated palette of five warm, contemporary colours, the Artiste Collection  of rustic-grade Smoked Oak surfaces are defined by a wood grain, knots and tonal differences only found in natural timber.  The surface ...

Multi-award winning show home by Urban Homes

The Rivercove showhome by Urban Homes is a multi-award winning home. At first glance, you'll be captivated by unique styling that embraces deep tones to create a sophisticated ambience — the ultimate dream for entertaining in comfort and style. Desert Oak Dark Brown laminate flooring invites you to explore this home, filled with high-raked ceilings, clean lines and perfectly positioned lighting. The Urban Homes Rivercove showhome is both timeless and unique. We're in love, and recommend th...

Design Builders - A New Yorker style showhome in Hamilton

Design Builders Waikato is known for creating beautiful homes that showcase the best in New Zealand architecture. And this is no exception.  The new Design Builders showhome features an interior style inspired by the classic New York loft. High studs, apartment inspired windows, a recycled red brick wall by the entrance and wooden stairs will float you and your home building wish list to the next level.  Floorboards installed Natures Oak Timber flooring which exudes warmth and elegance...

The new G.J. Gardner showhome - A riverlodge retreat

Take a drive to 2 Riverpoint Glade in Flagstaff Hamilton, and you'll get to view the aptly named "Riverlodge Retreat" showhome by GJ Gardner Homes. This home is ideal for a family boasting four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living rooms,  GJ Gardner Homes have created a masterpiece property which captures a riverside feel. Large windows, open spaces and a delightful indoor-outdoor flow makes this home perfect for entertaining family and guests.  With an exceptional indoor-outdoor flo...

Introducing the David Reid Homes Cambridge showhome

David Reid Homes Waikato has crafted a classic contemporary home for their latest showhome in St Kilda, Cambridge. Beautifully presented, this split level home sits on a generous 1800m2 landscaped section. Architecturally designed, the layout includes four bedrooms with two bathrooms and two living areas, making it perfect for entertaining family and friends. The flooring used though the main living areas was Elkwood- Honey Oak laminate which has a pale yellow base with neutral white and tan ton...

Quality From the Ground Up: Nixon Homes

From time to time we’ll take the opportunity here at the Floorboards blog to talk about some local success stories and interesting people we meet in the building and design industry.  We chatted with Cameron Holmes of Nixon Homes about starting a new home building business, his new show home (featuring Floorboards flooring), and why he’s setting himself a limit as to how many homes he’ll build in a year. Cameron has thrown everything into his new show home. It’s been late nights on ...

New! Chevron v-shaped flooring

If you are looking to create for a trendy or traditional interior style, visit our showroom to view some of the amazing new chevron wood flooring styles....

Laminate vs. timber flooring

If you’ve seen us at the Waikato Home and Garden Show, or visited us in our showroom, then you’ve probably seen our famous scratch test where we invite you to do your worst to a couple of flooring samples. It’s a great way of illustrating the difference between laminates and timbers, so you know what to expect from either of these great floors in your home....

Are laminate floors suitable for pets?

It’s not every day that we get celebrity endorsements for our laminate flooring. Te Kowhai celebrity Tilda Swineton here shows us not only her good side, but also the exceptional durability and performance of our Clix White Oak laminate....