Flooring Accessories

Why Flooring Accessories Matter

Flooring accessories form an important
part of the complete installation system.
Although the flooring is the most visible
element, the products underneath and
around it also matter.

Adhesives, underlay, trims and finishing
products can affect installation quality,
acoustic performance and appearance.
Therefore, choose accessories that suit
the exact flooring product and method.

Flooring Adhesives

Flooring adhesives bond suitable products
directly to a prepared substrate.
The correct adhesive depends on the
flooring type, site conditions and
manufacturer’s instructions.

For example, engineered timber and
herringbone may require an approved
timber flooring adhesive system.
Glue-down vinyl, meanwhile, requires
a compatible vinyl adhesive.

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Flooring Underlay

Underlay supports different flooring
systems in different ways.
Depending on the product, it may help
with acoustic performance, comfort
and support beneath the floor.

Suitable laminate and floating
engineered timber generally use
compatible underlay. Carpet usually
requires its own underlay system.

However, some flooring products have
an approved attached backing.
Always check compatibility before
adding another underlay layer.

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Carpet Underlay vs Hard-Floor Underlay

Carpet underlay and hard-floor underlay
serve different installation systems.
Carpet underlay can provide comfort
and support beneath broadloom carpet.

Hard-floor underlay is designed for
compatible floating floors and may
have specific acoustic, density and
compression requirements.

These products are not interchangeable.
Choose an underlay designed for the
flooring system being installed.

Acoustic Flooring Underlay

Acoustic underlay may help reduce
impact sound through a flooring system.
However, performance depends on
the exact floor, underlay and
tested installation assembly.

For apartment projects, check any
owners corporation acoustic requirements
before selecting the underlay.
A product’s thickness alone does not
guarantee the required result.

Flooring Scotia

Scotia provides a finishing option
around the perimeter of suitable
floating floors where existing
skirting boards remain in place.

It can cover the required expansion
space and create a cleaner edge.
However, the best option depends
on the wall finish, skirting
and desired appearance.

Flooring Trims & Profiles

Flooring trims and profiles finish
transitions between different
materials, rooms or floor heights.

Common applications include doorways,
floor edges, adjoining carpet and
hard-floor surfaces, and changes
in finished floor level.

Select the correct profile according
to board thickness, height difference
and the manufacturer’s requirements.

Expansion & Finishing Accessories

Floating floors need suitable expansion
allowances around walls and fixed
structures. These spaces allow
the flooring to move as designed.

Skirting, scotia and selected finishing
profiles may cover these areas.
However, finishing accessories
must not restrict the floor’s
required movement.

Accessories for Floating Floors

Floating floors include laminate,
hybrid, bamboo and selected
straight-board engineered timber.

Depending on the product, installation
may require compatible underlay,
expansion allowances and suitable
perimeter or transition profiles.

Many hybrid products already include
an attached backing. Therefore, do not
add extra underlay unless the flooring
manufacturer allows it.

Accessories for Glue-Down Flooring

Glue-down flooring requires an approved
adhesive system and a suitable substrate.
This applies to direct-stick engineered
timber, herringbone, chevron and
glue-down vinyl flooring.

Adhesive compatibility, moisture
requirements and subfloor preparation
should be confirmed before installation.

Subfloor Preparation Products

The condition of the subfloor affects
the installation of many flooring types.
Depending on the site, preparation
may require grinding, patching,
priming or levelling.

Some installations also require
an approved moisture-management system.
The appropriate products depend on
the substrate and flooring system.

Underlay cannot correct significant
subfloor unevenness. Proper preparation
is still essential.

How Do I Know Which Accessories I Need?

Start with the selected flooring
and its installation method.
Then review the manufacturer’s
requirements for underlay,
adhesive and finishing.

For example, a floating laminate
installation differs from a direct-stick
timber floor. Likewise, herringbone
requires a different installation
system from floating hybrid flooring.

If you are unsure, bring the product
details to our showroom.
Our team can help identify
suitable options.

Can I Buy Flooring Accessories Supply-Only?

Yes. Dex Flooring offers accessories
for supply-only projects, subject
to product availability.

However, confirm compatibility
before purchasing. This is
especially important for adhesives,
acoustic underlay and products
with specific installation requirements.

Planning a Complete Flooring Project?

Accessories are one part of a successful
flooring installation. The selected
flooring, subfloor preparation,
installation method and finishing
products should work together.

If Dex Flooring is supplying and
installing your floor, we can include
suitable installation accessories
within the project scope and quote.