Epoxy flooring or tiles? The honest pros and cons for homeowners

It gets walked over everyday, without a second thought. But your flooring?

Its actually a vital part of your home. When you’re thinking of redoing your garage floor, or maybe even your laundry or kitchen.

Tiles is the obvious choice and for good reason too, they are reliable and look pretty good.

But have you heard of expoxy flooring? Companies like iCoat WA install epoxy floors all over Perth. They are sleek, modern floors that are super durable.

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Tired of cracked garage floors? Why epoxy flooring is the lasting fix

That’s pretty standard for a garage, so don’t feel too bad about yourself, but there’s solutions for that nowadays so you may want to jump on board.

Most concrete garage floors start deteriorating within a few years and just get worse. Epoxy flooring actually fixes this rather than covering it temporarily.

Companies like PM Industries specialise in epoxy floor coatings and honestly, once you see a properly done epoxy floor compared to bare concrete, hard to go back.

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Small bathroom? Here’s how to use tiles to make it look bigger

Does your bathroom feel like a cupboard when you walk into it? Maybe you live in an older home which was built when bathrooms weren’t given the proper attention they deserved.

Or maybe your apartment itself is just on the smaller size and every square metre counts. Either way you probably are often on the lookout for ways to make your space feel bigger. Without knocking down any walls.

The tiling experts at GIB Tiling have transformed plenty of cramped spaces into rooms that feel surprisingly spacious, and most of the time it comes down to smart tile choices rather than expensive renovations.

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Timber decking design ideas: transforming outdoor spaces in 2025

Choosing what design to go with when installing a new deck can be tricky sometimes. A deck is a very popular choice among Australian homes, and for good reason.

They can transform a bland concrete slab thats doing nothing for your outdoor space into an entertaining space you can use year round.

At Eco Carpentry we often help our clients with the design process as many people have trouble choosing what design to go with.

People know they want timber decking but they get stuck on how to make it look really good and work with their existing space.

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Perth council rejection: 5 common planning mistakes that kill home extensions

Got your heart set on that dream extension, only to have council knock it back? Well then you’re not alone, that’s for sure. Every day in Perth councils knock back extensions, renovations and plans.

Even the ones you think are perfectly reasonable. But a lot of these rejections could also be avoided with better planning from the beginning.

I’ve been working in town planning around Perth for over a decade now and honestly the same mistakes keep coming up again and again.

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Indoor shutters for Australian homes: choosing the right style and material

Let’s be honest window shutters are one of those parts of your home design that most people overlook until they realise how much difference they can make. Then you start actually looking at options and realise there’s heaps more variety than you thought.

Plantation shutters have become quite trendy in Australian homes recently but there’s still some confusion about what styles work where and what materials suit different situations.

The thing with indoor shutters is they’re not just there to cover your window they’re actually a design feature that can completely change how your room looks, how much light it lets in etc.

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How To Choose Where To Instal A Residential Lift

Once you have decided that you want a residential lift installed in your home —whether it’s for convenience, mobility, or as a disability lift— there are still lots of additional decisions to be made. One of them is deciding whereabouts in your home the lift is to be installed.

When it comes to making that choice, you will want to ensure that the decision you make is the right one. Once installed, there is no going back and if you get it wrong it is likely to cost a fortune to have your home lift repositioned.

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Understanding Flooring Options: A Builder’s Guide to Making the Right Choice

Understanding Flooring Options: A Builder's Guide to Making the Right Choice

By: James Mc Murtrie – Northside Developments

With nearly two decades in construction and experience across various sectors, I’ve learned that flooring choices significantly impact both the look and functionality of your home. Let me share a few insights I learnt while running Northside Developments about selecting and installing the right flooring, based on real project experiences.

Quality Installation

Jordan G’s experience highlights our commitment to quality workmanship “Northside Developments are a great group of builders who communicate well and in a timely manner… take great pride in their work, are honest around pricing (and upfront with expectations) and most installation priorities.

  • These points are important to have
  • Surface preparation
  • Professional technique
  • Quality materials
  • Proper finishing
  • Attention to detail

Technical Excellence 

Emily Rozkoszny speaks to about our technical expertise

“James has been a pleasure to work with, his attention to detail, modern construction methods and down to earth approach with his projects is second to none. The projects which are being built by Northside speak for themselves.”

Technical Considerations

  • These points are important to have
  • Subfloor preparation
  • Moisture control
  • Level assessment
  • Material compatibility
  • Installation methods

Material Selection

My background in various construction sectors helps inform material choices.

Peter Fryer notes

“The most recent project was built during difficult industry conditions, however James worked with dedication and integrity to complete the project on time, without compromising the quality of materials and trades.”

Selection Factors

These points are important to have

  • Durability requirements
  • Usage patterns
  • Climate considerations
  • Maintenance needs

Project Management

With extensive experience supervising construction crews, we ensure efficient project delivery.

Lisa Loaring shared “All the aspects of the job were explained in detail with all our questions answered honestly and accurately, all the time frames we were given were met, the quality of workmanship was extremely high.”

Management Elements

These points are important to have

  • Timeline planning
  • Trade coordination
  • Quality control
  • Site protection
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  • Clean installation

Successful flooring projects require careful planning, quality materials, and expert installation. At Northside Developments, we combine these elements to deliver outstanding results that enhance your home’s beauty and functionality.

Do you want to discuss your flooring project, then let’s see how we can help you select and install the perfect flooring for your needs and desires.