New build

[katherine6]

I am currently building and am planning to have a timber floor. I'd appreciate any info at all in regards to which type of wood would suit best.
I would like to use a black stain ie: black japan.
The harder the wood, the more expensive and will be least likely to take up the stain.
I would like it to be very glossy and with a very slick finish. Is there a coating anyone can recommend for this.
Could anyone give me a rough idea in regards to cost too.

Also I have big plans for custom furniture. Would love to find someone who has time and energy to work with me on a couple of custom pieces for my home. A console table and lounge chair base.
I live in Penrith NSW.
Kind regards,
Katherine

[munruben]

Hi and welcome, don't know much about timber flooring but the timber floors I had in previous homes were natural timber and not stained but finished with a high gloss Polyurathane type finish. Some useful tips can be found Here about timber flooring.Good luck with your projects. I am sure someone will offer to help you out. I am too far away myself but I know a few members of the forum live in the Penrith area.

[Christos]

I can not help you on the flooring question so only a Welcome to the forum is all I can say for now.

[katherine6]

haha. Ok - hello to you too!

Actually, I realized last night that I was in the wrong forum.
I have now posted my ? in the renovator's forum which I had been directed to previously.
Anyway, ta for the welcome wagon!!
Kath

[Christos]

I am on that forum as well. Not as offen as this one. You are still welcome to poke around here as I have poked around there.

[artme]

G'day Katherine and welcome to you - no matter what forum you decide to grace.

In answer to your question might I suggest bitumen?