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Flooring that worksin Sarawak.

Select flooring for each space. All materials are vetted for Sarawak conditions — moisture, termites and heat — from ELS field experience and manufacturer specs. Get cost estimates and maintenance guides.

Flooring Designer

Select which spaces need flooring. We'll help you choose materials that work in Sarawak climate.

Which spaces need flooring? *

Flooring selection takes 5–7 minutes. All materials recommended for Sarawak.

Why flooring matters

Sarawak climate

High humidity, heat, and termite risk. Solid wood swells. Laminate isn't moisture-resistant. We show what actually works.

Industry standardMaterial behaviour, not a single product — grade and sealing change how much.

20–30% of budget

Flooring is one of the largest renovation costs. Get it right first — avoid ripping out and replacing.

ELS field guidanceA typical share on ELS projects; your split depends on scope and material.

Maintenance + longevity

Some materials need sealing every 2–3 years. Others are set-and-forget. We tell you upfront what to expect.

ELS field guidanceIntervals follow the product's own schedule and vary with traffic and cleaning.
How to read our claims

We grade every strong technical claim by its evidence and review them on a schedule. A manufacturer test is not a design lean — we label which is which rather than dress one up as the other.

Manufacturer-testedA figure the product's maker publishes from their own testing or datasheet.
Industry standardEstablished material science or building practice — not specific to one product.
ELS field guidanceWhat ELS has repeatedly seen on Sarawak sites. Experience, not a lab result.
Design recommendationA judgement about how a space should look or feel. Reasonable people may differ.

Claims last reviewed 2026-07-23. Figures are planning guidance, not warranties — real performance depends on the specific product, its installation and the site's exposure, and is confirmed on the product datasheet and after site measurement.

What comes next

Once you've selected flooring, run the Hardware & Finishes tool to choose handles and hinges, then the Color Palette Visualizer to see how everything works together.

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