Supporting Best Practice Across Resilient Flooring
ARFA’s Technical Bulletins are practical resources developed to promote consistent, high-quality outcomes across the resilient flooring industry. Created by industry, for industry, they provide clear, accessible guidance on key technical processes—supporting installers, suppliers and specifiers working under Australian conditions.
Each bulletin is grounded in real-world experience and designed to strengthen professional capability, improve installation outcomes, and reduce costly errors across the supply chain.
The series forms part of ARFA’s broader work in industry training, standards development, and long-term sector sustainability.
Available Now for Download
ARFA’s Technical Bulletins are practical resources developed to promote consistent, high-quality outcomes across the resilient flooring industry. Created by industry, for industry, they provide clear, accessible guidance on key technical processes—supporting installers, suppliers and specifiers working under Australian conditions.
Each bulletin is grounded in real-world experience and designed to strengthen professional capability, improve installation outcomes, and reduce costly errors across the supply chain.
The series forms part of ARFA’s broader work in industry training, standards development, and long-term sector sustainability.
Available Now for Download
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Technical Bulletin 001: Moisture Testing
Guidance on how to assess subfloor moisture—an essential factor in ensuring performance and longevity of resilient flooring systems. 
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Technical Bulletin 002: Adhesives
Provides an overview of the diverse types of adhesives for resilient floor and wall coverings, explaining their functions and appropriate uses.
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Technical Bulletin 003: Coving
Coving sheet flooring refers to the process of extending PVC flooring material up a wall, typically to a maximum height of 150mm, creating a seamless transition between the floor and the wall surface.
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Technical Bulletin 004: Acclimatization and Conditioning
This technical bulletin outlines the critical importance of acclimatization and conditioning of resilient floor coverings, adhesives, and subfloor preparation materials prior to installation. Proper conditioning in accordance with AS 1884:2021 and manufacturers recommendations, is essential to ensure product performance, dimensional stability, and long-term durability of the installed system.
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Technical Bulletin 005: Welding
This technical bulletin provides general information and best practice guidance for the seam preparation and welding of resilient sheet flooring products.
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More bulletins will be added over the coming months as part of ARFA’s commitment to supporting the industry with practical, skills-focused resources.
