Attention Floorlayers In Oz!
 

im looking for a sponser to get me straight into work in oz. i have e mailed loads of firms but no joy.

im a self employed floor layer / finisher with experiance in most hard flooring and sanding.

im looking for some advice on the working conditions in oz and possibly to make some contacts on the east coast.

how do expats find laying floors in the heat... and can you earn the money over there in this trade?

im going to send off for my skills assessment next so fingers crossed.

any feedback will be much appreciated.

many thanks

Re: Attention Floorlayers In Oz!
 

Look out for TimberfloorAU - he should be able to help you.

Re: Attention Floorlayers In Oz!
 

i looked at his website and he sells air conditioning!

thanks anyway

Re: Attention Floorlayers In Oz!
 

That timber floor au has many websites, and joint ABN for air and floors ;)

Approach:

Carpet Call.
Andersons Flooring
Premium Cork and Timber

Get the word out.. youll be rite

Ste

Re: Attention Floorlayers In Oz!
 

See? He gets everywhere. Like Glitter.

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:D

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I find it hot & humid for a few months and fantastic for the rest of the year. Beats being outside all the time burning yourself to a crisp & saves having to lather gallons of sunblock on daily ugh! I loathe that greasy feeling:frown:
You can earn good money on large areas & if your a competent floor sander you could earn a good living just doing that. The heat really isn't a problem, head down bum up & you forget about it.

http://www.immi.gov.au/asri/occupati...er-4423-11.htm

Add Solomons to Timbers list

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Glitter....:rofl:

Must admit wasn't the word I would have used..

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Never heard of Glitter on a shoe:rofl::rofl:

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I wouldnt get too excited about floor sanding. It doesnt pay what we used to get paid in the Uk.

You need continuity of work, and its a well populated trade in Qld. So do your homework .

Personally, I would apply to the majors. Even the likes of Karndean, if your a vinyl layer.

For hardwoods, its a tad more difficult. As the emphasis here is on revival not replacement, and well refer to above.

However, if you are experienced in glue down, direct stick and liquid battens, then you could well find yourself busy.

Ste

And All that Glitters aint GOLD ;) ( Bobby n Trigger ! )