About DFO Flooring — Newcastle's Trade-Proven Flooring Contractors
Built on referrals, proven in hospitals, trusted by families — DFO Flooring has been supplying and installing flooring across Newcastle and NSW for over 10 years.
Our Story
DFO Flooring was built on a simple idea: do the job properly, every time. Over more than a decade, that approach has taken us from residential renovations in Newcastle suburbs to major hospital and government contracts across NSW.
We don't sub out our work. The same experienced team that's installed flooring in John Hunter Hospital, Belmont Hospital, and aged care facilities across the state is the team that'll turn up to your home. You get hospital-grade skill and attention to detail, regardless of the job size.
Most of our work comes through referrals — from builders who trust us on their projects, and homeowners who come back for their next renovation. That's the standard we hold ourselves to on every job.
Accredited Buy NSW Supplier
DFO Flooring is an accredited supplier under the NSW Government's Buy NSW procurement program — approved to supply and install flooring for government projects across NSW.
A Message from Our Founder
David Merriman is our Managing Director with over 20 years’ experience in the flooring industry. David strives to achieve customer satisfaction through both product knowledge and best installation practices. He has extensive experience in large hospital projects, project management, dealing with handover and product maintenance programs.
David has built a strong reputation for supporting builders throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure successful outcomes and satisfied clients. He has over 10 years’ experience working with a leading international manufacturer of wall protection and handrail systems, including time as the Australasian Manager. During this period, David provided technical solutions, installation training, product development, and sales and service support across Australasia.
David has extensive experience in government projects, specification in health care and as a key presenter for Architects CPD training, with an excellent understanding in bacteria and preventative maintenance programs. With extensive knowledge of the manufacturing and product performance across most manufacturers, David can offer independent advice on the best fit-for-purpose product to meet all your requirements — ensuring products are not just selected for colour or price.
Passion, experience with a wealth of industry knowledge.
David Merriman
Managing Director & Founder
Meet the Team
Bailey Merriman
Flooring Installer & Co-Owner
With 4 years of experience in the flooring industry, Bailey brings precision across residential vinyl plank, flood coating, commercial vinyl, bathrooms, operating theatres, sports floors, and wall protection systems. Trained under Jake Longhurst, his "can-do" attitude and strong client focus deliver outstanding results on every project.
Jake Longhurst
Senior Flooring Installer
Jake brings 11 years of flooring expertise across residential and commercial projects. Renowned for his flood coating over ceramic tiles, sports floors, operating theatres, and wall protection systems, Jake achieves less than 1% callbacks across all projects. His client relations and team leadership set the standard for DFO on every job.
David Ayshford
House Renovation Designer
With over 26 years of experience, David is a specialist in interior design and project management. From full-scale renovations to focused redesigns, he brings vision, professionalism, and a personal touch to every project — guiding clients from concept to completion.
Bilal Khan
Senior Estimator / Business Development Manager
Bilal manages estimating and business development, ensuring every quote is accurate, competitive, and tailored to the project scope. His work connects clients with the right solution from the outset.
What Makes DFO Different
One Point of Contact
We supply and install. No dealing with a flooring supplier separately, then trying to find an installer. One call, one quote, one team.
Problem Solvers
Difficult subfloors, unusual layouts, awkward transitions — we've seen it all. We find solutions rather than reasons to walk away.
Honest Pricing
Our quotes are itemised and transparent. What we quote is what you pay. No variations after the fact, no hidden costs.
Commercial Portfolio
Our commercial work spans hospitals, aged care facilities, schools, government housing, and more — with principal contractors including Multiplex, Hindmarsh, Richard Crookes, and North Construction. This track record translates directly into the quality and reliability you get on every residential job.
View Commercial WorkThe DFO Promise
We turn up on time and do what we said we'd do.
We communicate throughout the job — no radio silence.
We leave your site clean and tidy, every day.
We back our work — if something isn't right, we fix it.
We give you an honest answer, even if it's not what you hoped to hear.
Ready for a New Floor?
Get a free in-home measure and quote. We service all areas within 100km of Newcastle.
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