How long does floor sanding take in Australia?

A typical 3-bedroom home takes 2-3 days. Day 1 is sanding, day 2 is filling and first coat, day 3 is final coats. Floors are walkable after 24 hours but full cure takes 7 days.

How much does floor sanding cost?

Pricing depends on floor size, condition and finish. Floor Sanding Warehouse provide free in-person quotes with no obligation. Generally bare timber sanding and 3-coat finishes start around $35-45 per square metre.

What areas do you service?

Floor Sanding Warehouse service Australia, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley. Including and surrounding suburbs.

Do you use Bona products?

Yes. The team use professional-grade Bona sanding systems and finishes on every job. Bona is the industry standard used by certified Australian floor sanders.

Are you the actual person doing the work?

Yes. Floor Sanding Warehouse is a Bona Premier Dealer business. The team answers the phone, quotes the job, and does the work, start to finish. No subcontractors, no handoffs.

Can old timber floors be restored?

Yes. Most timber floors that are not water-damaged or rotted can be brought back to like-new condition. Even floors that look ruined often just need a deep sand and refinish.

What timber species do you work with?

All Australian hardwoods including spotted gum, blackbutt, jarrah, tallowwood, brushbox, ironbark and tasmanian oak. Also imported timbers, parquetry, engineered timber floors and timber decks.

Do you do deck sanding?

Yes. External timber deck sanding, oiling and finishing. Using oils and finishes suited to local coastal conditions including salt air and UV exposure.

How do I get a quote?

Call The team directly on 1300 950 551 or use the contact form. The team'll arrange a free in-person quote, usually within a few days.

Restoring Heritage Timber Floors in Newcastle

Name: Floor Sanding Warehouse
Address: Toronto, NSW, AU
Telephone: 1300 950 551

Newcastle has some of the best heritage homes in NSW. Federation cottages in Cooks Hill, Edwardian terraces in Hamilton, workers' cottages in Islington -- all with original timber floors that have seen 80 to 120 years of use. Restoring these floors is different from sanding a modern home.

What Makes Heritage Floors Different

Older homes typically have narrower boards (often 3-4 inches wide), harder species like Tallowwood or Ironbark, and more character -- nail holes, patching, colour variation between boards. Some have been sanded multiple times over the decades, which means the timber is thinner than it was originally.

The subfloor is usually bearers and joists with the boards nailed directly on top. There may be gaps between boards that expand and contract with the seasons.

Assessment First

Before any work starts, the floor needs a proper assessment. How thick are the boards? Are there loose or damaged sections? Is there any termite damage? Have previous repairs been done well or badly? This determines whether the floor needs a light sand or a full restoration.

Gap Filling

Heritage floors almost always have gaps. These get filled with a flexible filler that's mixed with the sanding dust from your floor, so it matches the timber colour. The filler moves with the boards as they expand and contract through the seasons.

Finishing Heritage Floors

The finish choice matters more on heritage floors. Solvent-based poly gives that warm, amber glow that suits older homes. Water-based keeps the natural colour if that's what you prefer. Either way, the goal is to bring out the character of the timber, not hide it.

Russell has restored floors in some of Newcastle's oldest homes. Every heritage job gets a careful assessment before quoting -- no surprises, no shortcuts.

Restoring Heritage Timber Floors in Newcastle

What Makes Heritage Floors Different

Assessment First

Gap Filling

Finishing Heritage Floors

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