Timber Floor Refinishing Melbourne — Sanding, Staining & Restoration

Melbourne’s trusted specialists for timber floor sanding, refinishing, and restoration. We work on heritage Baltic pine, Tasmanian oak, jarrah, parquetry, and herringbone floors across the eastern suburbs, Bayside, and Mornington Peninsula.

500+

Melbourne Floors Refinished

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Certified Finish Systems

3–4

Days (Standard Home)

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What Is Timber Floor Refinishing?

Timber floor refinishing restores an existing timber floor to a “like new” condition without replacing boards.

The full process:

machine sanding through multiple grit stages to remove existing finish and surface damage,
filling gaps and repairing damaged boards,
applying stain if a colour change is wanted
coating the floor with 2–3 layers of professional-grade polyurethane or oil finish.

Compared to replacement, refinishing costs significantly less, preserves original heritage timber (irreplaceable in many Melbourne pre-war homes), and produces a finish often indistinguishable from new flooring.

The decision between refinishing and replacement comes down to how much wear layer is left on the existing boards. We measure this on-site and tell you honestly whether refinishing is the right call.

Timber Floor Sanding

Bona FlexiSand with HEPA extraction at drum and edger captures approximately 99.8% of dust at source. Most clients stay in their home during sanding.

timber floor renovation specialist

Specialist restoration of original Baltic pine, jarrah, and red gum floors found under carpet in Melbourne's pre-war homes. Includes board replacement.

timber floor staining

Lighten dark stained floors to Nordic oak or whitewash. Take natural floors to smoked or limed finishes. Sample patches on your floor before commitment.

timber floor colour change

For homeowners wanting a natural matte look with the touch of real timber. Penetrating oils enhance grain while remaining repairable.

parquetry floor sanding

Parquetry and herringbone require a different sanding sequence. Orbital and detail sanders on borders for a flat, uniform finish on intricate patterns.

Bona, Synteko & Loba — Why We Use Three Systems, Not One

Most flooring contractors are tied to a single finish brand. We use three certified systems so we can match the right finish to the right floor.

At the free site assessment, we explain which system suits your specific timber and traffic load — and why. You make the final call.

Our 5-Step Process

Every refinishing job follows the same proven sequence — from initial measure to final walk-through.

Free On-Site Assessment

We measure your floor, check wear-layer thickness above the tongue, identify damaged boards, and check moisture levels. Written fixed-price quote follows — no phone estimates.

Finish Selection & Sample Patches

For colour-change jobs, stain samples applied on your actual floor in natural light. You see the real result before any commitment.

Dust-Controlled Sanding

Bona FlexiSand with HEPA extraction (or standard with dust bags). Multi-grit sequence from coarse to fine. Edges handled with Bona Edge or Trio Plus.

Staining (if requested) & 3-Coat Finish

Stain applied after sealer for colour-change projects. Three coats of Bona, Synteko, or Loba polyurethane — abraded between coats for adhesion.

Final Walk-Through & Warranty

We walk the floor with you under raking light. Walkable in socks after 24 hours; furniture after 72 hours. Written workmanship warranty issued on completion.

What Determines the Cost of Timber Floor Refinishing in Melbourne?

We don’t publish per-m² rates because they’re rarely accurate without seeing the floor. But here’s exactly what affects your final quote.

Floor Area & Layout

Larger floors typically have a lower per-m² rate. Multiple rooms vs. open-plan affects edging time. Stairs, hallways, and tight spaces add complexity.

Timber Species & Condition

Baltic pine and softer timbers sand faster than Australian hardwoods like jarrah. Damaged boards, deep scratches, or previous coatings add prep time.

Finish System Selected

Bona water-based is mid-range; Loba premium is higher. Hardwax oils and natural finishes carry different prices. Number of coats matters.

Staining & Colour Change

Adding a stain step (whitewash, smoked, grey) costs more than natural finish. Multiple sample patches add a small premium for high-end colour matches.

Subfloor Repair Needs

Loose boards, squeaks, gaps requiring filling, or sections needing replacement with matched reclaimed timber.

Location & Access

Eastern suburbs are our local zone. Mornington Peninsula trips coordinated weekly. CBD high-rises may carry an access loading.

The honest answer: The only way to give you an accurate price is an on-site measure. We do this for free.

Timber Floor Sanding Across 20 Premium Melbourne Suburbs

Each suburb below has a dedicated page covering the local housing stock, common timber species, and what we typically see on jobs in that postcode.

Flooring Surrey Hills

Edwardian and interwar homes with Baltic pine and Tasmanian oak floors.

Flooring Malvern

Late Victorian terraces and Federation villas. High-end heritage restoration.

Flooring Black Rock

Bayside coastal humidity considerations and moisture-tolerant finishes.

Flooring Balwyn

Federation, post-war and modern homes. Tasmanian oak strip refinishing.

Flooring Brighton

Heritage mansions and architectural homes. Whitewash and parquetry specialists.

Flooring Mount Eliza

Peninsula gateway homes. Weekly Mornington Peninsula scheduling.

Flooring Kew

Heritage homes along Cotham Rd and High St. Boroondara premier suburb.

Flooring Hampton

Bayside residential and Hampton St commercial refinishing.

Flooring Hawthorn

Federation and Edwardian timber restoration near Glenferrie Rd.

Flooring Camberwell

Heritage parquetry restoration and Baltic pine sanding for Edwardian homes.

Flooring Toorak

Premium heritage homes and contemporary architectural rebuilds.

Flooring Sandringham

1920s timber-floored homes and beachside renovations.

Flooring Mornington

Coastal family homes and holiday properties. Durable finishes for high-traffic living.

Flooring Mount Martha

Beachside homes and modern renovations with timber floor refinishing expertise.

Flooring Oakleigh

Classic brick homes and contemporary townhouses. Reliable timber floor restoration.

Flooring South Yarra

Luxury apartments, terraces and designer interiors. Premium matte and satin finishes.

Flooring Richmond

Victorian terraces and warehouse conversions. Hardwood floor sanding specialists.

Flooring St Kilda

Beachside apartments and heritage homes with timber floor rejuvenation services.

Flooring Fitzroy

Character-filled Victorian homes and creative commercial spaces. Heritage timber experts.

Flooring Melbourne CBD

Apartments, offices and retail spaces. Professional commercial floor refinishing solutions.

Timber Floor Refinishing FAQ

How much does timber floor refinishing cost in Melbourne?

Cost depends on floor area, timber species, condition, and finish system selected. The biggest variables are colour change/staining, board condition, and finish system (Bona water-based, Synteko, or Loba). Written fixed-price quotes after a free on-site measure.

How long does timber floor refinishing take?

A standard 3-bedroom Melbourne home (90–120m²) takes 3–4 working days. Larger homes, colour-change jobs, and parquetry add 1–2 days. Walkable in socks after 24 hours from final coat; furniture after 72 hours.

Do you offer dustless sanding?

Yes — both dustless (Bona FlexiSand with HEPA extraction, ~99.8% dust capture) and standard sanding with dust bags. Customer chooses at quote stage.

Can my floor be sanded again?

Solid hardwood floors: typically 3–5 times depending on board thickness above the tongue. Engineered timber: 1–2 times depending on veneer thickness.

Can you do a colour change?

Yes — common request in Brighton, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Malvern, Toorak. Bona water-based stains in 40+ colours plus whitewash and lime systems. Sample patches on your floor first.

Do you work on heritage Baltic pine and parquetry?

Yes — heritage restoration is one of our most frequent jobs in Surrey Hills, Camberwell, Kew, Hawthorn, Malvern, Toorak. We source matching reclaimed timber for damaged sections.

What's the difference between Bona, Synteko, and Loba?

Bona (Swedish): water-based, fast-cure, low VOC. Synteko (Swedish-engineered): solvent and water options, excels on heritage. Loba (German): premium for high-end installations including herringbone and parquetry. We’re certified across all three.

Do you work on engineered timber?

Yes, provided the top veneer has enough wear layer (typically 4mm+ on quality engineered boards). Many engineered floors have 2mm veneer, which limits sanding to a single light pass. We measure at assessment.

Do you service the Mornington Peninsula?

Yes — Mount Eliza, Mornington, and Mount Martha are all in our priority service area. We coordinate weekly Peninsula trips for efficiency.