Heritage Home Transformed: From Worn Carpet to 135mm Tasmanian Oak Masterpiece

How 15 Years of Experience Turned a Canterbury Heritage Property Into a Valuable Showpiece — not just a repair, but a value-add restoration.

135mm

Tasmanian Oak Engineered

$11k

Incl GST Supply & Install

15yr

Heritage Expertise

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We don't take heritage homes down. We add value.

Most contractors see old floors and quote demolition. We see potential. With 15 years of heritage flooring, we knew this Canterbury home needed continuity, not compromise.

Scenario

Client invited us to quote on heritage floor restoration in a classic Canterbury home. The hallway was tired, carpeted, with mismatched levels throughout downstairs. A standard approach would have been rip-out and replace — expensive, dusty, and devaluing.

Solution — 15 Years of Experience Applied

Instead of demolishing, we installed 135W Tasmanian Oak Engineered Timber OVER the existing floor structure. This technique allowed us to match the rest of downstairs perfectly and level floor heights throughout — no steps, no transitions, one continuous luxury surface. Supply, installation, removal & disposal of existing carpets, and precision caulking around edges included.

Result

She was very happy with our job. The home now flows as one valuable, light-filled showpiece. Floor heights match, heritage character is preserved, and property value increased — not just repaired. She promised she will recommend us to anyone.

Benefits Delivered

Most contractors see old floors and quote demolition. We see potential. With 15 years of heritage flooring, we knew this Canterbury home needed continuity, not compromise.

Matching Floor Heights

No steps, no lips — 135mm boards installed over existing to level entire downstairs.

Heritage Preservation

We preserved the home's structure instead of tearing down — respect for Canterbury heritage.

Value Added, Not Just Repair

Turned a problem floor into a showpiece that lifts property valuation.

Dust-Free Installation

Engineered overlay method minimizes dust vs full demolition — livable during works.

Supply & Installation

End-to-end: removal & disposal of carpets, supply of Tasmanian Oak, install, caulking.

Caulking Around Edges

Precision sealed edges for a seamless, luxury finish that lasts.

“She was very happy with our job, promised she will recommend us to anyone…”

PROJECT

Heritage Floor Restoration

SATISFACTION

Extremely Happy

REFERRAL

Promised Recommendation

15 Margaret St Canterbury VIC 3126

LOCATION

15 Margaret Street, Canterbury VIC 3126

METHOD

Installed OVER existing floor to match rest of downstairs — height matched throughout

PRODUCT

135mm Tasmanian Oak Engineered Timber — Warm natural, heritage tone

RESULT

Bright, seamless, valuable — client extremely happy, lifetime referral

SERVICE

Supply & Installation + Removal & Disposal of Existing Carpets + Caulking Around Edges

Want a Different Look? Explore Sunstar Oak Classics Wide Board Range

We used 135mm Tasmanian Oak for this heritage home to match existing, but we also supply & install the premium Sunstar Oak Classics Wide Board collection — perfect for heritage restorations. 1900x220x14/2mm European Oak, 2mm wear layer, can be re-sanded, 30-year warranty, floating or direct stick.