Timber Floor Refinishing in Melbourne — FAQ

Across Melbourne, a full sand and finish generally lands between $25 and $50 per square metre. For example, a 60 m² open-plan living and dining area commonly runs between $2,700 and $3,900. If you require staining or a colour change, this typically adds an extra $8 to $15 per square metre due to the extra preparation needed for an even result. For a precise, fixed-price quote based on your room size and timber condition, call Iconic Flooring on +61 473 837 777.

Yes, we do. While traditional sanding creates significant mess, Iconic Flooring offers a premium dustless sanding option using the Bona FlexiSand system with HEPA extraction. This advanced commercial equipment captures approximately 99.8% of airborne dust. Most of our clients living in occupied homes choose this dustless option to ensure their living spaces remain safe and clean during the restoration.

We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Based on your specific timber species (like heritage Baltic pine or Tasmanian oak), traffic load, and desired aesthetic, we use globally respected finish manufacturers. Our certified applicators work exclusively with Bona (Swedish water-based polyurethane), Synteko (Swedish-engineered), and Loba (premium German finishes).

It depends entirely on the type and thickness of your boards. Solid hardwood floors can typically be sanded 3 to 5 times, depending on the board thickness above the tongue. Engineered timber floors usually have a thinner veneer and can only be refinished 1 to 2 times. During our free on-site measure, our team will measure the wear layer of your floor and advise you honestly on what is structurally possible.

Unlike flat floors, staircases are quoted separately per tread, rather than by the square metre. This is because every single step requires detailed, meticulous hand-sanding to complete correctly. At Iconic Flooring, staircase refinishing commonly costs between $15 and $30 per tread.

No, we do not provide phone estimates because they are rarely accurate. Flooring costs depend heavily on the actual floor area, timber condition, required finish system, and prep work needed (like gap filling or removing old carpet glue). Instead, we provide written, fixed-price quotes only after a free on-site measure. You can book your site assessment by contacting our main office at 97 Warrigal Rd, Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia.

Larger floor areas usually cost less per square metre because the time and effort required for setup, machine transport, and configuring dust extraction don’t scale evenly with the floor size. A small 20 m² bedroom carries a higher per-metre rate because tight corners, built-in joinery, and awkward shapes require significantly more time-consuming hand-sanding.

Our craftsmen have over 13 years of experience installing solid hardwood, engineered timber, parquetry, and herringbone floors across Melbourne. A critical part of our installation process is our strict 72-hour acclimatisation rule. We allow the timber boards to rest in your home’s environment for three days before installation to prevent future warping, cupping, or gapping.

Yes. Alongside our timber services, we install heavy-duty commercial flooring and Epoxy Flooring in Melbourne. We offer both water-based and solvent epoxy options, decorative metallic and flake systems, as well as highly durable, slip-rated commercial systems designed for heavy industrial use.

While our showroom and headquarters are based at 97 Warrigal Rd, Oakleigh VIC 3166, our own in-house crew (no subcontractors) services a wide radius. We specialize in heritage restorations across the Eastern suburbs (like Surrey Hills, Balwyn, Camberwell, and Hawthorn), the Bayside area (including Brighton and Sandringham), and all the way through the Mornington Peninsula. To see if we service your suburb, give us a call at +61 473 837 777.