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Restoring old jarrah in Guildford’s heritage buildings

Heritage jarrah floor restored in a Guildford cottage

Guildford was founded in 1829 and is one of the oldest towns in Western Australia, so many of its cottages, villas and commercial buildings have floors that are well over a century old. Floor sanding in Guildford is about restoring those boards without losing the patina and character that make them special.

Heritage floors often have uneven boards, old repairs, square-head nails and wide gaps from years of movement. We punch nails below the surface, re-fix loose boards and patch with recycled jarrah where needed. Sanding is kept to the minimum needed to remove old coatings and wear before the floor is polished.

We also work in Guildford’s heritage shops, cafés and galleries along James Street, where timber floors need to look good and stand up to customer traffic. We can schedule this work outside trading hours.

Own a heritage property in Guildford? Call 0409 082 026 to discuss your floors, or email bettafloorsanding@gmail.com.

Guildford floor restoration services

For heritage homes, cottages and commercial buildings.

Sand back to bare timber

Removes failed coatings, deep scratches and uneven wear across the whole floor.

Floor sanding

Perimeter edging

Gets into corners, alcoves and along walls for a finish that matches the open floor.

Edging work

Screen and recoat

For sound floors that just look tired – quicker and cheaper than a full sand.

Recoat option

Protective polish

Coatings that seal the timber against spills, scuffs and daily foot traffic.

Finish options

Beading and trims

Covers the expansion gap and gives the floor a neat, finished edge.

Splay beading

New skirting

Replaces chipped or missing skirting so walls and floor meet cleanly.

Skirting boards

Laminate supply and lay

Practical flooring for rentals, kids’ rooms and busy living areas.

Laminate floors

Engineered boards

Timber look and feel with a stable core, finished before it arrives.

Engineered timber

How we restore Guildford’s old floors

Every heritage floor is planned and repaired before sanding starts.

  1. Plan the job

    We agree on timing, which rooms go first and the finish you want.

  2. Prepare and protect

    Furniture out, nails set, doorways and joinery protected from dust.

  3. Level the floor

    The main sander removes old coatings and evens out cupped or worn boards.

  4. Finish the detail

    Edges, corners and thresholds sanded, then the floor is filled and fine-sanded.

  5. Apply the finish

    Your chosen coating goes on in several coats for a tough, even surface.

Floor sanding in historic Guildford

Guildford, in the City of Swan, sits where the Swan and Helena rivers meet and is known for Stirling Square, its old courthouse and gaol, and the antique shops and cafés of James Street. It’s the gateway to the Swan Valley and one of Perth’s best-preserved historic towns.

  • Minimal sanding to preserve old boards
  • Square-head nails punched and loose boards re-fixed
  • Recycled jarrah used for patches and repairs
  • Shopfronts done outside trading hours
  • Free, no-obligation quotes

Restoring a heritage floor carefully protects both the character of the building and its value.

Polished timber floor in a Guildford shopfront Recycled jarrah repair in a Guildford villa Old floorboards sanded in Guildford

Floor sanding Guildford – common questions

Can very old floors with square-head nails be sanded?

Yes. Nails are punched below the surface first so they don’t damage the sander or show through the finish.

Will sanding remove the character of an old floor?

We sand only as much as needed. Some marks and variation are part of an old floor’s character and can be kept.

Can you work in heritage shops and cafés?

Yes. We schedule commercial work outside trading hours so your business keeps running.

Do you replace damaged boards with matching timber?

We use recycled jarrah where possible, which matches the age and colour of original boards.

How do I book a quote in Guildford?

Call 0409 082 026 or send the quote form with the age of the building if you know it.

Guildford and nearby suburbs

We work right across Guildford, from James Street to the river, and in these nearby suburbs.

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Restore the heritage floors in your Guildford property

Free quotes for careful restoration.

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