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Timber floor restoration for Scarborough’s beachside homes

Recoated timber floor in a Scarborough beach home

Scarborough mixes older beach cottages and 1960s brick homes with newer apartments and townhouses, and nearly all of them share the same problem: sand. Grit from the beach wears through floor finishes fast, leaving dull paths and scratches. Floor sanding in Scarborough takes the floor back to fresh timber, while a recoat can protect floors before the damage goes too deep.

For a full restoration, we sand the floor flat, edge-sand to the walls, fill gaps and nail holes, and then coat the timber. Older Scarborough homes sometimes have narrower boards or patched sections, and we take extra care to get an even finish across them.

We also work on rental properties between tenancies. A recoat or sand-and-polish is a fast way to make a property look clean and cared for, and timber floors are easy to maintain for the next tenant.

Have a Scarborough property between tenants? Call 0409 082 026 for a fast quote, or email bettafloorsanding@gmail.com.

Scarborough floor sanding services

Restoration for older floors, maintenance for newer ones and installs when it’s time to replace.

Full sand back

Old polyurethane, grey patches and pet marks removed in progressively finer passes.

How sanding works

Edge and corner sanding

Every board sanded right up to the skirting, so the colour stays even to the wall.

Edge sanding

Maintenance recoats

Worn but sound finish? A recoat restores the sheen without a full sand.

Recoating

Polish and seal

Hard-wearing coatings in the sheen level you choose, from matt to gloss.

Finishes

Floor trims

Splay beading and trims for a tidy edge between floor and wall.

Trims

Skirting and quarter round

New skirting or quarter rounds to cover gaps and finish the room.

Skirting

Laminate installation

A budget-friendly floating floor for rooms that take heavy traffic.

Laminate

Engineered timber

Real timber surface on a stable core, pre-finished at the factory.

Engineered floors

How we restore Scarborough floors

We first decide whether your floor needs a recoat or a full sand, then follow these steps.

  1. Assess the floor

    Is it a recoat or a full sand? We check the wear and tell you honestly.

  2. Prepare the boards

    Nails are punched, loose boards secured and the room made ready.

  3. Sand the field

    The main sander works across the open floor to remove coatings and level the boards.

  4. Edge and fill

    Perimeter sanding, then gaps and holes filled for a smooth, even surface.

  5. Seal and polish

    Finish coats are applied and left to cure so the floor is tough and easy to clean.

Floors that stand up to beach life

Scarborough, in the City of Stirling, is centred on Scarborough Beach and its redeveloped foreshore. Homes here range from original beach houses to new apartments, and being so close to the ocean means floors face sand, sun and salt air every day.

  • Recoats that protect floors before wear reaches the timber
  • Careful sanding of older, patched or narrow-board floors
  • Quick turnarounds for rentals between tenancies
  • Finishes chosen to cope with sand and sunlight
  • Free quotes with clear pricing

Good door mats at every entry and a regular vacuum to lift grit will help a newly finished floor last much longer in a beachside home.

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Floor sanding Scarborough – common questions

Can you sand floors in Scarborough apartments?

Yes, where the floor is solid or thick engineered timber. Check your strata rules for work hours and access before booking.

Can you work between tenancies?

Yes. Let us know the dates between tenants and we’ll schedule the work so the floor has time to cure before move-in.

How do I protect my floor from beach sand?

Use mats at every entry, vacuum often and add felt pads to furniture. A regular recoat keeps the finish thick enough to protect the timber.

Is it a problem if my old floor has been patched?

Not usually. We sand patched areas carefully and fill gaps so the floor finishes evenly. Some colour variation between old and replacement boards is normal.

How do I get a quote in Scarborough?

Call 0409 082 026 or send the quote form with your rooms and approximate floor size.

Floor sanding in Scarborough and nearby

We work across Scarborough, from the beachfront to the streets around Scarborough Beach Road, and in these nearby suburbs.

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