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Restoring period floors in Subiaco

Federation jarrah floor restored in Subiaco

Subiaco has some of Perth’s oldest housing, with Federation and Victorian-era cottages and villas built more than a century ago. Their floors – usually jarrah, sometimes Baltic pine – have often been sanded several times before. Floor sanding in Subiaco needs care so there’s enough timber left for future generations.

We check the boards before we start. If they’ve worn thin above the tongue, we use a lighter sanding approach and may recommend replacing the worst boards with recycled timber. Loose boards are secured, gaps filled and edges sanded, then the floor is polished with a finish that suits the home’s age.

Subiaco also has newer townhouses and apartments, especially around the redeveloped areas. We recoat and sand engineered and solid timber floors in these homes too.

Restoring a Federation home in Subiaco? Call 0409 082 026 or email bettafloorsanding@gmail.com.

Subiaco floor restoration services

For period homes, townhouses and apartments.

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 Subiaco’s old floors

Old boards are checked and repaired before careful sanding.

  1. Site check and quote

    We look at the timber type, board condition and any old finish before giving a price.

  2. Clear and protect

    Rooms are cleared, nails set below the surface and doorways protected.

  3. Coarse to fine sanding

    Several passes with finer paper each time take the floor back to clean, flat timber.

  4. Edges, gaps and detail

    Edges and corners are sanded and nail holes and gaps filled to match.

  5. Finish coats

    The chosen finish goes on in coats, with drying time between each one.

Floor sanding for Subiaco’s heritage homes

Subiaco, in the City of Subiaco, runs from Rokeby Road and the Subiaco markets area to the edge of Kings Park. Its heritage cottages sit alongside newer townhouses and apartments, especially around the former Subiaco Oval precinct.

  • Board thickness checked before sanding
  • Light-touch sanding for floors sanded before
  • Recycled jarrah and Baltic pine for repairs
  • Recoats for townhouses and apartments
  • Free quotes with honest advice

A carefully restored original floor adds real value to a Subiaco heritage home.

Baltic pine floor sanded in a Subiaco cottage Polished period floor in a Subiaco villa Recoated floor in a Subiaco townhouse

Floor sanding Subiaco – common questions

How many times can a timber floor be sanded?

It depends on how much timber is above the tongue. Many old floors can be sanded several times, but we check thickness first.

Can Baltic pine floors be sanded?

Yes. Baltic pine is softer than jarrah, so it needs careful sanding and a protective finish.

What if my boards are too thin to sand?

We may recommend replacing the thinnest boards or doing a buff and recoat instead of a full sand.

Do you work in apartments and townhouses?

Yes. We sand and recoat solid and engineered floors in townhouses and apartments. Check your strata rules first.

How do I book a quote in Subiaco?

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

Subiaco and nearby suburbs

We work across Subiaco, from Rokeby Road to Kings Park, and in these nearby suburbs.

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