Call us directly 0409 082 026

Checking the subfloor before new timber in Gosnells

Solid timber laid over joists in a Gosnells home

Some of Gosnells’ older homes sit on timber stumps and joists rather than a concrete slab. Before a new timber floor goes down on this kind of subfloor, it’s worth knowing what’s underneath. Timber floor installation in Gosnells older homes starts with a proper look at the structure.

We check that joists are sound, level and spaced correctly for the boards you’ve chosen. Sagging or springy sections may need packing or repairs by a builder first. In older homes with timber subfloors, a building and pest inspection is also a sensible step before investing in a new floor.

Once the base is sound, we can lay new solid timber directly over the joists, or install engineered timber over a suitable sheet subfloor.

Replacing floors in an older Gosnells home? Call 0409 082 026 or email bettafloorsanding@gmail.com.

Gosnells timber flooring options

Floors, stairs and trims for older and newer homes.

Pre-engineered boards

Factory-coated boards that go down fast, with minimal disruption to the household.

How it compares

Solid timber

The long-life option: laid, sanded, coated and ready for decades of use.

Engineered or solid?

Matching timber stairs

Stairs that carry the same colour and sheen as the floors around them.

About stairs

Polish and seal

A protective coating that brings out the colour and grain of new timber.

Polishing

Laminate alternative

Hard-wearing laminate with a timber look for rentals and tighter budgets.

Laminate flooring

Edges and trims

Quarter rounds, scotia and skirting fitted after installation.

Trims

Solid or engineered on joists?

Solid boards can be laid straight onto sound joists; engineered usually needs a sheet subfloor.

Pre-finished engineeredSolid timber
What it isLayered board with a real timber surfaceSolid boards milled from timber
FinishCoated at the factorySanded and polished on site after laying
Install timeFaster – often walked on soon after layingLonger – allow for sanding and coats
Best forSlabs, upgrades over tiles*, strata homes*Homes where the floor will be refinished over time
Re-sanding laterLimited – depends on top layer thicknessCan be sanded many times

*Check strata by-laws and the condition of existing tiles before choosing a floor – we’ll assess this when we quote.

Steps in older Gosnells homes

Many older homes have steps down to a rear extension. Timber treads finished to match the floor make the change in level look neat.

  • Stair timber chosen to match the floor
  • Tidy edges that stand up to daily use
  • One team for both floor and staircase

Already have timber floors in Gosnells? See floor sanding Gosnells to restore them.

Timber steps to an extension in Gosnells

How we install timber in older Gosnells homes

The subfloor is checked before anything is ordered.

  1. Measure and quote

    We look at the rooms, talk through colours and styles and give you a written price.

  2. Prepare the base

    The subfloor is cleaned, levelled where needed and checked for moisture.

  3. Let the timber settle

    Boards are left to adjust to the room before they’re fitted.

  4. Fitting

    Boards are installed in a planned layout with gaps allowed for movement.

  5. Complete the job

    Coating for solid timber, trims for every floor, then a final check.

Timber flooring in Gosnells

Gosnells, in the City of Gosnells, is one of the area’s original settlements, with its town centre on Albany Highway, Gosnells station and the Canning River nearby, and a mix of older cottages and 1960s and 70s homes.

  • Joists checked for soundness and level
  • Advice on building and pest inspections
  • Solid timber laid over sound joists
  • Engineered options over sheet subfloors
  • Free quotes

A sound subfloor is the foundation of a timber floor that stays firm and quiet.

Subfloor check before installation, Gosnells New timber floor in an older Gosnells cottage Engineered timber in a Gosnells home

Timber flooring Gosnells – common questions

What should be checked under an older floor?

Joists, stumps and spacing, plus signs of moisture or pests.

Should I get a pest inspection?

In older homes with timber subfloors, a building and pest inspection is sensible before a new floor.

Can solid timber go straight onto joists?

Yes, if the joists are sound, level and correctly spaced.

What if the floor is springy?

Springy sections may need packing or repairs by a builder before installation.

How do I book a quote in Gosnells?

Call 0409 082 026 or send the quote form with the age of your home.

Timber flooring in Gosnells and nearby

We install timber floors across Gosnells and these nearby suburbs.

See all timber flooring areas

New timber floors on a solid base in Gosnells

Free quotes with subfloor checks.

0409 082 026

Free quote

Tell us about your floor and we’ll send a free price.
Call now