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Removing old floors before new timber in Langford

New timber floor after old vinyl removal, Langford

Many Langford homes still have their original 1970s vinyl, lino or tiles in parts of the house. Before new timber can go down, those coverings often need to come up – and that’s where the real work and cost can be. Timber flooring in Langford starts with understanding what’s already there.

Some old vinyl tiles, sheet vinyl and adhesives from that era may contain asbestos. If you’re unsure, have the material tested before anyone lifts, scrapes or sands it. Asbestos-containing materials must be removed by a licensed removalist. Once the floor is clear and safe, we prepare the subfloor and install engineered or solid timber.

In some rooms, a new floor can be laid over existing hard coverings that are sound and safe, avoiding removal altogether. We’ll explain the options when we quote.

Have old floor coverings in your Langford home? Call 0409 082 026 for advice before you lift them, or email bettafloorsanding@gmail.com.

Langford timber flooring options

Floors, stairs and trims for 1970s homes.

Pre-finished engineered timber

Real timber on a stable core, coated at the factory and ready soon after it’s laid.

Engineered vs solid

Traditional timber floors

Boards laid raw and finished in place, with the sheen chosen to suit the room.

How it compares

Staircase timber

Timber treads fitted so the staircase looks like part of the same floor.

Stair options

On-site finishing

Solid timber is sanded smooth and coated in place after laying.

Finishing service

Laminate floors

A practical timber-look floor for busy rooms and investment properties.

Laminate

Skirting and beading

The final detail that makes a new floor look properly finished.

Skirting

Engineered or solid after old floors come up?

The subfloor left after removal often decides which type is best.

Pre-finished engineeredSolid timber
ConstructionReal timber top layer on a stable coreOne piece of timber all the way through
CoatingApplied before deliveryApplied in your home once laid
Time to useOften soon after installationAfter the final coat has cured
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.

Timber stairs in Langford homes

Where homes have steps between levels, timber treads matched to the new floor complete the upgrade.

  • Treads and nosings matched to the new floor
  • Tidy edges that stand up to daily use
  • One team for both floor and staircase

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

Timber stairs in a Langford home

How we install timber in Langford homes

Old coverings are assessed first, then the new floor is laid.

  1. Site visit and price

    Rooms are measured, options discussed and a clear quote provided.

  2. Get the base right

    Any high spots, dips or moisture issues are sorted before boards go down.

  3. Acclimatise the boards

    Timber settles to your home’s conditions so it moves less later.

  4. Installation

    Each row is laid and checked so the floor is flat and the joins are tight.

  5. Complete the job

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

Timber flooring in Langford

Langford, in the City of Gosnells, began as a 1970s suburb south of the Canning River and was renewed from the late 1990s, with Langford Village and the Langford Sporting Complex at its centre.

  • Advice on old floor coverings before removal
  • Testing recommended for suspect materials
  • Subfloor prepared after removal
  • Overlay options where coverings are sound
  • Free quotes

Knowing what’s under your feet first avoids surprises and keeps everyone safe.

Engineered timber in a 1970s Langford home Subfloor prepared for timber in Langford Timber living area in a Langford house

Timber flooring Langford – common questions

Do old floor coverings have to be removed?

Not always. Sound, safe hard coverings can sometimes be covered. Others need removing first.

Could my old vinyl contain asbestos?

Some older vinyl tiles and adhesives may. Have them tested before lifting, scraping or sanding.

Who removes asbestos flooring?

A licensed asbestos removalist.

What happens after removal?

The subfloor is cleaned and levelled before the new timber goes down.

How do I book a quote in Langford?

Call 0409 082 026 or send the quote form and tell us what’s on the floor now.

Timber flooring in Langford and nearby

We install timber floors across Langford and these nearby suburbs.

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