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Understanding timber grades for your Nedlands home

Select grade timber floor in a Nedlands home

Timber flooring comes in different grades, and the grade has a big effect on the final look. In a quality Nedlands home, it’s worth understanding the options before you choose. Timber flooring in Nedlands often starts with a conversation about grade and board length.

Select grade boards have very few natural features, giving a clean, consistent, formal look. Standard or medium grades include some gum veins and knots. Feature grade boards show plenty of natural character, which suits relaxed and rustic interiors. Longer boards mean fewer joins and a more refined finish, especially in large rooms.

We’ll explain the differences, show you what each looks like and help you choose the grade that suits your home and style.

Choosing a timber grade for your Nedlands home? Call 0409 082 026 or email bettafloorsanding@gmail.com.

Nedlands timber flooring options

Quality floors, stairs and trims.

Pre-engineered boards

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

How it compares

Solid hardwood boards

Timber all the way through – it can be sanded back and refinished many times.

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Stair treads & nosings

Neat, safe timber edges on every step, matched to your boards.

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Sand and polish

For solid floors: an on-site finish in the sheen you choose.

Floor polishing

Budget option: laminate

Quick to lay and easy to clean – a good fit when timber isn’t the priority.

About laminate

Skirting & trims

Skirting, splay beading and quarter rounds to finish every room.

Skirting boards

Engineered or solid for a quality home?

Both come in different grades; the choice depends on your subfloor and how you want the floor finished.

Pre-finished engineeredSolid timber
Make-upTimber wear layer bonded to a stable baseFull-thickness timber board
How it’s finishedArrives ready-coatedFinished in place, sheen chosen on site
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
Future careMostly recoats over its lifeSanding back to fresh timber is possible

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

Feature stairs in Nedlands homes

In larger homes, the staircase is often a centrepiece. Treads in the same grade and finish as the floor give a cohesive, high-end look.

  • Treads finished in the same colour as your boards
  • Tidy edges that stand up to daily use
  • Stairs scheduled with the floor install

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

Feature timber staircase in a Nedlands home

How we install quality floors in Nedlands

Grade, length and layout are agreed before ordering.

  1. Measure and quote

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

  2. Get the base right

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

  3. Let the timber settle

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

  4. Lay the boards

    The floor goes down room by room, fixed or floated to suit the subfloor.

  5. Finish and trim

    Solid floors are sanded and coated; skirting, beading and nosings fitted.

Timber flooring in Nedlands

Nedlands, in the City of Nedlands, is home to the University of Western Australia and stretches along the Swan River close to Kings Park, with interwar homes and contemporary builds.

  • Clear advice on select, standard and feature grades
  • Longer boards for a refined finish
  • Layout planned for large rooms
  • Stairs matched in grade and finish
  • Free quotes

Choosing the right grade is one of the best ways to get the look you want from a timber floor.

Feature grade boards in Nedlands Long-length timber flooring in a Nedlands living room Quality timber floor in Nedlands

Timber flooring Nedlands – common questions

What is select grade timber?

Boards with very few natural features, giving a clean, consistent look.

What is feature grade timber?

Boards with more knots, gum veins and natural character.

Does board length matter?

Longer boards mean fewer joins and a more refined appearance.

Is select grade better quality?

Not necessarily – grade describes appearance, not strength. It’s about the look you want.

How do I book a quote in Nedlands?

Call 0409 082 026 or send the quote form with the area and look you’re after.

Timber flooring in Nedlands and nearby

We install timber floors across Nedlands and these nearby suburbs.

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The right timber grade for your Nedlands home

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