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Making small Subiaco spaces feel bigger with timber

Lengthwise timber boards in a narrow Subiaco cottage

Subiaco’s old cottages are often long and narrow, and many of its newer apartments are compact. In small spaces, the floor has a big effect on how roomy a home feels. Timber flooring in Subiaco can make rooms look wider, longer and brighter with a few smart choices.

Running boards along the length of a narrow room draws the eye through the space and makes it feel longer. Lighter tones reflect more light. Using the same floor through connected rooms, without breaks at doorways, makes a small home feel more open. Board width matters too – very wide planks can overwhelm a small room.

We’ll suggest a layout and board style that suits your space, and install it with neat trims and minimal transitions.

Want to make your Subiaco home feel bigger? Call 0409 082 026 for advice, or email bettafloorsanding@gmail.com.

Subiaco timber flooring options

Floors, stairs and trims suited to cottages and apartments.

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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Timber floors & stairs

Treads and nosings finished to match the new floor, from entry to landing.

Timber stairs

Sand and polish

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

Floor polishing

Laminate alternative

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

Laminate flooring

Skirting and beading

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

Skirting

Engineered or solid for a small home?

Apartments usually suit engineered boards; cottages on joists can take either.

Pre-finished engineeredSolid timber
What it isLayered board with a real timber surfaceSolid boards milled from timber
CoatingApplied before deliveryApplied in your home once laid
TimeframeUsually quicker from start to finishExtra days for sanding and drying
SuitsConcrete slabs, renovations, apartments*Suitable subfloors and long-term homes
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.

Timber stairs in Subiaco townhouses

Narrow townhouses often have steep internal stairs. Timber treads matched to the floor keep the look consistent and are easy to clean.

  • Treads and nosings matched to the new floor
  • Neat, safe edges on every step
  • Stairs and floors installed in one job

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

Timber stairs in a Subiaco townhouse

How we install floors in Subiaco homes

Layout is planned to make the most of your space.

  1. Plan the floor

    We agree the product, layout, timing and any stairs before work starts.

  2. Prepare the base

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

  3. Condition the timber

    The new boards are given time to match the home’s humidity.

  4. Fitting

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

  5. Trims and handover

    Edges finished, trims fitted and the floor left clean and ready.

Timber flooring in Subiaco

Subiaco, in the City of Subiaco, runs from Rokeby Road to the edge of Kings Park, with heritage cottages alongside townhouses and apartments in its redeveloped areas.

  • Board direction planned to lengthen rooms
  • Lighter tones that brighten small spaces
  • Fewer transitions between rooms
  • Board widths suited to room size
  • Free quotes

The right floor can make a compact home feel noticeably more spacious.

Light timber floor in a Subiaco apartment Continuous floor through Subiaco rooms Medium-width boards in a compact Subiaco home

Timber flooring Subiaco – common questions

Which way should boards run in a narrow room?

Along the length of the room, which makes it feel longer.

Do light floors make rooms look bigger?

Yes. Lighter tones reflect more light and make spaces feel more open.

Are wide boards a bad idea in small rooms?

Very wide planks can overwhelm a small space; a medium width often looks better.

Can timber go in a Subiaco apartment?

Usually, with acoustic underlay. Check your strata by-laws first.

How do I book a quote in Subiaco?

Call 0409 082 026 or send the quote form with room sizes.

Timber flooring in Subiaco and nearby

We install timber floors across Subiaco and these nearby suburbs.

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Timber floors that open up your Subiaco home

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