Call us directly 0409 082 026

Timber flooring and your Wembley kitchen renovation

Timber floor in a renovated Wembley kitchen

A new kitchen is one of the most common renovations in Wembley’s post-war homes, and the floor is closely tied to it. Should the timber go down before the cabinets or after? Timber flooring in Wembley kitchen renovations works best when it’s planned with your cabinet maker.

Laying the floor first, under the cabinets, gives a continuous surface and makes future kitchen changes easier – but it uses more material and needs protecting during the build. Fitting the floor around the cabinets uses less timber but needs neat edges at the kickboards. With floating engineered floors, cabinet weight and expansion gaps also need to be considered.

We’ll talk through the options with you and your kitchen maker and fit the flooring into the build at the right time.

Planning a new kitchen in Wembley? Call 0409 082 026 to plan the floor with it, or email bettafloorsanding@gmail.com.

Wembley timber flooring options

Floors, stairs and trims for renovated 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?

Staircase timber

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

Stair options

Polished timber floors

Solid floors sanded and coated on site in matt, satin or gloss.

Sanding & polishing

Laminate flooring

Scratch-resistant floating floors with a wide range of timber looks.

Laminate options

Finishing trims

Beading and skirting that cover expansion gaps and tidy the edges.

Splay beading

Engineered or solid in a new kitchen?

Both work in kitchens; the main differences are how they’re fixed and finished around cabinetry.

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
Install timeFaster – often walked on soon after layingLonger – allow for sanding and coats
SuitsConcrete slabs, renovations, apartments*Suitable subfloors and long-term homes
RefinishingRecoat, or light sand if the layer allowsFull sand and polish when needed

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

Timber stairs in Wembley homes

Renovations that add a second storey often include new stairs. Timber treads matched to the kitchen and living floors keep the look consistent.

  • Matching treads from bottom step to landing
  • Neat, safe edges on every step
  • Stairs scheduled with the floor install

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

Timber stairs in a renovated Wembley home

How we fit floors into a kitchen renovation

Timing is agreed with your builder or cabinet maker.

  1. Plan the floor

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

  2. Subfloor assessment

    We make sure the base is flat, dry and sound enough for timber.

  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. Final details

    Skirting, beading and stair nosings complete the installation.

Timber flooring in Wembley

Wembley, in the Town of Cambridge, sits between Lake Monger and Herdsman Lake, with the Cambridge Street strip at its centre and highly sought-after post-war homes that are often renovated.

  • Timing agreed with your cabinet maker
  • Advice on flooring under or around cabinets
  • Neat edges at kickboards
  • Floors protected during the build
  • Free quotes

Getting the floor and kitchen sequence right saves time, material and rework.

Engineered timber around kitchen cabinets, Wembley Continuous timber floor in a Wembley home Neat kickboard edge on a Wembley timber floor

Timber flooring Wembley – common questions

Should timber go under or around kitchen cabinets?

Both work. Under gives a continuous floor; around uses less material. We’ll help you decide.

Can timber be used in a kitchen?

Yes, with a good finish and by wiping spills quickly.

Do floating floors work under cabinets?

It depends on the product and cabinet weight. We check the manufacturer’s guidance.

How is the floor protected during the build?

We recommend covering it until other trades finish.

How do I book a quote in Wembley?

Call 0409 082 026 or send the quote form with your kitchen plans.

Timber flooring in Wembley and nearby

We install timber floors across Wembley and these nearby suburbs.

See all timber flooring areas

Plan your Wembley floor with your new kitchen

Free quotes for renovation flooring.

0409 082 026

Free quote

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

Call now