Timber flooring services, all under one team
From the first measure to the final polish, our own qualified carpenters and floor sanders handle every part of your floor.
Whatever your home or job site needs, we install, sand, stain and finish it ourselves. Below is what we do. Each service has the detail you need, or call Mark on 0448 475 115 and we will point you to the right method for your project.
Direct Fixed
Solid, raw, low-profile timber boards or parquetry adhered straight onto a dry, level concrete slab. The most common method for floors over concrete in WA, and the one that gives you the widest choice of species, grade and width.
A bed of adhesive is trowelled over the concrete and each board is set into position, engaging with the next along the tongue-and-groove edge, then sanded, filled and polished in the finish you choose.
- Typical board height 10mm to 14mm, so it matches most tiles and carpets.
- Solid low-profile board width 70mm to 135mm.
- The slab must be clean, flat, dry, level and secure before bonding; our installer assesses this first.
Engineered Floors
Pre-finished real-timber boards built on a cross-laminated base. A real timber top layer is bonded to a stable core, so engineered floors lock to each other and float over an underlay without being glued to the subfloor.
That makes them well suited to multi-level dwellings where Body Corporate regulations and the Building Codes call for approved acoustic underlay and lift-only access.
- Fast to install, and trafficable the same day.
- Ideal over existing ceramic or vinyl tiles.
- Can be installed in homes that are still occupied.
- Many ranges come in pre-stained and roasted oak finishes.
Plank on Ply
Plank on ply is most often used to build height, so a new floor matches marble or granite entry tiles, or to patch and repair a range of subfloor surfaces during renovations. Plywood sheets are adhered and nailed to the slab, then low-profile floorboards are adhered and nailed over the top and finished on site, the same as a direct-fixed floor.
An honest note: the plywood does not act as a moisture or acoustic barrier, and it will not make the floor softer to walk on, despite what some companies claim. As with direct fixed, a clean subfloor is required for the plywood to bond.
Things to plan for
- Finished floor height of 22mm to 26mm.
- Splays may be needed to match other floor heights.
- Doors may need planing; some bench and skirting height can be lost.
- Or the concrete subfloor can be recessed in the area to suit.
Where it suits
Matching entry tiles, cladding staircases and patching subfloors during renovations. It can be tricky in some kitchens, at sliding doors and at apartment fire doors, so we talk you through it before we start.
Timber Stairs
Timber-clad concrete or MDF staircases are more and more popular as double-storey homes and units are built, or as carpet is replaced during a renovation. We have a range of stair options and can advise which suits your home.
We use the same batch of floorboards for your stairs so the match is exact. Combined with a solid plywood base on concrete steps and the right stair nosing profile, your staircase becomes a feature of the home.
One thing to decide early: will the balustrade be installed or not? Once it is in, your options narrow, so please talk to us during the construction phase to avoid costly changes and extra cover trims. A reminder on cost: curves cost. Curved bottom steps and features must be custom-made from templates, so they add to the price.
Sanding & Polishing
We specialise in sanding and polishing timber floors to bring them back to life. The process removes the marks of past wear and damage and adds a fresh layer of protection for the future.
It is also a cost-effective choice, especially over the long run. Rather than replacing a floor and spending a lot of money, sanding and polishing restores your existing floor to its original look while staying within your budget. We sand and finish on site in the sheen level you choose, from low sheen through to a high gloss.
Stains & Colours
Most of the floors we install are finished with a clear coat and polish. But some homes call for a stained or coloured floor. We change the colour of the raw timber by hand, applying pigments and waxes in the shade and depth you want, to match your décor.
Because stain usually cannot be touched up or painted over, we ask you to be on site on the day of staining to approve the colour before we commit to it. Once dry, the floor is sealed with a clear polyurethane top coat to protect the timber, deepen the colour and set the sheen.
- Striking near jet-black.
- Antique brown and gold tones.
- Warm antique walnut, a favourite for herringbone parquetry.
- Limewashed greys and whites for the Hamptons look.
Beading & Skirting Boards
Every timber floor needs an adequate expansion gap when it is installed, as set out in the Building Codes, to allow the timber to expand and contract with the seasons. Once the floor is sanded and polished, that gap is covered by a trim: either a beading or a skirting board.
A skirting board is a wall trim, and its style usually matches your doors and architraves. Beading is a much smaller, pre-finished trim that usually matches the timber floor. The most common splay profile is flat and sits only 9mm above the floor.
Skirting styles
- Bullnose, splay, colonial and lambs tongue profiles.
- From 60mm up to as high as 380mm, depending on the house.
- Pre-primed MDF ready to paint, or solid raw and pre-finished timber.
Beading
Often needed under front and sliding doors and at the base of kitchen cabinets. For period homes, the older 19mm by 19mm quarter-round, or quad, beading suits better. A selection of profiles is available to view on request.
Repairs, Renos & Kitchens
Remodelling your kitchen usually means changing the cabinet layout, which usually means changing your floor. We work alongside many of Perth's kitchen companies to install new flooring or to match and patch existing floors as part of the renovation, with as little disruption as possible.
Sometimes an existing floor that is otherwise in good condition needs minor repairs, after a wall is removed, or from white ant damage, or as part of an extension. Identifying and sourcing the matching timber, and toothing in a patch for an invisible repair, takes the specialist knowledge of our installers. In most cases the repaired or extended floor is then re-sanded and polished so it reads as one floor.
Tell us about your floor and we will advise
Free, itemised written quotes with no deposit and no obligation. Call Mark on 0448 475 115, or send your plans and we will come back to you.