Sanding and polishing of timber floors Melbourne
At ITB Floors, each job we complete is unique and we treat every job accordingly – let us design something for you.
- Do you have solid timber flooring that needs sanding and polishing?
We are experts in floorboards, laminated flooring, floating floors, parquetry to engineered flooring.
Contact us with your needs and questions. For your peace of mind, all of our work is guaranteed by a minimum seven-year warranty.
Why you should choose timber flooring
Let’s discuss the various reasons why timber flooring is a great fit for your new home or office.
Aesthetic appeal
For a timeless and natural appeal, that can survive the test of changing trends and tastes – timber flooring is a safe bet. It’s not only because of its vast shade range which includes all possible hues of browns, but also, it’s easy and cost effective to maintain.
The richness of timber’s varied textures immediately elevates the overall look and feel of a room. Making it warm, inviting, yet cosy and intimate.
Timber is flexible to work with, its many kinds can be engineered to fit different interior styles and site requirements!
Durability
When maintained properly, timber flooring can last for a very long time. Therefore, timber flooring is often recommended to clients as a long-term investment in their property.
Routine maintenance for your timber floors includes sweeping, vacuuming and (occasional) mopping. These are usually sufficient measures for maintaining the cleanliness of your wooden flooring.
However, timber floors will require sanding and polishing sometimes to remove signs of everyday wear and tear. The process of sanding and polishing timber floors goes a long way in increasing its life span.
Dust (and allergen) resistant
If you live in and around Melbourne, you already know how challenging spring and autumn can be for those prone to allergies.
Carpets are known to harbor dust, allergens, pet hair and other particles that can induce allergic reactions in people.
Wooden flooring is easier to clean and therefore, a healthier option for allergy-prone households. Having timber floors will ensure improved indoor air quality, thus proving to be safer for those with respiratory issues and allergies.
Keep your timber looking good for longer
Sanding and polishing your timber floors are the only ways to keep them looking good for a long period of time. It prevents extensive damage, which can cost you to replace the timber altogether. It also slows down the overtime deterioration of the wood.
While sanding is responsible for clearing the scratches, stains and other kinds of surface damage that result from everyday wear and tear. Polishing is done to reinstate the glossy and pristine finish of the timber, which enhances the grain of the timber while adding a protective layer to prevent damage. Both maintenance processes combined can make your timber floors look brand new.
When it comes to sanding and polishing timber floors in Melbourne, we are the experts and can help you safeguard your wooden floors – quickly and efficiently. If you require an expert to look after your routine timber flooring maintenance, contact us today.
FAQs
Q: I’m renovating my house, when is the best time to install the flooring and sanding/polish the floors?
A: Usually if you are installing a floor you do this after the plastering of your house. Then you install your floor, and complete off after renovation tasks and leave the floor sanding and polishing till last and with no other trades in the way.
Q: How long does a floor sanding/polishing job take?
A: Usually in an average 3-bedroom open plan home, allow about 5 days to complete works and at least 2 days drying time.
Q: What types of floor polishing materials are available?
A: We use 3 types of materials:
- Solvent-based polish, which last for up to 10 years without re-coating however has strong hazardous material in it and requires you to be out of your house for at least 2-3 days after work is completed.
- Water-based polish, either LOBA or BONA, the best 2 on the market. They are both low on VOCs and do not discolour the timer flooring over years. Timber flooring retains its natural look. If possible, you can stay in your house while the work is carried out.
- Wax – Natural wax, is a hard-wearing coating that retains the natural look of the timber floor. It has no VOCs, and if possible, you can remain in your house while work is carried out. Requires more frequent maintenance than the other 2 finishes.
Q: Do we need to remove furniture before work commences?
A: All furniture has to be removed off the floor where work is conducted. Unfortunately, we do not carry out this service, as we have no insurance for furniture removal.
Q: Do tiles and carpet need to be removed and disposed?
A: We can assist in the removal of all tiles and carpet, that floorboards underneath is to be sanded and polished.
- We cater to each and every client’s needs and requirements.
- We can sand:
- Newly installed timber floor
- Engineered floor to restore
- Old existing timber floor to restore
- Existing raw timber floor that have never been sanded before
- Previously stained floors are sanded to bare timber.
- Usually, all floors are re-coated with 3 coats of polish.
- We prefer to use LOBA water-based polish, which is imported from Germany.
- We also use POLYCURE spirit-based polish, which is a local Durapol product.
- Newly installed timber floors are sanded finely and 3 coats of polish are applied.
- Parquetry floors are sanded finely and trawled with putty to fill all gaps before 2 coats of polish are applied.
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