Floor Sanding and Polishing Melbourne
Timber floors sanded, repaired and recoated across the eastern suburbs, quoted and done by Steve.
Hillcrest Painting and Flooring Services sands and polishes timber floors across Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Steve quotes every job himself and is on the tools, with over 30 years in flooring.
Timber floors take years of foot traffic, furniture and sunlight. Many tired floors can be brought back without replacing them, as long as the boards are sound and thick enough to sand. Sanding takes the floor back to bare timber, and a new coating protects it and brings out the grain.
What's Included
Floor Sanding and Polishing Services
From a single room to a whole house, one free written quote sets out exactly what is being done.
Floor sanding
Old coatings, scratches and wear sanded back to bare timber.
Polishing and coating
New protective coats in the finish and sheen you choose.
Board repairs
Worn or damaged floorboards repaired or replaced before coating.
Stairs and landings
Staircases and landings sanded and coated to match the floors.
Coating advice
Help choosing a coating that suits how you use the room.
Ready to bring your floors back? Steve will come and have a look, and you will get a free written quote.
OUR EXPERIENCEOver 15 years painting Melbourne's eastern suburbs
30+ years experience across both painting and flooring
$10 million public liability, with free written quotes
Free colour consultation included with every job
Steve is on the tools, not a subcontracted crew
OUR SPECIALITY
Which Coating Is Best for a Timber Floor?
The best coating is the one that suits how the room is used. The Australasian Timber Flooring Association's guide to coating choices makes the same point: choosing the right coating for your needs greatly reduces the chance of problems later.
Water-based polyurethane coatings dry clear and keep timber close to its natural colour. Solvent-based and oil-modified coatings give a warmer tone. Coating maker Synteko notes that oil-modified finishes amber and yellow over time, which is expected, and that sunlight also changes the colour of timber floors as they age.
How long does floor sanding and polishing take?
Most homes take two to four days, depending on the size of the area, the condition of the floor and the coating you choose. Each coat needs time to dry before the next goes on, so the room is out of use while the work is done.
When can you walk on the floor and move furniture back?
Drying and curing times are set by the coating maker, so we follow the data sheet for the product used and tell you when each room is ready. The Australasian Timber Flooring Association notes that using a floor before the coating has fully cured makes it more prone to scuffing and scratching, so it pays to wait.
Also covered
Looking After Your Floor After Polishing
A polished floor lasts longest when grit and heat are kept off it. The Australasian Timber Flooring Association lists sand and grit, and direct sunlight, among the enemies of timber floor finishes, so doormats at entrances and window coverings in sunny rooms both help.
The association also advises lifting furniture rather than sliding it, and assuming that steam cleaning is not appropriate on a timber floor unless the finish maker says it is. Its care guide shows a prefinished floor damaged by repeated use of a steam mop.
For walls, ceilings and trim in the same rooms, see our interior painting service, and for outdoor timber, our deck restoration in Melbourne.
What it costs
How Much Does Floor Sanding and Polishing Cost?
There's no flat rate, because every job is different. These are the things that move the price:
Floor area: the size of the rooms, plus any hallways and stairs.
Condition: deep scratches, stains and old coatings take more sanding.
Repairs: worn or damaged boards are quoted separately.
Coating: different coatings need different numbers of coats and drying time.
We don't price a job until we've seen it. You'll get a free written quote that sets out what's included.
How a job works
1. Call or request a quote: tell us about the job.
2. Steve visits: he looks at the work and talks you through the options.
3. Written quote: you get a free written quote that lists exactly what's included.
4. The work: Steve is on the tools from start to finish.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by Homeowners Across Melbourne
★★★★★
“Steve did an excellent job and we are totally satisfied with his work. We arranged for Steve to do a complete re-paint of our Edwardian house, both an interior and exterior re-paint. We were particularly pleased that he turned up when he said he would. A particularly nice touch was that as the whole project turned out to be less work than anticipated at the outset, Steve adjusted the final cost downwards.”
★★★★★
“Steve and his team at Hillcrest have been a pleasure to have in our home. A couple of months ago we embarked on a restoration of our home which included all external and internal painting. Having the right team work with us and fit in with our family was important. Steve and Michael have been very professional, great communication with us, responsive and flexible to our needs and to any changes We would highly recommend Hillcrest to anyone looking for great tradespeople (painting and flooring) who know how to do technically proficient work and are just good people to have in your home.”
Recent Work
Where We Work
Floor Polishing Across the Eastern Suburbs
We sand and polish floors right across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, including Kew, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Balwyn. For the rest of the house, see our residential painting in Melbourne.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can old floorboards be sanded and polished?
Usually, yes. Sound timber boards can be sanded back to bare timber and recoated. Boards that are badly damaged, or too thin to sand again, are checked at the quote.
Can I steam mop a polished timber floor?
It's safest not to. The Australasian Timber Flooring Association advises assuming steam cleaning is not appropriate on a timber floor unless the finish maker says it is.
Do you sand and polish stairs?
Yes. Staircases and landings can be sanded and coated to match the floors, and are quoted with the rest of the job.
Still have a question? Call Steve, or ask for a free written quote.