Timber floor repairs have been part of restoring wooden floors in a large old Queenslander at West End this week. The timber floors in this house were previously covered in very old carpet and lino. Once the floor coverings were removed it became apparent that much of the old Hoop Pine flooring had an old… Read More
Floor Sanding Information
Budget Floor Sanding Prices
The following prices are indicative of the rates charged by Budget Floor Sanding for floor sanding and polishing. These floor sanding costs are for work in the Brisbane area. Our aim is to provide a quality, economy floor sanding service at reasonable prices. We do not aim to be cheap or the cheapest, at the… Read More
Floor Sanding and Polishing at Ashgrove
During the past week Budget Floor Sanding has been working sanding and polishing the floors at a house in the Brisbane suburb of Ashgrove. This house has undergone a major renovation with large areas of new Hoop pine flooring laid as part of an extension. In past blogs we have shown photos of new pine… Read More
Effects of Grit and Direct Sunlight After Sanding and Polishing
Sand and grit are harmful to polished timber floors. They are easily bought into homes with footwear. These particles act like sandpaper and can result in scratches in the floor. When mats are placed both outside and inside of doorways they provide a means of reducing sand and grit from entering the house. Rugs placed… Read More
Timber Floor Installation at Brisbane Youngcare Sharehouse Part 2
Having started a timber floor installation at the Youngcare share house, Budget Floor Sanding is now about a third into the overall timber flooring installation of 250m2. The timber flooring has been supplied to the charity by a benevolent timber supplier. The wooden flooring being used is milled out of recycled Blackbutt. Blackbutt is a… Read More
Timber Flooring installation at Youngcare Share House
Next week Budget Floor Sanding will start a large Timber floor installation job at a new Youngcare share house which is currently under construction in the Brisbane suburb of Wooloowin. Youngcare is an organisation which provides alternative housing options for young people needing 24/7 care and provides a care arrangement that may otherwise only be… Read More
Timber Floor Maintenance and Care
Modern polyurethane finishes are extremely tough and hard wearing, however there are certain things that you can do to get the best out of your timber floor. Sand and grit are harmful to polished timber floors, they over time act as sandpaper on the polished surface. They are easily bought into homes with footwear and… Read More
Looking After Newly Sanded and Polished Timber Floors
After having floor sanding and polishing carried out, your new floor may be walked on the day after it has been finished. However it is necessary to exercise care until the coating has been given opportunity to reach maximum hardness. In our Brisbane climate this may take seven to ten days. During this curing period,… Read More
Floor Sanding & Polishing With Three Different Finishes
Floor sanding and polishing this week involved Budget Floor Sanding completing jobs using a variety of finishes. While polyurethane is our most commonly used finish, on occasions customer request that other flooring finishes be used. The first photo shows a large floor and stairs completed in a semi gloss polyurethane finish. This floor… Read More
Floor Sanding and Polishing of Blackbutt Timber Floors
Blackbutt timber flooring has in recent years been a very popular choice of timber flooring in new houses and in flooring extensions. It is a good choice for old Queenslanders undergoing extensions due to it similar colour as compared to old Hoop Pine flooring, yet it is much harder than Hoop Pine flooring. Blackbutt is… Read More