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Installation of a new parquetry floor was undertaken in a new home under construction in the Brisbane suburb of Red Hill. A portion of the flooring has been laid in block parquetry using Blackbutt timber. The parquetry in this instance was laid in a herringbone pattern. Once again this flooring project was completed for a

Sanded and polished wooden floors do not necessarily always have to be completely re-sanded and polished. If the existing coating has maintained its integrity the floor can often be re rejuvenated by the application of an additional coat of timber floor polish. The photos of this house in Hawthorne are an example of this timber

Floor sanding and polishing were required in this recently built Holland Park home. Budget Floor Sanding was contracted by the builder to sand and polish the wooden floor and stairs. The timber flooring used in this residence was Tasmanian Oak, it is a light-colored timber with light pink tones. The timber stairs were constructed using

The previously polished timber floors in this home at Coorparoo, are an example of a typical Queensland Hoop Pine floor that is found in almost all Queenslander style of houses. Although this wooden floor had been polished previously, it was in need of a timber floor renovation. Budget Floor Sanding sanded the old timber floor,

Budget Floor sanding recently completed the timber floor renovation of an old house at New Farm. This work was completed for one of our regular customers, a Brisbane building firm. This was a particularly old house with the old Hoop Pine flooring nailed with old hand made crown head nails. Some floors are ideal for

During Brisbane’s hot summers, timber decks around a pool offer a cool surface underfoot. Unfortunately, pool chemicals and extreme UV exposure can destroy the timber deck finish. In such a high moisture environment it is important to maintain a protective layer over the timber decking to avoid the costly process of replacing rotten or damaged

This Greenslopes Queenslander in the southern suburb of Brisbane has a typical Hoop Pine floor, often found in this style of the house. Unfortunately, the wooden floor also has some of the issues that often accompany this softwood flooring. Queensland border is a common problem resulting in both structural and unsightly damage to the floor.

Tasmanian Oak flooring is a commonly found timber used in contemporary housing. It is actually a combination of three Eucalypt species commonly found in Tasmania. Together they produce a blend of beautiful colors from pale cream to pink and reddish-brown. The natural color variation is a feature of this timber species. The attached photo shows

Brushbox timber flooring is one of the commonly found hardwood timbers used in many homes around Brisbane. However due to its limited supply and the therefore high price it is not often installed in many new houses. Brushbox has long been sought after for its unique properties and aesthetic qualities. it has a fine, even

On occasions, Budget Floor Sanding is asked to use the Whittle Wax range of products to coat timber floors after the floor sanding process. Whittle wax is a hard wax oil and is colorless open-pored moisture regulating coating for wood. As a penetrating product, it provides a natural finish to the timber floor and when