The part everyone sees, and where the difference between a good job and an average one actually shows.
No obligation. Takes 30 seconds.
Floor Sanding and Polishing Brisbane connects Brisbane and greater Brisbane property owners with qualified, connects Brisbane property owners with licensed local floor sanders for polishing & coating. Tell us the rough floor area and what condition the boards are in and we'll match it to a licensed contractor covering your suburb. Firm per-square-metre price after an inspection.
**Water-based** dries fast, smells comparatively little, and keeps the timber close to its natural colour. **Solvent-based polyurethane** ambers the timber over time, which suits older hardwood, and has a long-standing reputation for toughness.
Modern water-based finishes are genuinely durable now. For most households the real decision is smell, drying time and colour — not longevity.
Gloss shows every scratch, every crumb and every bit of dust. It photographs beautifully and lives badly.
Matt and satin hide daily wear far better and have been the default for years for good reason. If you have dogs or small children, this is not a close call.
Three coats is standard. A hallway or a kitchen that takes real traffic is worth a fourth.
Curing is not the same as drying. You can usually walk on it within a day, but rugs and heavy furniture need considerably longer — ask for the specific times for the product being used, because putting a rug down early can mark a floor permanently.
Brisbane.
Where this job typically sits. Access is usually a bigger cost driver than size.
| Job | Indicative price | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Sand and polish, per square metre | $35 – $60 /m² | The standard way this is quoted. Covers sanding plus coats. |
| Typical 3-bedroom house (~110m²) | $3,800 – $6,500 | Whole floor, sanded and finished. Condition drives the range. |
| Single room (~15m²) | $700 – $1,200 | Small jobs carry proportionally more setup. |
| Carpet lift and staple removal | $8 – $15 /m² | Often quoted separately. Staples and tack strips take real time. |
| Board replacement | $90 – $200 per board | Matching an old profile costs more than the timber does. |
| Extra coat of finish | $8 – $14 /m² | Three coats is standard; a high-traffic hallway may want four. |
| Stain or colour change | $10 – $20 /m² | On top of sanding. Sample it on your actual timber first. |
| Parquetry restoration | $70 – $120 /m² | Slower and more skilled than strip flooring. |
| Recoat only (no full sand) | $18 – $30 /m² | Where the finish is worn but the timber is sound. Far cheaper. |
| Moisture assessment | $150 – $300 | Worth it on any floor that has been wet or looks cupped. |
Prices are indicative only and usually quoted per square metre. What a floor costs depends on its condition, the timber, how many coats it needs and whether boards have to be replaced. You get a firm price after an inspection.
The core job — taking a tired timber floor back to bare wood.
Read more →Lifting carpet to find — and rescue — the original boards underneath.
Read more →Replacing damaged, cut or borer-affected boards before sanding.
Read more →Refreshing a worn finish without spending the floor's remaining thickness.
Read more →Tell us the suburb and the floor area and we'll get it to the right person.
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