Floor Sanding Services
Brisbane floor sanding and polishing
Floor sanding can be a great way to improve the look and value of your property for selling, for attracting tenants, or simply for your own living enjoyment. D.R. Main Floors has the skills and experience needed to bring your polished timber floors back to their former glory.
A sanded timber floor creates a beautiful and timeless appeal to any space – whether it’s your living room, kitchen, or outdoor area. Polishing your floor will bring back its original lustre while protecting the timber from everyday wear and tear.
Our company uses only the best materials and machinery to create a top quality finish for your timber floors. 30 years of experience in the flooring industry, we’re highly capable of completing both residential and commercial floor sanding jobs.
Our floor sanding process involves stripping the floors back to the bare timber, which reveals and refreshes the natural clear grain of the timber. This natural beauty is further enhanced when we do the polishing.
We work hard to ensure that our floor sanding service is achieved with minimal disruption to your home or business. Along with hardwood timber floors, our qualified team are also able to sand and polish many different types of flooring, including parquetry and cork.
Get in touch with the team at D.R. Main Floors to organise your Brisbane floor sanding transformation today
Why choose floor sanding?
A refreshed look
Improved value
Faster than laying new floors
Customisable finishes
Remove scratches and light damage
Protection
Residential floor sanding Brisbane
Commercial floor sanding Brisbane
When sanding floors, we take the time to ensure that the job is completed to a high standard. We understand that commercial floors may have undergone more wear and tear, and will take steps to make sure your floors are finished to maximise durability.
At D.R. Main Floors, we have all the necessary tools and techniques to complete a commercial floor sanding job in a safe and efficient manner. We will work with you to understand your needs and create a beautiful, polished finish for your commercial space.
We have over 30 years of experience in the flooring industry. This makes us the floor sanding specialists for you!
How to prepare your home before we arrive
Drop sheets
- It is important to erect drop sheets to cover doorways to open areas of your home that will not be having floors sanded.
- Our sanding machines remove around 95% of the dust, however there will always be some airborne dust that will travel throughout the premises.
Curtains & blinds
- You may want to take down curtains, or drop them in large garbage bags that are tied to the tracks.
- Blinds should be fully drawn up, or covered in plastic, to prevent dust collecting on them.
Pictures & light shades
- Take down any low-hanging pictures and lampshades, or lift them to a higher point.
- All pictures that remain on the walls must be covered unless they are in glass frames.
Air conditioners
- Air-conditioners can be covered with plastic sheeting.
Floor covering removal
- If you are pulling up carpets, tiles or vinyl, you must also pull up all gripper rods around the perimeters of the rooms, along with all staples, nails and tacks.
- The same applies when pulling up cork or ceramic tiles if they are on hardboard that has been stapled or nailed.
- This has to be done at least 24 hours prior to our arrival.
- We can recommend a floor covering removalist if you don’t wish to do this yourself.
- You should also avoid storing things under your floors if there is no ceiling, as polish can drip through the floorboards.
- Remove cars if parked under floors being treated.
Ant problems
- If you know you have an ant issue with ants coming into the house (especially in the area’s to be sanded and polished) you need to try and get pest control to kill them at the nest prior to the floors being done.
- Do not spray pesticides on the floors prior to the floors being sanded as it can cause rejection problems with the polish.
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Our floor sanding process
Day 1
- We go over all the floors and punch and putty nails as required
- We then commence the sanding processes using our 8” belt drum sanders, and our smaller edging machines.
- We generally do a rough sand on a 45-degree angle across the boards to help level the floor. We will then do what we call “grain out”, and then the “fine sand” stage. Through the various sanding stages, we use different grades of sandpaper, depending on the condition of the floors we are sanding.
- We look for things like low spots in the floors, existing defects due to bad sanding, dings, and stains, which we then take out if possible. We don’t just run a machine over your floors: we pay proper attention to them, and try to bring out the best in the timber.
- Once the sanding is complete and corners are detailed we then buff the floors, vacuum the floors.
- We then apply the first coat of polish.
- At the first coat stage, there is little or no film build, and the floors tend to look patchy due to the porousness of the timber.
Day 2
- This day may also involve filling nail and staple holes, as there can be hundreds to fill by hand.
- We cut back the floor (depending on the coating system used) and vacuum the floors.
- We apply the second coat of polish. At this stage, you can get a very good gloss level on some floors, and some even look good enough to live on. However, we never apply only 2 coats, regardless of how good the floor looks, as the industry standard is 3 coats.
Day 3
- We cut back the floor, vacuum, and apply the final coat.
- Once the final coat has been applied, it is imperative that no doors or windows are opened anywhere in the house, as convection of the air can cause dust to fall out into the polish or cause premature drying of the polish.
Why you need a professional to do the job?
Professional floor sanders, such as the team at D.R. Main Floors knows exactly how to complete a sanding and polishing job for a fantastic end result. With many years of experience behind us, we understand that every home is different and requires a tailored approach to achieve optimal results. Our knowledgeable sanders are aware of exactly what floor sanding equipment needs to be used to suit your floors and will use skilled techniques to complete the job.
Using a professional will ensure the end result is not only visually appealing, but is can also add instant value and saleability to a property. We can take out most defects, and only apply top quality floor coatings that we know will last a long time.
To have your floors transformed right the first time, call D.R. Main Floors today
Or call us on (07) 3378 8522
Floors we work with
Parquetry sanding and polishing
Parquetry flooring consists of individual geometric pieces of wood that have been joined together to create a pattern. This can include a mosaic, herringbone, or other arrangement. D.R. Main Floors will perform a complete re-sand and polish to rejuvenate Parquetry floors. In General sanding of Parquetry is more involved and requires more time than traditional timber strip floors to rejuvenate.
- If your floor is being filled, you will need to allow an extra day to complete the work (4 days in total to complete dependant on m2).
- We sand parquetry with our big machines and our rotary sanders.
Cork re-sanding and polishing
Cork flooring is a great natural product for insulation and durability. Re-sanding of cork flooring can be done to remove the polyurethane, revealing the natural cork below. After this sanding has been completed, we will then apply three coats of either satin, semi-gloss, or gloss polyurethane polish.
- This is also a 3-day job to complete ( dependant upon m2), and unfortunately produces more dust than sanding timber floors.
- You should expect a lot of dust from this process. Cork re-sands are very different to timber floor sanding, and they require a very high level of expertise to do properly. We sand cork with our big machines and our rotary sanders.
- You must wait 24 hours after the final coat has been applied before walking on floors.
About D.R. Main Floors
We’re not just a floor sanding company. At D.R. Main Floors, we understand the importance of having beautiful floors, stairs, and decking at your home and business. Owned and operated by Glyn and Alison, D.R. Main Floors consists of a team of experienced professionals, highly capable of transforming floors.
As a family-owned business with more than 30+ years of experience, we offer fantastic service, competitive pricing, and excellent workmanship. We are fully QBCC licensed. D.R. Main Floors is also a member of the ATFA (Australian Timber Flooring Association). We also hold public liability cover.
You can rest easy, knowing we are fully licensed, and that our work is assessed and monitored to meet the high accreditation standards of both the QBCC and the ATFA.
We pride ourselves on providing a prompt service for our customers. Our team will arrive on time, every time, ensuring your project runs to plan. D.R. Main Floors offers professional floor sanding at competitive prices.
Interested in getting your residential or commercial floors sanded and polished?
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Other services we provide
Along with floor sanding and polishing, D.R. Main Floors provides a wide range of services to Brisbane, Ipswich, and the surrounding areas.
Staining
When it comes to staining, we specialise in staining new pine to resemble old pine or to add a bit more depth in colour like a Walnut Colour or Teak. We also offer black staining for a Hamptons look on stair treads and floors.
Decks
Our team is able to sand and oil all types of timber decking, walkways, and verandahs. We can also complete a sand-only job, allowing customers to apply their own decking finishes, as needed. The D.R. Main Floors team has access to a range of market-leading decking finishes that can be applied. We also provide sanding of external stairs and ramps.
Stairs
We specialise in sanding, staining, and polishing both new and refurbishing existing stairs. Give your stairs a refresh and enjoy the beautiful fresh look of the timber that will stand the test of time. We use market-leading equipment to ensure your stairs look their best, and only use high-quality finishes.
Along with floor sanding and polishing, D.R. Main Floors provides a wide range of services to Brisbane, Ipswich, and the surrounding areas.
Book your floor sanding today
Transform your floors with our professional floor sanding services.
At D.R. Main Floors, we treat each and every property like it’s our own, ensuring that you get a stunning result that will last for many years to come. We offer a range of services to customers in Brisbane, Ipswich and surrounds, including timber floor, deck, and stair sanding, polishing, and staining.
Get started on your project today by contacting us for a free quote.
Or call us on (07) 3378 8522