Can the original floorboards in my Adelaide home be sanded?

Often yes if there is enough thickness left above the nails. A flooring contractor can check, sand, fill gaps and re-coat them.

Can new flooring go over the old floor?

Sometimes, if the existing surface is dry, sound and level enough. The installer needs to check it before recommending that approach.

Why does subfloor preparation matter?

A floor that is uneven or damp can affect how the new boards sit and wear. Preparation should be part of the quote, not discovered only after installation starts.

Flooring & Carpet in Adelaide

Timber, laminate and vinyl floors — see the work before you call

Flooring installers in Adelaide lay timber, hybrid and vinyl floors, repair damaged boards and sand and polish original floors. Compare them by photos of floors they have done, and send room sizes and photos of the current floor.

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Original floors and a moving subfloor

Many Adelaide villas have original jarrah or pine boards that can be sanded and re-coated rather than replaced. Reactive clay can move a house over time, leaving floors uneven or gappy, so the subfloor should be checked before laying a new floor. Ask the installer whether the floor needs levelling and what happens at doorways.

Services the flooring & carpet tradies on this page list for Adelaide include Timber floor installation, Herringbone flooring, Flooring installation.

Before you hire a flooring & carpet in Adelaide

Send photos of the rooms, current floor and any uneven or damp spots.
Share rough room dimensions and the flooring material you prefer.
Ask what subfloor preparation, underlay, trims and skirting work are included.
Confirm who removes the old flooring and moves furniture.

Common questions

Can the original floorboards in my Adelaide home be sanded?: Often yes if there is enough thickness left above the nails. A flooring contractor can check, sand, fill gaps and re-coat them.
Can new flooring go over the old floor?: Sometimes, if the existing surface is dry, sound and level enough. The installer needs to check it before recommending that approach.
Why does subfloor preparation matter?: A floor that is uneven or damp can affect how the new boards sit and wear. Preparation should be part of the quote, not discovered only after installation starts.

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