Choosing a Timber Floor

[Julie-Ann]

I just came across this great article which guides you through the process of choosing a timber floor. This does seem to be a popular topic this week. I hope you find the article useful.

Pop on over to read the article and view the pictures.

Let us know if it helped you to make a decision.

[Abigail]

I think I would go timber floor again. They are great on the legs. I would go satin this time though.

[Julie-Ann]

I was told to get the gloss finish as it is harder wearing than the satin. And in a short time the gloss is not so glossy. I prefer the satin too.

[Lizzie]

The timber floors at my beach house reno have just been polished(finished on Friday ) The builder suggested that we go with a satin finish. Our timber floors at home are gloss but I thought with the potential for sand to be tracked in this was probably a good idea. The satin finish looks fantastic. I like it much better than the gloss we have at home. When I re-polish the boards at home I will definately choose a satin finish (unfortunately they were only re-polished two years ago so that will be a long way off)

I would 100% recommend a satin finish to anyone.

Hi Lizzie and Julie ANN Thanks for the tips about floor boards. We have light off white in the lounge dining...it was here when we got here.Crazy colour I think! Was thinking about thick rustic floorboard. Not the floating kind... So many choices these days.
CATHX I 'll have a good llok at all of the tips tomorrow!! Night nights all.

[rosierose]

Randomly resurrecting this thread but I am all over the place ....does anyone know how much the average timber flooring like Tassie Oak costs per sq meter?

I have a quote for Qld spotted gum 130x19 supply only 90m2 and installed at 150m2..... seems like a lot....?

[Julie-Ann]

That actually sounds right by Perth standards Rosierose. That was the amount we paid for our floors which are Messmate.
Presealed timber floors are cheaper at around $120m2. I have some gorgeous bamboo presealed floors.

[rosierose]

Thanks J-A...........just waiting for all the flooring place to open again so I can ressume the quotes process.....my house is 194m2... Even to get 120m2 will drop price significantly........I am on the case..

[LDH]

Question for you all - has anyone here seen or had a matt finish floorboard inside? Wondering what a matt finish would look like on cypress pine. Am toying with the ideas of lightly stained, no stain, matt or satin finish. Going for a less glamourous and more casual look ... its quite difficult to know what the outcome will be - you really have to trust your floor sander guy huh?

[Lizzie]

Hi LDH

I have never seen matt floorboards but I am thrilled with the satin finish we have on our floorboards in my house near the beach. They give the house a very relaxed look and are yet to show any marks from sand etc. My boards are hardwood.

Hope this helps.