Adelaide’s Timber Flooring Installation Experts

Quality and craftmanship at a price you can afford

With over 20 years experience in the Adelaide timber flooring market, we’ve got the knowledge to create your dream timber flooring. Supply & installation throughout all suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia.  Request a free measure and quote online or book an appointment at our selections studio – located at 757 Marion Rd Ascot Park, Adelaide, South Australia, 5043 – by calling the number below. Please note, our selections studio is by appointment only. 

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Distinctive Timber Floors Adelaide

TIMBER FLOORING SUPPLIED & INSTALLED ADELAIDE WIDE

If you’re looking for timber flooring and want quality and craftmanship at a competitive price, Distinctive Timber Floors Adelaide can help.

With over 2 decades of experience, we’ve got the best knowledge in Adelaide to create your dream timber floors. 

We’re the only Adelaide Timber Flooring business where the person who sells you the product, installs it. 

Whether you’re restoring an old wooden floor or building a new house, we offer one of Adelaide’s best ranges of timber flooring solutions to suit you. With Distinctive Timber Floors Adelaide, you’re getting personal, award-winning and expert service from a family-owned business.

Our selections studio is located at 757 Marion Rd, Ascot Park, Adelaide South Australia, 5043 – open by appointment only. Contact us to make a booking or request a free measure any quote anywhere in Adelaide. 

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Our Services

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Flooring installation

Looking for the best range of timber and timber-look floors in Adelaide?

replacing timber flooring in Adelaide clients home

Timber floor restoration: sanding and polishing

Old floors need sanding, polishing or repairs?

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Staircases, decking and finishes

Need a new staircase, deck or custom finishes to your flooring?

Some Of Our Previous Timber Flooring Installations

Adelaide Timber Flooring Price Guide

A new timber floor can completely transform your home.

But we know that the range and cost of timber flooring options can be overwhelming. 

At Distinctive Timber Floors Adelaide, we only use high quality timber and timber look products.

We have an extensive range of options to suit your lifestyle, budget and property.

Our skilled tradespeople provide personalised support you through every step of the project, with dedicated after sales service and support.

The pricing shown below is to be used as a general guide only and your final quote will depend on a range of factors unique to your home and choice of timber flooring. 

SOLID TIMBER FLOORING

Hardwood timber flooring priced from $85 per sqm including GST  – Supply Only

Call our experienced team for pricing on solid timber flooring installation:

0418 823 782

For longevity, appearance and resale value, you can’t beat solid timber floors. They can be re-sanded many times and stained different colours.

PARQUETRY FLOORING

Parquetry flooring priced from $85 per sqm including GST – Supply Only

Call our experienced team for pricing on parquetry flooring installation:

0418 823 782

Hand-cut blocks, mosaics and panels are laid to create beautiful patterns such as Herringbone, Chevron & more . Parquetry is the true craftsmanship of timber flooring. We’ve worked with many clients over the years to transform their floors with unique designs.

Parquetry timber flooring can be laid on various floors and can be re-sanded.

ENGINEERED TIMBER FLOORING

Engineered timber flooring priced from $77 per sqm including GST – Supply Only

Call our experienced team for pricing on engineered flooring installation:

0418 823 782

Engineered timber floorboards have a thin layer of cosmetic timber over bonded layers of supporting timber. It’s basically a thick veneer.

They display the characteristics of natural timber but can only be re-sanded and rejuvenated a couple of times, depending on the condition.

TIMBER LAMINATE FLOORING

Timber laminate flooring priced from $30 per sqm including GST – Supply Only

Call our experienced team for pricing on timber laminate flooring installation:

0418 823 782

Laminate is a high-quality digital image of timber bonded to supporting timbers. 

This form of overlay floor can look more uniform but can’t be rejuvenated like engineered or solid timber.

 

BAMBOO FLOORING

While technically a grass and not a timber, bamboo looks like timber on the floor. It’s a hard and durable product that doesn’t dent. 

CORK FLOORING

Natural cork tiles have a different look and feel to timber. A good option if you need a floor that’s quieter and softer underfoot. It’s more forgiving if you drop something and has a good lifespan. Like traditional flooring, we can re-sand it and bring it back to new condition. It can also be painted.

The Most Popular Hardwood Timber Flooring Options Our Adelaide Clients Choose

Distinctive Timber Floors Adelaide can supply and install a wide range of different hardwood timber types – with some of the most popular options with Adelaide homeowners being Baltic Pine, Bleached Jarra, Blue Gum, Solid American Oak, Tasmanian Oak, Solid Brush Box, Marri and Spotted Gum. View more examples of each on our portfolio page here

BALTIC PINE FLOORING

Baltic pine floorboards

BLEACHED JARRA FLOORING

Bleached Jarra

BLUE GUM FLOORING

Blue Gum flooring

SOLID AMERICAN OAK FLOORING

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TASMANIAN OAK FLOORING

SOLID BRUSH BOX FLOORING

Solid brushbox flooring

MARRI FLOORING

Marri Flooring

SOLID GUM FLOORING

Advantages of Hardwood Timber Flooring 

If you decide to install timber flooring in your Adelaide home, you want the best people in the business to help you. We also know that you want an expert to assist you in deciding on the proper floorboards for your house. Fortunately, our professionals at Distinctive Timber Floors are ready to help you achieve your dream floor. Timber floors come with many advantages, including;

  • Healthy
    Timber is a healthy flooring option since it does not trap dust and allergens. So, timber flooring is ideal for those who have asthma and other respiratory problems.
  • Ecological
    Timber is recyclable and renewable, making it an ecologically friendly flooring option.
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Timber Flooring Adelaide
  • Durable
    Unlike other flooring options you have to replace after a few years, timber is highly durable and requires minimum maintenance.
  • Variety
    Timber flooring comes in different types, including engineered, solid, parquetry, laminate, and bamboo. This allows you to find an option that suits your needs.
  • Affordable
    Timber is a durable flooring since it is durable and requires low maintenance. Your timber flooring only requires a recoating after about eight days.

The Highest Quality Timber

At Distinctive Timber Floors, we only source the highest quality timber flooring in South Australia. We have a long-term working relationship with suppliers. Our team has spent years developing these relationships to ensure we deliver only the best wooden floorboards. If you find the range of timber flooring overwhelming, please check our Selections Studio, and we guarantee you will find something ideal for your home. If you are not convinced, read our Google reviews and discover what our previous customers say about us. One of the reviews includes;

“Richard and his team are extremely professional. They have excellent, quality work and the floors looked beautiful! He was open to discussing different options with us, and in the end recommended a beautiful matte finish which is highly durable. Thank you so much and would highly recommend!”

– Jordan Duke.

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Get Affordable Floorboard Installations in Adelaide

We have installed quality wooden floorboards for many clients in Adelaide and have yet to receive a complaint. Seeing people get their dream floors in their new or existing house is a significant win for our team. Distinctive Timber Flooring is one of the only businesses in Adelaide where you will deal with one person throughout the entire project.

Our team has worked with almost every type of timber and other flooring product. We have seen it all and are confident we can solve any problem related to your timber floors. Our team can also provide professional advice on the best quality flooring option for your home. We know that each client and project is unique. For this reason, we offer personalised services to meet your needs. We will work with you from the beginning to the completion of your job to ensure we meet and exceed your expectations.

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Our team

For over 20 years, Richard Smith and his skilled team have been installing timber floors in homes across Adelaide, South Australia. From Aldinga Beach in the South to centrally located Norwood, Morphettville, Glenelg & West Lakes, over to the Adelaide Hills  and up to Elizabeth in the North – we’ve established ourselves as the local industry experts. 

With Distinctive Timber Floors Adelaide, you’re guaranteed personalised service and expert workmanship from start to finish. 

Distinctive Timber Floors Adelaide continue to set new benchmarks for professional service and superior quality flooring in Adelaide.

What Our Clients Say

We were extremely happy with our floorboard restoration. Richard was very honest and transparent. He was very helpful in guiding us through the process as it was our first renovation. Before and after pictures are attached
Dom Zerella
Dom Zerella
09:42 20 Aug 24
We are very happy with our new timber floors. Richard and his team did a great job.
Florence Gabriel
Florence Gabriel
10:18 07 May 24
Richard provided excellent customer service and was amazing with advice on materials and install. Would highly recommend and not hesitate visiting again.
Sean Provis
Sean Provis
23:13 22 Apr 24
Really professional and helpful service. Not only does the flooring look amazing, I was surprised at how easy the process was and how quickly it was installed. I will definitely come back here when redoing our next room.
Alexis Fergusson
Alexis Fergusson
03:27 28 Mar 24
One of the bad things of getting old is the fear of being ripped off for house maintenance work. Ask any pensioner and they all will have a story to tell. I asked Richard for a quote when he was working for our neighbour (who were very pleased with his work) and I was confident that it was a genuine price. And now the job is finished, to a standard better than I thought possible. 5 stars without hesitation.Richard - Eastern Adelaide
Sandy Bolton
Sandy Bolton
07:06 10 Mar 24
Was very happy with the service received, work was completed to a high standard, was completed efficiently and at a reasonable price.
Aaron Curtis
Aaron Curtis
23:11 01 Jan 24
We contacted Distinctive Timber Floors for some advice on rejuvenating our tired original 1970 floorboards and very happy with our choice. Richard helped us from the onset; personable, genuine and knows his stuff. He promptly assessed and completed the jobs. Great service. Thanks to the team!
Katie Yuill
Katie Yuill
11:24 08 Sep 23
Very happy with our herringbone engineered timber floor. High quality products used and the installation was excellent. Floor came up a treat and transformed our home. Would highly recommend Richard and his team!
Leigh
Leigh
23:08 27 Aug 23
Richard is very knowledgeable on all things flooring and gave me excellent advice about what to do for our damaged hallway. He was friendly and punctual too. It was just a small job this time but when it's time to do the whole house, I'll definitely be calling on him!
Belinda Harvey
Belinda Harvey
22:34 29 Nov 22
Our floors look amazing after Richard and his team worked their magic . There were stains we were told previously , wouldn’t come out . Richard removed these stains and a few more
Kate Putland
Kate Putland
11:04 15 Sep 22
Thank you Richard and Ben for our fabulous new floors. The entire process from start to finish was extremely professional and made very easy due to Richard’s wealth of experience and knowledge.
Olivia Grocke
Olivia Grocke
20:39 08 Sep 22
Really excellent, thoughtful experience here. Recommended without hesitation!
Bill Page
Bill Page
01:36 02 Sep 22
I contacted Richard at Distinctive floors to lay floors in my new home. He came out straight away to give me a quote and some really good ideas that I hadn’t considered. He suggested going for a lighter colour to make the room feel a little larger. I think this was a great idea.Richard was on time and he charged us exactly what we were quoted.The floors are firm make no noise and look amazing if you want great looking floors then contact these guys. The finish is amazing. Thanks Richard and the team for doing such a great job.
Joe hamra
Joe hamra
07:00 20 Aug 22
Richard and Ben were fantastic & we couldn’t be more pleased with our new flooring. Very professional & polite, cannot recommend the team highly enough. Thorough & efficient. We are ecstatic with the finished result.
Leon Jacobsen
Leon Jacobsen
11:22 06 Aug 22
When I asked my good friend who has been in the flooring business now for more than 30 years who he would trust to - A) restore my floating American oak floorboards to their former glory and B) ensure the new flooring we had to put down in the kitchen completely matched the old boards, he immediately recommended Richard and his team.Contrary to any of the negative posts you might read, Richard and his team (special mention to Mitch) provided expert advice on what needed to be done (providing us with a test board to ensure we were happy with the new stain). He was also a man of his word by turning-up exactly on time and finishing the 4-day job (as promised)the day before Easter, so that we could move back in.Sanding a floor is a messy business, but the house and driveway did not suffer at all. The finished flooring is amazing and you struggle to tell the old from the new.So, if you are looking for someone who does a brilliant job on your timber floorboards don't go past Richard and his team. If he's too busy to fit you in straight away, just remember he and his team are worth the wait.I trusted my friend to set me straight and he (and Richard) didn't steer me wrong.Professor Simon Stewart, Blackwood, SA
Simon Stewart
Simon Stewart
07:21 14 Apr 22
Couldn’t ask for a better job or price. Richie has done several floors for me, my family and friends, all of which turned out looking delicious.Hands down the best flooring company in Adelaide, I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a quality job!!!
ROMPERSTOMPER 1
ROMPERSTOMPER 1
10:37 10 Feb 22
Richard and his team are extremely professional. They have excellent, quality work and the floors looked beautiful! He was open to discussing different options with us, and in the end recommended a beautiful matte finish which is highly durable. Thank you so much and would highly highly recommend!
Jordan Duke
Jordan Duke
00:03 26 Jun 21
Apologies to the team at Distinctive Timber Floors for my delay in posting feedback on your professional services provided to me. I am a demanding customer and expect high service standards to be delivered when paying for a product & or service. Richard, Alex and the team delivered exceptional service.I initially emailed Richard about my requirements for laying approximately 201 square metres of timber flooring in my soon to be expected finished new home. A prompt reply, followed by a number of telephone calls and a visit to discuss my requirements. I booked for the job to be undertaken in mid-January 2021. The team delivered exactly how they said they would deliver.I am very happy with the final product. The team explained every step of the way and were courteous and professional at all times. Alex who laid the Tasmanian Oak flooring prior to polishing and sealing comes from a generation, I don't think we will see again. He knows his stuff, worked hard, diligently and delivered brilliant workmanship.Richard and his guys (apologies, can't recall your names) came in and coated and polished the floor with polyurethane. Brilliant job. I can't speak highly enough of this team. Great job, well done. 🙂 Cheers N
Nicholas Connolly
Nicholas Connolly
08:47 23 May 21
My beautiful French oak timber floor was installed by Distinctive Timber Floors. Richard was a consummate professional and Alex is an exceptional installer. Highly recommended.
r j
r j
09:43 16 May 21
Thank you Richard and your team.Highly recommend them. Excellent quality Job , done very efficiently, within the very short timeframe available to do it. They accommodated very well to our requirements. They assisted us with removal and putting back the furnitures after the job, which other companies did not offer.
Kaushik Saha
Kaushik Saha
11:01 16 Apr 21
Thanks Richard for finishing our Jarrah floor that was left incomplete. It's a seamless transition to the original floor. Beautiful job and prompt service. Very professional.Highly recommended.
David Arthur
David Arthur
01:57 05 Mar 21
Thanks guys, great job replacing the patched part of the original baltic pine floor, sanding and varnishing, all done perfectly and spot on with the quote.Highly recommended!
Adrian Rose
Adrian Rose
00:14 25 Nov 20
We had a wonderful experience from our first meeting until the delight of viewing the finished job. Richard and Corey were a pleasure to deal with and contributed honest and constructive ideas .Having started my apprenticeship laying floors I have some idea of what I’m talking about.
J W
J W
09:51 19 Aug 20
We are very happy with our new floor. After a very competitive quote Richard did a great job during installation. All our requests were met with out a problem (there were quite a few). His experience was very evident and I would highly recommend Richard to anyone.
L mo
L mo
11:20 21 Jul 20
Richard turned our old dark jarrah floors into beautiful light Scandinavian looking floors without having to replace them! We could not be happier and Richard is lovely to work with and extremely professional.
Lucy Clements
Lucy Clements
04:32 03 Jul 20
We would highly recommend Richard and his team, they were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish! Richard was always prompt in his communication, they were really flexible with the timing of the job to meet our deadline to move in and they were the most competitively priced (of four quotes). Ashley did a brilliant job of sanding and restoring the Jarrah and Baltic Pine floorboards in our house to their former glory. They also did a full clean up before they left, which was much more thorough than any other contractor we’ve ever used. We would absolutely use their services again. Compliments to the whole team!
Alison Winterfield
Alison Winterfield
10:39 15 Apr 20
Great quote, quality work. Would recommend.
Leisha Williams
Leisha Williams
03:32 04 Apr 20
We recently had several rooms of our home renovated.My husband and I were unsure of what to do with our flooring.We wanted something that was easy to maintain, healthier than the existing carpet and something with a “WOW” factor.Richard from Distinctive Timber Floors (DTF) suggested a parquetry (double herringbone) wood floor.The end result looks fantastic and visitors comment on how amazing it looks.Thank you Richard for helping us to move our furniture and co-ordinating with other trades on our behalf.You alleviated my stress during our renovation.Tam - Glenelg
Tam Murton
Tam Murton
09:25 31 Mar 20
Congratulations to the team for an excellent job. Your knowledge about timber and the skill of the team in preparing and finishing was just fantastic. As customers we were delughted by your service and value for money.
Alan Nankivell
Alan Nankivell
09:04 31 Mar 20
It was a pleasure dealing with this team. Richard was so knowledgeable, reliable and helpful - and went out of his way to make the whole process easy. Most of all our floor looks fantastic. Highly recommend and will use again.
MJ
MJ
08:38 08 Feb 20
Richard went above and beyond our expectations, fantastic results on our floors they look amazing we would highly recommend him
Adam Dunning
Adam Dunning
00:56 06 Feb 20
Excellent work, very prompt, went out of their way to meet our deadlines. Would Highly recommend them.
john X
john X
09:52 20 Jan 20
Fantastic experience with Richard and his team. Responsive to our call, did a fantastic job and was thoroughly professional. I would highly recommend to others.
Steph
Steph
13:21 31 Dec 19
Outstanding service, couldn’t fault the work, looks amazing.Arrived on time & done the job within specified time, clean, tidy & professional.Highly recommend for a brilliant job, our new floor looks fantastic.Thank you to Richard & his team.
Susan Cline-Watson
Susan Cline-Watson
23:14 13 Dec 19
Informed, guided, respected & valued that’s how we felt after doing business with Richard and his team ( Alex & Jarrad) at Distinctive Timber Floors. We chose to instal 120m2 of Blackbutt and retained a Matt finish to lighten up our home and it has turned out excellent.Richard also connected us with quality trades when we needed help getting the tiles up and decided to install new skirting boards and silicon edging.I have recommended this Company to family and would use their skills and knowledge again if the need arises.
David Murray
David Murray
03:31 03 Dec 19
Richard and his team did a marvellous job installing a new jarrah timber floor in our existing 1950s home. We are very pleased with the final result and the process, as a result of which DT Floors has earned our full endorsement.Before we engaged anyone we did our background research on timber flooring, and it was evident from the outset that Richard is a professional operator with tremendous hands-on experience and an incredible depth of knowledge on the subject.But what set Richard apart from other contractors was that he didn’t try to over-promise in order to win the job, which is commendable. He was honest and realistic about the challenges that we were likely to face when installing a new floor in an old house.As part of our renovations we also installed a new kitchen and did some painting. This created some timing issues, and Richard worked with us by altering his timings as needed so that we could get the other stuff done. He himself suggested that we should delay his final sanding, varnish and polish until the kitchen was finished to ensure that there was no chance that our brand new floor could get scratched by the kitchen installation!As it’s an old house, there were indeed a couple of surprises and challenges that came up. Richard kept us engaged in the process, outlining the various possible solutions, their implications, and seeking our input about how we want to proceed.I should add that the main reason for installing new floors was that our old Baltic pine floors were awfully noisy. The new floors not only look amazing but sound much quieter. Without a doubt they’ve increased the value of our house tremendously.Final product: jarrah with polyurethane (2-pack) satin varnish
Jerry Vaculik
Jerry Vaculik
21:34 02 Dec 19
Excellent Business to deal with. Arrived just before booked time and quote was by someone who does the job, not a fancy salesperson. Got a clear breakdown of all work, labour & materials - along with helpful advice to suit my home.
Duane Kaak
Duane Kaak
05:12 01 Oct 19
Bought a most unique timber for the entire home. The timber company itself let me down from the purchase of the timbers to delivery.After waiting three weeks for a quote from timber yard's foremost recommended floor layer, I called for another contact. They reluctantly put me onto Richard from Distinctive Flooring who came out the next day, gave me a firm quote that afternoon and started the project as soon as the timber had acclimatised to the property.The man laying the timbers (Alex) was amazing with his particular attention to detail. Communication was regular and all timber yard's mistakes (and there were many) were immediately communicated. Richard was absolutely amazing and brilliant in resolving all issues at every step of the way, eliminating ALL stress for me.The finished product was honestly something that looks like it came out of a *Vogue* magazine. Richard turned my floors from crusty concrete to a 5 star work of art. I was not happy with the home and now I can honestly say, Richard has made my home into a place I feel proud of coming home to and having family and friends over.I am recommending Richard to everyone I know. I have never come across anyone who goes out of their way, takes their time to do a job to absolute perfection like Richard, Alex and their team have done.I am so proud of the work done, that I am willing to open my home to anyone who would like to see his work if it would make a difference in people using him above anyone else.The showroom sample of the finished product was what attracted me to going floorboards and can honestly say my floors look a million dollars better than the sample.
Jason Mann
Jason Mann
15:37 12 Aug 19
From start to finish Richard and his team maintained a high quality of standard through to the finishes of the completed job. Richard's vast knowledge of his craft is evident when dealing with him, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Already looking at using him again for another job. You will not be disappointed.
Renee Psellos
Renee Psellos
00:36 07 Nov 18
Very happy with advice, work done, clean up, and the final outcome. The same company laid the floor originally. Now the re-sanded, re-polished floor looks absolutely new. Highly recommended. Thank you Richard!
Christine Ingleton
Christine Ingleton
05:31 23 Mar 14

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Questions about timber floors?

During our 20 years supplying and installing timber flooring in Adelaide, we’ve worked on a huge range of projects.

We’ve answered loads of questions and we’ve watched trends change.

We’ve compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions about timber flooring installation to help you make the right choice.


Products

Gums tend to be the hardest timbers, but wear also depends on the coating used. During your initial consultation, we’ll discuss your home and lifestyle so we can help you choose the right timber.

All of our products come from plantation timber. Bamboo grows quicker than trees so it is more sustainable. However solid timber is the only one that can be 100% recycled.
Waterbased coatings are the most environmentally friendly products. Solvent based coatings can be detrimental to people’s health during the process and while it cures.

Services

Depending on the coatings being used, you may need to move out. This is something we’ll discuss with you during our first consultation. With pre-finished engineered floors, you shouldn’t need to move out.

You need to remove all furniture including dishwashers, ovens and stoves. If you have other tradespeople on site, please make sure we have their contact details. That way, we can coordinate with them and ensure your flooring installation goes smoothly. Your flooring should be installed last.

This depends on the style of flooring being laid and the size of the rooms. Engineered floors are the fastest to install while solid timber floors take longer. And because of the detailed craftsmanship that goes into laying a parquetry floor, it will take even longer to install.

This depends on the type of floor we’re installing. We’ll discuss this when we provide your quote.

As a general guide, you need to wait a couple of days before lifting and placing furniture (never dragging) on a new solid timber floor.

With most coatings, you can walk on them (with socks on) within 24 hours. But you still need to take care as some coatings need a few weeks to properly cure.

All engineered and laminate floors are prefinished, so you can move furniture and walk on them straight away.

Floor Care

It’s important to maintain the top-coat to make sure your floor remains smooth and shiny.

Placing rugs in high traffic areas will help to protect your floor from wear. Move rugs and mats to keep a consistent tone. 

Felt or non-slip pads on the bottom of furniture will prevent scratches. And be careful when moving furniture. Never drag heavy items across your floor. 

High heels can seriously damage your floor and stilettoes are brutal. Where possible, take shoes off inside.

Remember your floor is a natural product and is subject to movement through the changing seasons. The colour of your floor can change slightly over time.

Timber floors are easy to clean. 

Sweep daily to stop dirt and other materials scuffing your floor.

Vacuum weekly using a vacuum with a good brush head to prevent abrasions.

Wash your floor on a regular basis. Use a completely wrung mop and a bucket of water with a using professional timber floor cleaner which you can buy from our Selections Studio. Try to get as little water on the floor as possible. 

Never use harsh cleaners, bleach, detergent, oil or wax based cleaners. And never use a steam mop – even if the ads say otherwise.

It depends on a range of factors. These include whether the floor is in a high-traffic area, the type of timber and the coatings that were used. We generally say around every 10 years. But we’ve been into homes 15 years later where coating is still performing well, it’s just yellowed slightly with age.

 If you suspect you have white ants or termites in your house, it’s best to contact pest control. We can come out afterwards and repair any damage caused by the ants or the treatments.