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Floor Sanding Prices Australia
Prices include GST. Allow 24–48 hours for finish to cure before foot traffic. Ventilate well during and after application.
Floor Sanding Prices by Type \u2014 Australia
Prices include GST. Allow 24–48 hours for finish to cure before foot traffic. Ventilate well during and after application.
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🪵Timber Floor Sanding & Polish (per room) Sand and polish a single timber floor room (~20m²) | /room | $350 | $500 | $700 |
| 🏠Whole House Sand & Polish (3-bed) Full sand and polish for a 3-bedroom house with timber floors | /job | $2,500 | $3,400 | $4,500 |
| 🎨Stain & Polish Apply stain colour then protective polish coat to timber floors | /m² | $30 | $42 | $55 |
| 🤍Whitewash / Liming Whitewash or lime-wash finish for a light coastal or Scandi look | /m² | $35 | $48 | $65 |
| 🔨Board Replacement & Repair Replace damaged or rotten floorboards including matching timber | /m | $80 | $130 | $200 |
| 🪜Staircase Sanding Sand and finish each staircase tread individually | /step | $45 | $65 | $90 |
| 🌿Deck Sanding & Oiling Sand back and oil an outdoor timber deck or entertainment area | /m² | $20 | $30 | $45 |
| ✨Parquetry Restoration Sand, fill and restore ornate parquetry or herringbone floors | /m² | $45 | $65 | $90 |
| 🍾Cork Floor Refinishing Sand and reseal cork tiles or cork sheet flooring | /m² | $25 | $36 | $50 |
| 🎍Bamboo Floor Sanding Sand and refinish engineered or solid bamboo flooring | /m² | $28 | $40 | $55 |
| 🔧Gap Filling & Sanding Fill gaps between floorboards then sand and finish flush | /m² | $15 | $24 | $35 |
| 🛡️Floor Sealing Only Apply polyurethane or hardwax-oil sealer to an already-sanded floor | /m² | $12 | $19 | $28 |
Floor Sanding Prices by City
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Sydney
New South Wales · 5.3M
From $18
Newcastle
New South Wales · 320K
Pricing available
Wollongong
New South Wales · 310K
Pricing available
Central Coast
New South Wales · 340K
Pricing available
Melbourne
Victoria · 5.1M
From $22
Geelong
Victoria · 270K
Pricing available
Ballarat
Victoria · 115K
Pricing available
Bendigo
Victoria · 100K
Pricing available
Brisbane
Queensland · 2.6M
From $11
Gold Coast
Queensland · 680K
Pricing available
Sunshine Coast
Queensland · 350K
Pricing available
Cairns
Queensland · 160K
Pricing available
Townsville
Queensland · 195K
Pricing available
Adelaide
South Australia · 1.4M
Pricing available
Mount Gambier
South Australia · 30K
Pricing available
Perth
Western Australia · 2.1M
From $12
Mandurah
Western Australia · 100K
Pricing available
Bunbury
Western Australia · 75K
Pricing available
Hobart
Tasmania · 240K
Pricing available
Launceston
Tasmania · 90K
Pricing available
Canberra
ACT · 460K
Pricing available
Darwin
Northern Territory · 150K
Pricing available
Alice Springs
Northern Territory · 25K
Pricing available
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Floor sanding in Australia ranges from $12 for basic floor sealing to $4,500 for large whole-house sanding and polishing jobs. Prices include GST. Allow 24–48 hours for finish to cure before foot traffic. Ventilate well during and after application.
The most common services in Australia are floor sanding and polishing. Options include timber floor sanding and polishing, staining, whitewash or liming finishes, parquetry restoration, staircase sanding, deck oiling, gap filling, and floor sealing only. Each service requires different preparation and finish products.
Timber floors in Australia can typically be sanded 4–6 times depending on board thickness. A full sand and repolish is recommended every 10–15 years in normal residential use, or when the finish is visibly worn through in traffic areas. Annual maintenance oiling or a maintenance recoat can extend the time between full sands.
Professional floor sanding delivers significantly better results than DIY. Floor sanding equipment is industrial-grade and difficult to control without experience — mistakes can gouge the timber permanently. Professionals also know the correct grit sequences and finish products for each timber species. Professional results are strongly recommended, particularly for heritage timbers, parquetry, and staircases.
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