Solid Timber Flooring

Solid Timber Flooring Melbourne

Solid timber flooring is a durable, long-lasting flooring option made from solid hardwood boards milled from a single piece of timber. Melbourne homeowners choose it for its natural appearance, ability to be refinished multiple times, and lifetime value.

With its timeless style and superior durability, solid timber flooring Melbourne homeowners rely on has been one of the most popular flooring choices for centuries. At ITB Floors, we’re experts in solid timber flooring; we can reinvigorate the flooring you already have or install it new for a full home transformation. Contact us now to get custom advice on the best floors for you.

ITB Floors has been installing and restoring solid timber floors across Melbourne and the South East Suburbs for over 40 years. Every job is backed by a minimum 7-year warranty and carried out by a team holding Certificate III in Flooring Technology.

Why choose solid timber flooring in Melbourne?

Solid timber flooring offers durability, natural beauty, and long-term value. Unlike many flooring products, it can be sanded and refinished multiple times over its lifespan rather than replaced.

• Longevity: When maintained properly, solid timber floors can last a lifetime. Routine maintenance is sweeping, vacuuming, and the occasional mop. When wear and tear builds up, sanding and polishing restores the floor rather than replacing it.
• Resale value: Solid timber is one of the few floor types buyers actively look for. It signals quality and reduces renovation costs for the next owner, which has a direct effect on property value.
• Natural appearance: No two boards are identical. The grain, colour variation, and texture are real because the timber is real.
• Allergen resistant: Timber doesn’t harbour dust, allergens, and pet hair the way carpet does. For households in and around Melbourne where spring and autumn can be tough for allergy-prone people, it’s a healthier choice for indoor air quality.
• Easy to maintain: Timber flooring is easy and cost-effective to keep clean. Sweeping and vacuuming is generally sufficient for day-to-day upkeep.

Classic Flooring for Every Home

Available in a large range of colours and styles, solid timber flooring is a perfect fit for any home. Its greatest advantage is its timeless nature: no matter what interior design trends come and go, timber flooring is always in. Other benefits of solid timber flooring are:

• It’s the most authentic-looking flooring choice
• It will last a lifetime if properly cared for and maintained
• It’s imbued with a natural warmth that will improve your home

Check out our full range of timber floors to find the perfect option for your home.

Timber species we supply and install

We supply and install solid timber flooring Melbourne customers regularly choose for renovations and new homes. Our range covers Australian hardwoods across various sizes and colours to suit different interior styles.

• Blackbutt is a pale, golden-toned hardwood. One of the most popular choices in Melbourne homes, it works across modern and traditional interiors.
• Jarrah is a rich, dark Western Australian hardwood with real character and depth.
• Tasmanian Oak is known for its consistency and lighter warm tones. It works particularly well in open-plan spaces.
• Messmate has a varied grain and honey-brown colour.
• Brushbox runs warm with reddish-brown tones that deepen over time.

We also carry the Hardwood Plus G5 Series, which includes Oak in Lime, Natural and Smoke Brush finishes, along with G5 Spotted Gum and G5 Blackbutt. Each board features a Timber Board Locking System.

Not sure which species suits your space? Call us on 0413 817 781 for a no-obligation free measure and quote.

Installation

The exact process for installing timber flooring depends on what flooring is already there. We’ll happily take you through the specific process for your home after you contact us and tell us a bit about your current flooring, but generally the process will look something like this:

Our solid timber flooring Melbourne installation team works across Melbourne and the South East Suburbs, including Oakleigh and surrounding areas.

Remove existing flooring

If you’re not building from scratch, we’ll need to strip away whatever carpet, tile, or other type of flooring you currently have.

Prepare subflooring

Depending on the type of subflooring you have, some work may need to be done to make it appropriate for solid timber flooring. Sometimes this will require sanding the subflooring, sometimes concrete needs to be levelled, sometimes moisture barriers need to be installed. We’ll be able to tell you more once we see the floors you have.

Where the subfloor is a concrete slab, we install a plywood underlay above the concrete, braced with concrete nails, before laying the solid timber floor.

Lay down the new flooring

Once everything is prepared, we will lay down the new solid timber flooring – it’s as easy as that!

Newly installed solid timber floors are sanded finely and finished with 3 coats of polish as standard.

Sanding and polishing solid timber floors

Already have solid timber floors that have seen better days? We sand existing floors back to bare timber, then refinish them. Previously stained floors are always sanded back to bare timber first.

We use 3 types of polish finishes:

• Solvent-based (POLYCURE, Durapol): lasts up to 10 years without re-coating. You’ll need to be out of the house for at least 2 to 3 days after work is completed.
• Water-based (LOBA from Germany, or BONA): low VOCs, won’t discolour the timber over time. You can stay in the house while work is carried out.
• Natural wax: no VOCs, retains the natural look of the timber. You can stay in the house, but it requires more frequent maintenance than the other 2 finishes.

All floors are re-coated with 3 coats of polish. We prefer to use LOBA water-based polish where possible.

Choose ITB Floors

At ITB Floors, we’re your local flooring experts. Our fully qualified and professional team has been designing, building, polishing, sanding, and transforming new and old solid timber floors in Melbourne for over 40 years. Whether you’re renovating or building your home, you should give us a call if you want great flooring that will stand the test of time.

We’re accredited members of the Australian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA). Call 0413 817 781 for a no-obligation free measure and quote.

Frequently asked questions

1: What’s the difference between solid timber and engineered timber flooring?

Solid timber boards are milled from a single piece of hardwood all the way through. Engineered boards have a hardwood top layer over a structural core. ITB Floors installs both. Call us to find out which suits your subfloor and budget.

2: How long does solid timber floor sanding and polishing take?

In an average 3-bedroom open-plan home, allow around 5 days for the work and at least 2 days drying time. Water-based finishes mean you can stay in the house throughout the job.

3: Can solid timber flooring be installed over a concrete slab?

Yes. We install a plywood underlay over the concrete, braced with concrete nails, before laying the solid timber. The subfloor is assessed and prepared beforehand to make sure it’s level and ready.

4: Which polish finish is best for solid timber floors?

We offer solvent-based (POLYCURE), water-based (LOBA or BONA), and natural wax. Water-based is our preferred choice: low VOCs, no discolouring over time, and you can remain in the house during the work.

5: Is solid timber flooring suitable for Melbourne homes with allergy concerns?

Yes. Solid timber doesn’t trap dust, allergens, or pet hair the way carpet does. It’s easier to clean and supports better indoor air quality, making it a practical choice for allergy-prone households.

6: Do I need to move out during installation or polishing?

For water-based finishes, you can stay home throughout. Solvent-based finishes require you to be out of the house for 2 to 3 days after work is completed. We’ll walk you through the options before we start.