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Oiling A Timber Deck | Protect And Enhance Your Outdoor Space

Decks are popular in Australian homes because they perfectly complement the great Australian outdoor lifestyle. With our warm climate and love for outdoor…
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How To Sand And Stain A Timber Deck | Expert Tips

There is no better expression of the Australian way of life than a deck. They offer everything we love—a great outdoor living space,…
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Mixed hardwood with a coat of whitener and 2 coats of water-based satin finish

Mixed hardwood with 2 coats of water-based satin finish, sanded and coated by Brisbanes Finest Floors. Do you want your floors revitalised. If…
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What Are the Different Types Of Timber Floor Finishes? An Expert Guide

Timber flooring is popular in Australian homes due to its natural beauty, durability, and timeless appeal. However, choosing the right type of timber…
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Understanding Timber Flooring: Colour Changes and Stains

Timber flooring is known for its natural beauty and durability, but it’s also subject to various changes and challenges over time. From colour…
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Flooring Terminology | What To Expect During Sanding & Coating

Struggling to tell the difference between a belt sander and a drum sander? Not sure whether to ask for hard plating or just…
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Hoop pine original timber floors in beautiful Queenslander

Hoop pine original timber floors in beautiful Brisbane Queenslander. This timber floor has a light stain and a waterbased satin finish.
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Repairs to Timber Floors

Even the best laid timber floors need a little TLC from time to time. Indeed, the fact that timber can be repaired and…
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Bulimba beauty – Oak parquetry and stairs with a dark stain and a waterbased satin finish

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Air Conditioning Effects on Floors

As we head into the summer months and the air con is turned on more and more, you might be wondering about the…
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Assessing Termite Damage In Timber Floors

Every year, termites cause thousands of dollars of damage to homes across Australia. They’re an especially big problem in Queensland where they thrive…
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Cupping, peaking and crowning in timber floors

Loved for their warm feel and elegant aesthetic, timber floors remain a popular choice with Australian homeowners. However, as a natural material, timber…
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What Are Timber Floor Expansion Joints? And Do I Need Them?

As many homeowners know, wood is a material that shrinks and swells based on the weather. When it’s hot and humid, it absorbs…
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Can You Sand Cork Floors? + Step By Step Guide

Cork is a durable, versatile, and affordable type of flooring that can look great in your home. But as with other flooring materials,…
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A Guide To Slip Resistance For Timber Floors

Slips, trips, and falls are one of the most common household accidents across the world, and can lead to serious injuries, especially for…
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How To Ensure Good Deck Ventilation For Your Project

Ground-level hardwood decking can make your garden or swimming pool look exquisite. But for it to hold its shape and strength, it requires…
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How To Deal With Flooded Timber | Solid, Engineered, Laminate & Bamboo

With parts of Queensland and New South Wales experiencing damaged floods, now is a good time to consider what that might mean for…
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How To Seal Timber Floors The Easy Way

If your timber flooring is looking a little worse for wear, you may be thinking about restoring it to its former glory. Sealing…
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Mixed hardwood timber flooring with a water based satin finish

Mixed hardwood timber flooring with a water based satin finish. Mixed Hardwood Timber Flooring is a mix of all different timber species and…
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What Does Decking Oil Do? Should I Use Stain Instead?

Taking care of your deck is as important as building it. What’s the point in spending all that money on a beautiful deck…
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How Long Does Decking Oil Take To Dry? Times For Your Product

You’ve just finished meticulously oiling your deck, carefully running your brush down every plank twice over. With your deck glistening and the hard…
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Decking—What You Need To Know | Types, Designs & Costs

From providing a setting for outdoor entertaining or simply a spot to soak up a little Vitamin D, an outdoor deck can provide…
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Floor sanding and Polishing completed by Brisbanes Finest Floors

  This Queenslander located in Brisbane has the original exterior and a modern up to date interior. Brisbanes Finest Floors have sanded and…
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Oak timber flooring in Brisbane suburb

These oak timber floors are magnificent. They suit any home because of its durability, natural beauty and timeless look. A perfect fresh look…
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Buffing vs Sanding Hardwood Floors | Expert Guide

Hardwood timber floors look spectacular, and there are lots of ways to make their stunning features shine. But when it comes to restoration…
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What is the Best Timber Finish? | Expert Guide

Timber is the most gorgeous flooring material on the market, and it comes in a variety of finishes. Its timeless appearance and unrivalled…
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What is Cork Tile Flooring?

Cork tile flooring rose to fame in the 19th century, installed in Spanish and Portuguese cathedrals that can still be seen today. More…
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Australian Timber Hardness Table |Which Is The Toughest?

Australian timber comes from a variety of trees and plants—the Ironbark, Jarrah, Messmate, and Tasmanian Oak to name a few. Every species of…
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Preparing Wooden Floors For Sanding And Polishing | Expert Guide

Timber flooring is gorgeous, and lends a prestigious air to any deck or room. But as time passes, it’ll start to lose its…
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What Type Of Coating Should I Choose For My Timber Floors?

A timber floor coating is an outer shell that protects floors from spills, scratches and wear and tear. Over time, the protective coating…
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Parquetry feature floor with waterbased finish

Parquetry timber feature floor with water based finish
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Timber deck sanded and coated before and after

Timber deck sanded and coated before and after
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Floor sanding and polishing Brisbane

Floor sanding and polishing Brisbane
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Timber floor sanding apprentice in training

Timber floor sanding apprentice in training
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Brisbanes Finest Floors are still open

Brisbanes Finest Floors are still open
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Hoop pine timber floors in Brisbane

This workers cottage has hoop pine timber floors in Brisbane. The nails are punched but not filled, bare minimum sanding and water based…
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Gorgeous deck brought back to life

Gorgeous deck brought back to life
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Re-coating vs Sanding and Polishing: What’s My Best Option?

If your timber floors look like they need a little bit of TLC, you might be wondering the best way to spruce them…
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Happy Christmas from Brisbanes Finest Floors

Happy Christmas from Brisbanes Finest Floors
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Wooden deck in Camp Hill

Timber deck in Camp Hill
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Timber floor sanding, Brisbane

Timber floor sanding, Brisbane
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What Are The Acceptable Moisture Levels In Wood Flooring?

Did you know that one of the most significant threats to the integrity of timber floors is moisture? Well-maintained hardwood floors can last…
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Hardwood timber stairs waterbased finish in East Brisbane

This set of hardwood timber stairs has been sanded and polished and we have used a waterbased finish.  It is located in East…
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Timber Floor Care and Maintenance

Australian homeowners adore timber floors for their durability, low allergenic qualities and lovely, warm, lived-in patina. With a little regular care and maintenance,…
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Annerley period home with timber decks

Annerley period home with timber decks
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Oak timber floor in Albion, Brisbane

Oak timber floor in Albion
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Timber deck coated with Sikkens

Timber deck coated with Sikkens
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Recycled hardwood board

Paddington, recycled wharf timber
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Floor sanding and polishing terminology

Floor sanding and polishing terminology
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15 Types of Australian Hardwood Timber Species

Australian hardwood timber is both durable and gorgeous, providing a home with an organic warmth, softness and tactility that no other flooring material…
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Fabulous hardwood timber deck

Fabulous hardwood timber deck
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Recycled wharf timber floor sanding Balmoral, Brisbane

Recycled wharf timber floor sanding Balmoral, Brisbane
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Brisbane, Paddington, deck sanding and coating

Hardwood comes from deciduous trees which lose their leaves annually.  Softwood comes from a conifer which remains evergreen.  Hardwood is usually slower growing…
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Best Deck Finishes | Recommendations For Deck Finishes That Last

Are you looking for the best deck finish to ensure your deck keeps looking beautiful for years to come? Whether you’re renovating or…
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Hardwood timber floor in Brisbane

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Pets & Timber Floors

Do you have pets and timber floors? Some pets have a particular knack for getting up to mischief. If you have beautiful wooden…
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Brushbox timber floor in Ashgrove, Qld

Brushbox timber floor in Ashgrove Qld
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Vibrant bar in Fortitude Valley

Vibrant bar in Fortitude Valley
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Oak timber floor with waterbased satin finish

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Wood Colour Change | Sunlight & Your Timber Floor

Australian timbers have become a popular flooring material across Australia due to their natural beauty, strength, low maintenance upkeep, impact resistance, and a…
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Beautiful blackbutt timber floor and stairs

This beautiful blackbutt timber floor and stairs has been sanded and polished by Brisbanes Finest Floors.  It is located in Camp Hill, Brisbane. …
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Beautiful Paddington in Brisbane

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Chandler home gymnasium

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Timber deck Hamilton, Brisbane

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Blackbutt timber floor located in Bardon, Brisbane

This blackbutt timber floor is located in Bardon, Brisbane. Blackbutt the name is due to the tree’s appearance after bushfire. Blackbutt provides great…
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Mixed hardwood with water based satin finish

This commercial property is located in Carindale, Brisbane. We have sanded and coated this mixed hardwood with a waterbased satin finish. Brisbanes Finest…
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How To Choose A Timber Stain For Your Deck

A well-chosen timber deck stain will complement your home and add visual interest. Here’s how to choose a timber stain for your deck.…
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American Oak timber floor in Ashgrove, Brisbane

This American Oak timber floor is coated with a waterbased finish and is located in Ashgrove, Brisbane Ashgrove is an inner suburb in…
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5 Things You Need To Know Before Refinishing Hardwood Floors

Despite their toughness and striking beauty, hardwood floors will experience inevitable wear and tear over their lifespan. Fortunately, any accidental damage from scratches,…
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Timber Floor Care | Expert Tips and Tricks

As timber floors have grown in popularity so has the advice offered by supposed ‘experts’. However, this type of flooring requires specific care…
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Federation features in Hamilton home

This home located in Hamilton, Queensland has federation features.  Brisbanes Finest Floors has sanded and polished this timber red ironbark floor and applied…
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Only 5 weeks till Christmas! Is your timber deck ready?

Having a timber deck in Queensland is an outdoor living lifestyle and what better time of the year to enjoy this than the…
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Choosing Living Room Flooring | What You Need To Know

If you are in the market for some new flooring for your living room, there is a range of factors to consider based…
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Queenslander timber deck with wrought iron balustrades

This beautiful Queenlander has magnificent iron balustrades.  Do you need your timber deck updated.  Give us a call on 0411 220 488. Your…
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Dealing With A Water Damaged Wooden Floor – Expert Tips

According to the Australian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA), timber floors currently represent over 25% of the flooring market, and there is a good…
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Boardwalk renewal in Brisbane

This boardwalk located in Moggill, Brisbane has been coated with Intergrain Ultradeck.  The difference it makes is amazing.
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Are Timber Floors Environmentally Friendly?

When it comes to floor covering options, there are a huge array of options that can vary according to cost, comfort, durability and…
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An Expert Guide To Timber Floor Care And Maintenance

As timber floors have grown in popularity, so has the advice and products surrounding exactly how you should clean and maintain them. Not…
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The Impact Of Timber Floor Colour and Grade On Your Home Flooring

Timber floors are not only naturally beautiful, they are also hard wearing, environmentally friendly, easy to maintain, and they can add a significant…
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A Guide To Repairing Hardwood Floors

  Nothing quite compares to the visual impact of a beautifully maintained wooden timber floor, however when it comes to keeping them in…
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Spotted Gum timber deck with Sikkens Cetol finish

We used Sikkens Cetol on our deck located in Wilston, Brisbane, Sikkens enhances the natural beauty of wood. The Sikkens products have been…
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Blackbutt timber floor with waterbased satin finish

A moderate to large tree, attaining 40 to 60 m in height and 1 to 2 m in stem diameter. It has a…
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Deck Maintenance Tips: Caring For Your Deck After A Storm

Owning a timber deck is a fantastic way to extend your outdoor living area, and the ideal way to enjoy those endless summer…
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Floor Sanding And Polishing | How To Prepare & Terminology

Nothing quite compares to the organic quality and aesthetic appeal of hardwood timber floors. But like most things around the home, they need…
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How To Choose Flooring For Your Home

Timber, vinyl, bamboo, cork floorings … the possibilities are virtually endless when it comes to choosing flooring for your home. And given that…
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Top Five Tips for Timber Deck Maintenance

Queensland homes are famous for their decks, and if you have one you will know why! Timber decks are more than just a…
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Timber deck in Auchenflower, Brisbane

This timber deck in located in the Brisbane suburb of Auchenflower.  This deck is the place to relax, entertain and live.  If your…
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Christmas is coming, is your timber floor ready?

This timber floor in Kelvin Grove is a hoop pine timber, we have coated with a polyurethane gloss finish.  It sparkles just like Christmas. …
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The Top 5 Deck Staining Tips From the Experts

There is no better expression of the Australian way of life than a deck. They offer everything we love: a great outdoor living…
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The Benefits Of Anti Slip For Stairs In Your Home

Have you ever wondered where most accidents occur in and around the home? The answer probably won’t surprise you: stairs are a very…
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Floor Resurfacing: How Often Do I Need To Resurface My Timber Flooring?

Timber floors are appealing to homeowners because they are resilient and low maintenance in comparison to other flooring options. That said – in…
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Blackbutt timber stairs, Anti Slip?

ARE YOUR BLACKBUTT TIMBER STAIRS ANTI SLIP SAFE. In 2014 the Australian Building Codes Board and State government regulators introduced new regulations for…
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Floor Sanding Preparation and Expectations : Handy Tips From The Experts

Floor sanding preparation: Before we arrive to sand your floors If building or renovating, the start date for sanding and coating floors is…
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5 Secrets For Timber Flooring Maintenance

  It’s time to put some love into your flooring and treat it right. Before you put off your timber flooring maintenance for…
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Hoop Pine timber flooring in Ashgrove

This Queenslander is located in Ashgrove and has a hoop pine timber floor that Brisbanes Finest Floors have coated with polyurethane semi gloss finish.…
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Brushbox timber flooring in Chermside West

Brushbox is a gorgeous timber, we have sanded and this floor in Chermside West and coated with a waterbased satin. Brushbox is a sought…
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Timber deck in Ashgrove, Brisbane

We sanded and coated this timber deck in Ashgrove, Brisbane.  It is the epitome of indoor/outdoor living. Having a deck ads value and space…
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Floor sanding – before and after

Floor sanding before and after photo’s, this beautiful house in Indooroopilly, Brisbane is a classic.  The house has been lovingly restored and brought…
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Spotted gum timber floors with gloss finish.

This gorgeous house is located in Paddington in Brisbane.  It has glorious spotted gum timber floors that we have sanded and then coated…
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Five Things To Do Before Oiling A New Deck

Your new deck is finally finished and it looks great, but before you get the family around to show off your new deck,…
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Timber decking with a Sikkens finish.

Wouldn’t it be nice afternoon drinks on this deck on a summers eve.  We have sanded the timber hardwood deck and coated it with…
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Mixed hardwood flooring in Ashgrove

The timber in this house is mixed hardwood.  The renovation was completed in Ashgrove.  We have sanded and polished the mixed hardwood flooring…
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Hoop pine timber floor in Hamilton Queensland

This original floor below is located in Hamilton, Queensland it is hoop pine, a native Australian species found in Queensland and New South…
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Blackbutt timber floor with waterbased finish

This fantastic Queenslander has had a makeover.  We have sanded and polished the blackbutt timber floors and put a waterbased finish.  It just…
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5 Secrets For Sanding Floorboards

Whether you’re considering sanding floorboards in one room or neck deep in a full house renovation, you’ve come to the right place for…
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Merry Christmas from Brisbanes Finest Floors

Merry Christmas from Brisbanes Finest Floors, best wishes for a happy new year filled with health, happiness, and spectacular success
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Floating timber stairs

These floating timber stairs are in the process of being completed.  The timber in this staircase is Durian.  We have sanded the stairs…
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Blackbutt Timber Flooring With Contemporary Twist

Check out this new build in Seven Hills, Brisbane, they have their flooring going up the walls for a modern clean look.  We…
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Timber flooring in Enoggera, all ready for Christmas

This house is located in Enoggera, Brisbane.  The floors are pine timber and have been sanded and coated with a semi gloss finish.…
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Timber decking renewed and ready for Christmas

Relax and entertain outdoors all year round.  We have revived this decking and it is now ready for the Christmas festivities.  This timber…
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Deck Sanding Only – Ready For Owner To Coat

Do you want to save money on having your deck restored?  At Brisbanes Finest Floors we offer you deck sanding only, where we sand…
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Timber Floor Sanded And Polished

These timber floors are located in Mount Gravatt, Brisbane and were sanded and polished by Brisbanes Finest Floors.  They give this house a…
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The Ultimate Floor Sanding Guide

DIY floor sanding doesn’t have to be rough on your body or your budget. Use our ‘Ultimate Floor Sanding Guide’ so you can…
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Why Winter is the Best Time to Restore a Deck

To restore a deck be quite a significant job; there are many factors that can impede upon your capacity to maintain or restore your…
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Bring Back the Wow to Your Deck with Brisbane’s Deck Restoration Experts

Has your deck seen better days? It may be time to consider deck restoration. Our decks are exposed to harsh elements all year…
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What is the Best Floor Sanding Process?

It is an unfortunate fact that, by virtue of its nature, timber flooring will often degrade to such an extent that it must…
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