Laid by our own team
Timber flooring installation Melbourne
Floated, glued or secret nailed: we choose the right method for your subfloor, then lay, trim and finish the floor properly.
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- 25 year warranty
- Open 6 days in Cheltenham
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“We had an excellent experience with Smarter Timber Flooring. we visited a number of times to get the right flooring for the…”
“Fantastic service and quality product. We are so impressed with our engineered timber flooring - we get so many comments.”
“Glenn helped us choose our new engineered timber floors and we are thrilled with them.”
“I would highly recommend Glenn and Genevieve of Smarter Timber Flooring, Bay Road Cheltenham, both Glenn and Genevieve were knowledgeable and extremely helpful when I…”
Installation
Timber Flooring Installation
With over 50 years experience in the flooring industry we’re fully prepared to tackle even the most complex of installation projects. The Engineered timber floorboards at Smarter Timber Flooring can be installed directly over concrete, particleboard, and tiles and may be installed below grade applications.
The floorboards at Smarter Timber Flooring can be installed over the below:
- Directly over Concrete
- Particleboard
- Tiles
You can rest assured knowing our team of timber flooring specialists are well equipped to get the job right the first time around, saving both your time and money. Our installers are highly professional, courteous and respectful of your property and needs.
Floating Timber Flooring Installation
As the name suggests, a floating installation is one where the product is installed without an adhesive bonding the material to the substrate, and therefore the timber is effectively ‘floating’ as a raft on top of an acoustic flooring underlay.
Check out our Floating Floors Installation Guide
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Free quotes, honest advice, and every board on show in Cheltenham six days a week.
Glue and Secret Nail on Timber Subfloor Installation
Flooring that is permanently fixed to its subfloor means it’s much sturdier – and also more permanent. That’s why it’s a popular choice for wood flooring that is unlikely to need replacing for decades to come. Speaking of subfloors, nail-down is best suited to a wooden subfloor. If you have concrete, it’s recommended to use adhesive to glue your flooring, rather than nails.
Check out our Secret Nail Installation Guide
Glued on Concrete Subfloor Installation
The subfloor is the important middle layer of a flooring system. The purpose of a subfloor is that it offers a structurally sound flat surface to hold up the underlayment and finish floor.
Check out our Concrete Installation Guide
Improve Your Space with Melbourne Timber Flooring
The decision to use Melbourne timber flooring is critical to adding elegance and toughness to a home. Timber flooring adds such elegant value regarding interior space that it is a perfect practical solution for high-traffic areas. It is warm and charming because of the natural warmth of the wood. This warmth in the wood can immediately change every boring room into an appealing one you want to spend most of your time in.
These timber flooring options can be found in various styles, for example, neutral oak flooring, grey oak flooring, and parquetry oak flooring, to give you the freedom to select the best to complement your interior tastes. Cleaning and servicing the timber floor is a simple task—living proof of having long-lasting floors with an attractive look for years. Smarter Timber Flooring has various timber flooring options to help you find the perfect blend of beauty and functionality in your home.
Find the Ideal Timber Flooring in Melbourne
The following article discusses some critical factors in getting a perfect timber floor for your Melbourne home that meets your needs and complements your style: feel that type of timber that suits your lifestyle. For example, neutral oak flooring is very variable and can create a very restful, neutral backdrop, while grey oak timber flooring gives warmth to any room’s modern, sleek feel.
Take the finish of your timber flooring into account. For example, you may be able to create a classical and elegant look using parquetry oak timber flooring or, alternatively, environmentally friendly recycled timber flooring. The colour of the wood is important, too: the lighter shades, such as those in the oak timber range, empty a room out more so than the dark hues in dark oak timber flooring, which provide an atmosphere full of cosiness and closeness.
When choosing timber flooring, you should also consider the method of installation. Floating floors are easy to install and can be placed on top of already existing floors; the glued-down options are more permanent. Smarter Timber Flooring offers expert advice and a wide variety of premium oak timber options to choose from for your new flooring.
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Floors we have installed
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How it works
From our showroom floor to yours
- Visit and chooseWalk the full-size displays in Cheltenham and take samples home.
- Measure and quoteWe measure on site and quote supply, or supply and installation.
- DeliveryYour boards arrive ready to lay, with everything the job needs.
- Laid and finishedInstalled, trimmed and cleaned up, with care instructions to keep it looking right.
What customers say
In their own words
Fantastic service and quality product. We are so impressed with our engineered timber flooring - we get so many comments. Team are great to deal with, very responsive & helpful. Highly recommend.
Glenn helped us choose our new engineered timber floors and we are thrilled with them. Located in Melbourne he has a wealth of knowledge and walked us through all the different options available. We chose a beautiful rich colour that would suit our bustling family and all the daily wear and tear that entails. He discussed aftercare and how to keep our floor looking fantastic for years to come. Super happy with the service we received and the choice we made. Highly recommend Smarter Timber Flooring Melbourne
I would highly recommend Glenn and Genevieve of Smarter Timber Flooring, Bay Road Cheltenham, both Glenn and Genevieve were knowledgeable and extremely helpful when I started looking for my new flooring. I decided upon Hybrid Flooring Melbourne and when it came time to have the floors laid Richard, who was recommended by Glenn, did such a wonderful job, he was professional, explained everything and cleaned and tidied up after himself. I have nothing but praise for these very professional people.
Questions
Things people ask us
What installation methods do you use?
Three, depending on the subfloor: floating over an acoustic underlay, glue and secret nail onto a timber subfloor, or glued directly to a concrete slab.
Can you lay over concrete, particleboard or tiles?
Often, yes. Our engineered boards can go over concrete, particleboard and existing tiles, as long as the surface is flat, sound and dry. We check that before we quote.
How long does installation take?
Many jobs are delivered, laid and ready to walk on in a single day. Larger homes, herringbone and stairs take longer, and we give you a timeframe with your quote.
Do you supply only, or supply and install?
Both. Buy the boards for your own installer, or have our team lay them for you.
312A Bay Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Come and walk on it
Every board we sell is laid out full size in our Bay Road showroom. Take your shoes off, stand on the boards and see them in daylight, and take samples home to see them in your own light.
| Monday | 9:00am to 4:00pm |
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| Tuesday | 9:00am to 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am to 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am to 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am to 3:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Where we work
Timber flooring across Melbourne's bayside
Cheltenham showroom · open Monday to Saturday
Stand on it first.
Every board we sell is laid out full size at 312A Bay Road. Come and compare them in daylight.