Floor Sanding Cost Brisbane
This isn't a lead-gen estimate pulled from some directory — it's a proper, honest price range straight from Michri, owner-operator of Dyna Floors, QBCC licence 15343047, with over 20 years sanding and polishing floors right here in Brisbane.
What Affects the Price
Job size — smaller rooms carry a minimum job fee, which naturally pushes up the per-m² rate; bigger open-plan homes work out more efficient per square metre
Condition of the existing floor — a light refresh is a different job to deep scratches, water damage, old gummy coatings, or gaps that need punching and puttying
Timber species — Hoop Pine, Spotted Gum, Blackbutt, and Ironbark all sand and finish a bit differently
Staircases — priced separately, per riser/tread rather than by square metre, since stairs take more handwork and scraping and just don't measure well as m² — happy to quote these on the day
Finish choice — staining, non-toxic/low-VOC finishes, and lime wash all add a bit on top of a standard sand & polish
How Long Does It Take?
Most Brisbane homes take 2–4 days, depending on size and the finish you go with. We'll talk through the exact timing upfront — including how long you'll need to stay off the floors or out of the house — before the job starts, so there are no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Typically $45–$90 per square metre, depending mainly on job size and floor condition — smaller rooms sit at the higher end because of the minimum job fee, while larger homes vary more with condition. A standard 3-bedroom home usually comes to $4,500–$8,000 around about.
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Yes, a bit — every job has a minimum fee to cover getting the gear there, setting up, and travel, so smaller rooms and single areas (under ~30m²) usually work out to $75–$90/m². Full homes and larger open-plan areas (80m²+) come in at $45–$85/m², with the exact rate depending mostly on the condition of your floors — well-kept floors sit at the lower end, while old coatings, damage, or gaps that need filling push it toward the higher end.
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Sanding is almost always the cheaper option — a full sand and polish costs a fraction of ripping everything up and laying new timber, and you get to keep the original character of your floors.
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It depends on the job. Some homeowners stay in part of the house — like downstairs, or a section not being worked on — while others prefer to move out for a few days, especially for bigger jobs or if the whole home's being done. Either way, all furniture needs to be cleared from the area first, and you'll need to keep off the floor while work's in progress and while each coat dries. If fumes or dust are a worry, non-toxic/low-VOC finishes help a lot with that. We'll talk through what suits you and your family and confirm exact timing on the day.
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We run Lagler sanding machines with Festool dust extraction, which cuts down on dust significantly as we go, so your home stays a lot cleaner than it would with old-school sanding methods. There's always a small amount that comes with any sanding job, but we take real care to keep it well under control.
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Yes — Dyna Floors holds QBCC licence 15343047 and is ATFA Accredited.
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Standard sand and polish sits at $45–$90/m² depending on job size and condition. If you want staining, that adds $20–$45/m² on top for the extra prep involved. Lime wash or a premium custom stain adds $25–$45/m² on top, since it's the most complex finish we do. Non-toxic and low-VOC finishes — like Berger Seidle, Bona, Loba, or AquaGOLD — vary depending on the product, so we'll give you a straight quote on those.
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