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If you or your pets have ever scratched your timber flooring, stairs, or a valuable piece of furniture, you'llknow that your mind immediately thinks up the worst-case scenario. Will you need to have your antiquetable, flooring, or stairs sanded and stained again? Not...

An attractive, long-lasting timber floor or timber staircase is a fantastic asset in any home. But before the sealant can be applied, it’s essential to prepare and sand the timber surface. In this article, we’ll explain how to sand timber floors and stairs the right...

How to Apply Cabot’s Water Based Stain and Varnish

There’s nothing more exciting than moving into, or renovating your new home. Countless hours are spent scrolling through instagram searching for the perfect floors to lay, the different shades of paint to use, and most importantly the colour of stain you want to use...

Timber floors and natural timber staircases can look stunning. The natural beauty of timber is like nothing else. With the right floor sanding equipment, a good quality floor stain, and a bit of know-how, you can achieve what looks like a whole new staircase and...

  Have you recently stained your timber staircase? Have you noticed any peeling or blistering? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, this stair staining issue is one of the most common our Melbourne customers face. The good news is, as your local stair polishing...

Australia has seen substantial growth in new residential builds over the last several years. Metropolitan areas are expanding and new estates and towns are being formed every week. A sea of rooftops can be spotted by many hilltops throughout the state. Increased rates...

Below are the 8 main maintenance mistakes that will leave your Timber Staircase looking dull and lifeless. Abrasive Cleaning Avoid using brooms, scourers or anything with bristles or harsh surfaces when cleaning your staircase. We recommend using a soft microfibre...

  Before we proceed on how to DIY stain and varnish, let’s talk about the common staining mistakes that often lead to staining issues. Understanding the main causes will allow you to make preventive measures in future. Poor Sanding and Preparation If done...

  Sanding your hard-wood floors can become very expensive if you are hiring a professional to do them. But, if you have the proper tools, it can be much cheaper to do them yourself. Sanding timber floors is much easier and quicker than you may at first think....

Intergrain UltraFloor is a revolutionary new product that leaves a perfect finish on timber without harming the environment. Timber lovers have sworn by the benefits of oil-based finish for centuries, but its compounds can often be unsafe. Furthermore, its production...

  Whenever a new staircase is installed, one of the last finishing touches is to apply the right stain and varnish. Many homeowners choose to use a water-based stain and varnish to give their timber a polished finish and lustrous shine. Before you jump into the...

Though timber already looks beautiful in its natural state, there are moments when it stands out in an awkward manner. Timber stain & varnish is the perfect solution for this type of dilemma. Adding timber stain & varnish to your stripped or bare timber allows...

MICROFIBRE MOP Avoid using brooms, scourers or anything with bristles or harsh surfaces when cleaning your staircase. We recommend using a soft microfibre cleaning mop or pad that won't cause any scratches. FOOT WEAR Its always best to avoid wearing any kind of shoes...

A perfectly good looking staircase is highly dependent on the staining job it’s given. If someone properly stains it, especially someone who has the professional skills and knowledge, the results would certainly not disappoint. The staircase would look beautiful and...

Cleaning Your Timber Staircase The way in which you clean your timber staircase is important as it is one of the main key features in your home. Things such as spilled liquids can cause someone to slip and fall. Such an event could cause potential damage to furniture,...

Protecting the quality of timber for your floors, walls, and furniture is a very important process. This is the reason why we coat them with finishes, to preserve, to safeguard, and to further enhance its appearance. Some of the various finishes are shellac,...