Timber Floor Finishes & Stains

Why Choose Abacus?

Trusted Sydney locals

At Abacus Flooring in Sydney, we have a vast array of styles and finishes that will suit the décor and design of any home or work space.

Our timber floor selection of polyurethanes offer a protective coat to your timber floor polish and act as a sealant to maintain your timber floors for years to come.
Whether you’re looking for a high gloss or a more matte finish, we have the right timber floor polish to match perfectly with your needs.
Our timber floor finishes are also highly durable, water-resistant and require minimal maintenance.

Types of Surface Finishes

Modified Oils

The great thing about choosing modified oils is that they have a two coat system so you don’t have to spend the additional money on a sealer.

This fine finish contains a high solid content (50%), however, it’s important to note that the modified oil finish will require regular maintenance over time, so you will need to factor that in for the future.

For drying time after your timber floor polish, you’re looking at about 10 hours to fully dry and it will be a further 24 hours before you can walk on the timber floors.

Solvent based Polyurethane

The best part about a solvent based polyurethane sealer is that they are extremely durable and will last for years to come. That’s great when it comes to wear and tear in the future.

There are some drawbacks to consider when choosing this timber floor finish, and that is that they can yellow and darken over time and, therefore, you may not maintain the colour you started with.

They are also toxic and contain high VOC’s and you will have to factor in a longer drying time of up to 8-10 hours. Please note, it’s important to wait up to 2-3 days before putting your furniture on the timber flooring.

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Stain

This finish soaks into the pores of the wood and hardens to form a protective penetrating seal.

We insist that colours are chosen by the customer on site after the floors have been sanded. We deliberately do not carry samples as we want you to create your dream colour stain as it would be tested on your own floor.

There are many different colour stains, and these can be mixed and matched to meet your requirements.

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Water-based Polyurethane

At Abacus Flooring in Sydney, we highly recommend the use of a water-based polyurethane sealant to be used after our professional timber floor stain.

This highly sought after option is extremely durable and is an investment in the future as , in many circumstances, you can have a re-coat down the track without full sanding in many circumstances.

Another benefit is that water-based polyurethane finishes are clear and non-yellowing. They have a mild odour which is non-toxic and are very low in VOC’s.

Testimonials

Over 40,000 Satisfied Customers

Our 30-year journey is marked by a solid network of repeat customers and referrals, from residences, builders and real estate/property management firms. Their testimonials echo our commitment to you, our valued customers.

The Abacus team was phenomenal – they were super responsive and easy to deal with from the get-go, gave us great advice on what to do and not do with our new home that needed a bit of TLC, and worked tirelessly to get us ready to move in. This work-in-progress shot doesn’t do what they did justice – it’s 100% better than the orange-peel floors we had beforehand. Can absolutely recommend them – we’ll certainly be back in touch the next time we need our floors or deck done!

Philip

Thank you for being supportive and efficient. The residents in our Strata are very appreciative. Actually, that’s two apartments completed by your company in our block. Very good customer service and definitely worthy of our high recommendations to others.

Sharon

I’m an interior designer and I recently engaged Abacus to sand, stain and finish the cypress pine floor in one of my residential projects. I found them to be very personable and easy to deal with and the price was reasonable. But more importantly the quality of the finish and workmanship is very impressive. My client is very pleased with the results and so am I. I would highly recommend them.

Michelle

I have been telling anyone who will listen how fabulous Abacus flooring is. They were incredibly professional, cared more about floors than I thought was possible. Luis and Jose were a delight to work with, their passion for their craft is remarkable and I would use them again in a heartbeat. Their pricing was also very competitive and I am so glad I went with Abacus as the overall experience was outstanding.

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Philip P

I have been telling anyone who will listen how fabulous Abacus flooring is. They were incredibly professional, cared more about floors than I thought was possible. Luis and Jose were a delight to work with, their passion for their craft is remarkable and I would use them again in a heartbeat. Their pricing was also very competitive, and I am so glad I went with Abacus as the overall experience was outstanding.

Brigid G

Amazing service! I had my floors done by Abacus flooring 23 years ago and they were still immaculate I just wanted a freshen up. Ted and his team are so friendly and professional! Nandor who came and did my floor was so nice and did an amazing job. Professional upon arrival and cleaned up and was very respectful. It’s nice to see a company still maintain high standards of customer service having been in business for so many years! Would highly recommend.10/10 😃😃

Joanne

A neighbour recommended Abacus Flooring to me and I couldn’t have hoped for a better service and quality. Marco did a brilliant job and was a pleasure to deal with. The quote process with Abacus was quick and simple and within a week I had my floors completed to an excellent standard. Incredibly reasonably priced too. Highly recommend this company.

Jo O

Fifteen years of wear and tear from two very active boys had left our floorboards in real need of rejuvenation. So I contacted about 6 different floor sanding/polishing companies. Only one responded in a timely manner – Abacus. They turned up when they said they would and, when they found the floors in need of more work than would normally be the case they didn’t blink. They worked to get the job done to the highest standard. We are very happy with the end result.

Glenn S

Marty and his company are great! I couldn’t be happier with my newly re-sanded and re-polished floor! Always on time, professional was very knowledgeable, and his workmanship is of superior quality. The finish that we have is amazing and beautiful. I would highly highly recommend Abacus flooring for anyone looking in Sydney.

Pallav M

Abacus did a great job of rejuvenating the flooring of our new (to us) home. They turned up on time, took excellent care on the job, and left a first-rate result so we had a perfect finish to greet us when we moved in. I would highly recommend Abacus.

Danny J

Outstanding customer service! Very professional & reliable. Ensures the dance floor at our premium function centre is always well kept. Tradesmen are very friendly and complete all work with a smile.

Sophie N

I have referred dozens of clients to Abacus for over 10 years. They are an extremely professional and exceptionally well organised company. The quality of their work is always first class. Highly recommended. Scott Farquhar.

McConnell Bourn Estate Agents.

We have a great working relationship with Marty and his team. Working with clients to present their properties before going to market often means timetabling several contractors to work within a small time frame. Marty and his team are not only great to work alongside, they always produce a fantastic result. We highly recommend Abacus Flooring.

David Murphy Residential

Highly recommend Abacus Flooring. They were professional and responsive and the least expensive of the quotes we got. Showed up on time and got the job done quickly and efficiently. Couldn’t be happier with the transformation!

Amelia K

From timely responses, good communication to professional service and exactly the finish we wanted – this company ticked all the boxes. Highly recommend!

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