Parquet Polishing FAQ

All of Bedok: Bedok North, Bedok South, the town centre, Bedok Reservoir, Chai Chee, Kembangan, Kaki Bukit, Frankel, Siglap, Bayshore, Upper East Coast and Tanah Merah.

Polishing starts from $350 for a single bedroom and $1,300 for a whole 4-room HDB flat. Full sanding and repairs are quoted after inspection.

Usually 1 day for one bedroom and 2 days for three bedrooms. You can walk on the floor in socks 12 to 24 hours after the last coat.

Our sanders are connected to dust extractors and we tape off doorways. Some fine dust is normal, and we clean up before we leave.

Machine buffing of the existing surface, one fresh coat of varnish in your chosen sheen, and a final inspection with care guidance.

Spot repair or block replacement, full sanding if the floor needs more than a polish, extra varnish coats or a premium finish, furniture removal beyond basic clearing on larger jobs, and difficult access such as no lift or a tight loading bay.

The grain runs in different directions, so they need extra passes to sand evenly without scratches.

They can carry different costs because of product and application-time differences. See our guide comparing the two.

PayNow or bank transfer after the job is finished and you've inspected it.

Polishing starts from $350 for a single bedroom (~100 sq ft), $600 for a living or dining room (~250 sq ft) and $1,300 for a whole 4-room HDB flat (~900 sq ft). Landed homes are quoted after a look.

If there are grey patches where the timber is exposed, or the varnish is peeling, you need full sanding. If the colour is even and it is just dull, polishing usually works. Send us photos and we'll tell you.

Yes. It doesn't remove timber, so it's often the best option for engineered floors with a thin top layer.

No. Deep scratches and dents need sanding. Polishing improves shine and protects the floor.

Full sanding is quoted after we inspect the floor, because it depends on condition, area and repairs. If your floor only needs a polish (buffing plus a fresh coat), that starts from $350 for a single bedroom.

A single bedroom takes about a day. Three bedrooms usually take 2 days. You can walk on the floor in socks about 12 to 24 hours after the last coat.

Our sanders are connected to dust extractors, and we vacuum between passes. Some fine dust is normal, so we tape off doors and cover built-in furniture.

Yes. Polishing a single bedroom starts from $350.

Oil-based PU gives a warm amber tone and is very hard-wearing. Water-based PU stays clearer, smells much less and dries faster. See our guide comparing the two.

Usually the adhesive has aged, or moisture has got under the floor from a leak, a window or the bathroom. Timber swells when wet and pushes pieces up.

We carry common species such as teak, nyatoh and merbau. For rare or very old timber we try to salvage pieces from inside wardrobes or under fixed furniture.

It's optional, but polishing the room afterwards makes the repaired pieces blend in.

Sanding removes the old varnish and some surface colour, so the floor usually looks lighter. Some timbers, such as teak, stay warm in tone. A test patch shows what's possible.

Natural, walnut and ebony are the most requested. Satin finishes are popular for darker colours because they show fewer marks.

Only if the top layer is thick enough to sand. We check before quoting.

Yes, with planning. We varnish alternate steps or work in stages so there's always a way up and down.

Gloss can feel slippery in socks. We recommend satin varnish or an anti-slip additive for stairs.

Yes, including HDB maisonettes and landed homes.

Light stains often sand out. Deep black stains go through the timber, so those pieces are usually replaced.

We don't do pest treatment ourselves. If termites are active, we recommend treating them first, then we replace the damaged timber.

We match species and size, then sand and varnish the room. New timber can look slightly lighter at first and usually evens out over a few months.