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Flooring and surface preparation services

Seven core services covering everything from stripping an old floor back to bare slab through to the finished surface. All work is trade qualified, insured and dust controlled.

Polished concrete kitchen floor in Brisbane by SurfacePro Flooring
  • High-gloss polished concrete floor in a modern open-plan Brisbane kitchen

    Mechanically polished concrete for a durable, easy-care floor with the sheen level you choose, from matte through to high gloss.

    • Dust-controlled diamond grinding
    • Aggregate exposure from salt-and-pepper to full stone
    • Matte, satin or high-gloss sheen levels

    About Concrete Polishing

  • SurfacePro Flooring tradesman removing terracotta floor tiles with a chisel-fitted demolition hammer

    Low-dust removal of ceramic, porcelain, terracotta and natural stone tiles, with the slab left intact.

    • Dust-extracted electric tile lifters
    • Ceramic, porcelain, terracotta and natural stone
    • Floor protection to adjacent areas

    About Tile Removal

  • Walk-behind diamond grinding machine preparing a concrete subfloor in Brisbane

    Diamond grinding to level high spots, remove old coatings and prepare slabs for the flooring going over them.

    • High spot and joint lippage removal
    • Paint, glue, epoxy and curing compound removal
    • Ground to a specified surface profile

    About Concrete Grinding

  • Freshly sealed exposed aggregate concrete porch with a wet-look gloss finish in Brisbane

    Penetrating and topical sealers that protect concrete from oil, stains, moisture and Queensland weather.

    • Penetrating silane and siloxane sealers
    • Acrylic and polyurethane topical options
    • Natural, colour-enhanced or wet-look finishes

    About Concrete Sealing

  • Seamless grey flake epoxy coating on a residential garage floor in Brisbane

    Seamless epoxy flake, solid colour and commercial resin coatings for garages, workshops and industrial floors.

    • Diamond ground surface preparation included
    • Crack, joint and moisture assessment
    • Decorative flake broadcast systems

    About Epoxy Flooring

  • Australian hardwood timber floor after sanding, with dust extraction hoses and sanding equipment in view

    Sanding, repair and refinishing for hardwood floors, including staircases and edge detailing.

    • Dust-extracted belt and edge sanding
    • Board repair, replacement and gap filling
    • Scratch and water damage remediation

    About Timber Floor Restoration

Trade Selection Framework

Choosing the Right Flooring Solution for Your Brisbane Property

Every floor space has unique structural, aesthetic, and environmental requirements. Below is our trade comparison guide to help you evaluate preparation requirements, traffic resistance, and long-term durability across our primary service categories:

Our trade specialists inspect concrete hardness (Mohs scale), aggregate distribution, and subfloor relative humidity before recommending a finishing system. We provide comprehensive written specifications that detail every grinding grit sequence, densifier formulation, and protective topcoat so you know exactly how your floor will perform over its entire design life.

Mechanically Polished Concrete (MPC)

The gold standard for modern homes and commercial retail. Hardened internally with chemical silicate densifiers and diamond-refined up to 3000 grit. Completely scratch-proof, zero topical peeling, and lasts 20+ years without recoating cycles.

Ideal For: Living areas, architect builds, retail shops

Cure Time: Walk on immediately following final pass

AS Standard: AS 4586 Slip Rated (P1 to P3 available)

Garage Epoxy Flake and Commercial Resin

Dual-coat 100% solids epoxy with decorative vinyl flake broadcast, sealed with UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat. Completely impervious to automotive engine fluids, hot tyre delamination, motor oil, and domestic chemical spills.

Ideal For: Garages, workshops, commercial kitchens

Cure Time: Light foot traffic 24h · Vehicles 48–72h

AS Standard: P4 to P5 Wet Slip Resistance

Dustless Tile Stripping and Subfloor Levelling

Motorized hydraulic tile demolition back to bare concrete slab, followed by diamond grinding to eliminate brittle mortar bed, rubberized tile adhesive, and thinset glue. Mandatory under AS 1884 prior to new vinyl, hybrid, or timber installation.

Ideal For: Kitchen and bathroom renovations, floor replacements

Dust Extraction: 99% H13 HEPA continuous filtration

AS Standard: AS 1884-2021 Flatness Compliant (<3mm/3m)

Hardwood Timber Sanding and Polishing

Rotary and drum belt sanding for Brisbane character Queenslanders and contemporary hardwood floors. Removes water stains, cupping, and scratches before applying commercial single-pack or two-pack polyurethane finishes in matte, satin, or gloss.

Ideal For: Spotted gum, blackbutt, hoop pine, hardwood timber

Cure Time: Foot traffic 24h · Full furniture cure 7 days

Finishes: Water-based non-toxic low-VOC or solvent

Honed Concrete and Driveway Sealing

Exposed aggregate patios, pool surrounds, and driveways honed smooth underfoot and treated with deep penetrating silane sealers or high-gloss wet-look acrylics. Repels tannin stains, mould growth, pool chlorine, and coastal salt spray.

Ideal For: Exposed aggregate driveways, patios, pool decks

Protection: Deep hydrophobic pore penetration

Safety: Calibrated anti-slip silica additives

Commercial Concrete Grinding and Prep

Heavy planetary grinding to correct rain-damaged concrete, remove paint and waterproof membranes, flatten expansion joint lips, and prepare industrial slabs for new commercial floor coverings.

Ideal For: Commercial bays, retail tenancies, industrial slabs

Profile: ICRI CSP 1 to CSP 4 Mechanical Keying

Capacity: Up to 500m² daily preparation throughput

Ready to get your floors prepped right?

Tell us the suburb, the floor area and what you are after. We will come back with a clear, written quote.