Timber Flooring Gold Coast
Streatfield Flooring has been installing timber floors across the Gold Coast for more than 30 years. As a family-owned business based in Mudgeeraba, we specialise in both solid and engineered timber — from classic Australian hardwoods to wide-board European oak — and our supply and install service covers everything from a single living room to whole-home installations. Every quote is free, in-home, given directly by the installer, with a fixed written price and our Guaranteed Price Beat. We service every Gold Coast suburb from Coomera and Hope Island in the north to Tweed Heads in the south, with no travel surcharges. One call, one team, one price — from measure through to a finished, sealed and ready-to-walk timber floor.
What's included
- Free in-home measure and fixed written quote
- Solid hardwood or engineered timber in a choice of species, colours and board widths
- Subfloor inspection and preparation, including levelling where needed
- Professional installation — floating, glue-down or secret nailed
- Skirting, scotia and threshold trims supplied and fitted
Why timber flooring suits Gold Coast homes
Solid timber can be sensitive to Gold Coast humidity, expanding and contracting with seasonal moisture changes — which is why engineered timber is often the more practical choice for Queensland homes. Its multi-layer cross-bonded construction stays dimensionally stable through humid summers and dry winters, resisting cupping and gapping. Engineered boards can also be installed over concrete slabs common to single-storey Gold Coast homes, and many ranges can be sanded and refinished decades later — giving you the warmth and beauty of real timber without the climate risks of solid boards.
Engineered timber flooring vs solid timber on the Gold Coast
Solid timber boards are milled from a single piece of hardwood and can be sanded many times over their life. Engineered timber flooring has a real hardwood top layer bonded to a stable multi-ply or composite core. Because the core resists movement, engineered timber is generally the safer choice in humid Queensland conditions and over concrete slabs, and it can be installed faster with less disruption.
Solid Australian hardwoods such as blackbutt and spotted gum remain popular for their warmth and character, while wide-board European oak in engineered form suits modern coastal homes.
Popular timber species and looks
- Blackbutt: light, even tones that suit coastal and Hamptons-style homes
- Spotted gum: rich variation and strong character, very hard-wearing
- European oak (engineered): wide boards in light, natural and smoked tones
- Darker stains: dramatic in formal living and dining rooms
Installing timber the right way
Timber is a natural material that moves with humidity, so installation practice matters. We allow boards to acclimatise, check the slab is flat, use the right underlay or adhesive for the product, and leave correct expansion gaps. Getting these details right is what stops cupping, gapping and squeaks down the track.
We will talk you through care as well: felt pads under furniture, a good entry mat, and cleaning with a lightly damp mop rather than a wet one. See our flooring cost guide for typical timber price ranges.
Timber flooring cost and installation methods
As a guide, timber flooring costs about $110 to $200 per m² supplied and installed on the Gold Coast. Where a floor sits in that range depends on the species, board width, finish and installation method.
Engineered boards are usually floated over an underlay or direct-stuck to the slab with a flexible adhesive. Solid timber floorboards are nailed or secret-nailed to joists or battens, or direct-stuck to a prepared slab. Pre-finished boards are ready to walk on once laid, while raw boards need sanding and coating after they are laid. As timber floor installers, we recommend the method that suits your subfloor, and our engineered vs solid timber guide explains the trade-offs for anyone comparing wood flooring options.
Caring for timber floors in a coastal climate
Good timber floors last for decades when they are looked after. Keep sand and grit out with entry mats, use felt pads under chairs and tables, and clean with a vacuum and a lightly damp mop. Close blinds during the harshest afternoon sun to reduce colour change, and wipe up water promptly. Engineered timber with a durable factory finish is the easiest option for busy family homes, and solid boards can be sanded and recoated when they eventually show wear.
Timber flooring supply and installation across the Gold Coast
Streatfield Flooring supplies and installs engineered and solid timber flooring from Coomera and Hope Island in the north to Tweed Heads in the south. We are a family-owned business based in Mudgeeraba, and our mobile showroom brings timber samples to your home, so you can compare species, board widths and finishes in your own light and next to your own walls and furniture before you decide.
Your quote covers the whole job: removal of the old flooring, subfloor preparation and levelling, supply and installation of the boards, and the trims where the timber meets tiles, carpet or other floors. Stairs can be included in the same quote, so a timber living area and a matching staircase are handled by one team.
Timber suits living areas, bedrooms and hallways. For bathrooms and laundries we suggest vinyl plank or hybrid instead. In apartments, check your body corporate by-laws and acoustic requirements first, as many buildings set a minimum acoustic rating for hard-surface floors and underlays.
Helpful guides
- Flooring cost on the Gold Coast (2026 price guide)
- Hybrid vs vinyl plank flooring
- Best flooring for Gold Coast homes
- Apartment flooring and body corporate acoustic rules
- Engineered vs solid timber flooring
- Best flooring for pets and kids
- How to prepare for flooring installation
- Can you lay flooring over tiles?
- Carpet vs hybrid flooring for bedrooms
- Waterproof flooring for laundries and wet areas
Gold Coast suburbs we service
Based in Mudgeeraba, our team covers every Gold Coast suburb from Coomera and Hope Island in the north to Tweed Heads in the south. No travel surcharges. See all service areas or our flooring cost guide.
Other flooring we install
Frequently asked questions
Ready to get started?
Call 0405 151 101 for a free timber measure and quote across the Gold Coast.