Carpet Removal & Floor Reveal
Priced POA
Half the timber floors on the Peninsula are hidden under carpet installed forty years ago. Original hardwood — often Blackbutt, Cypress or Baltic Pine — laid straight after the house was built, then covered when carpet became fashionable in the seventies.
We lift the carpet, pull the gripper strips and staples, and give you an honest assessment of what’s underneath before you commit to a sand-and-polish.
Sometimes the answer is yes: the timber is sound, worth sanding, and will look better than any new floor you could buy. Sometimes it’s no: the boards are too damaged, wrong species, or covered in adhesive residue that isn’t worth chasing. Either way, we tell you straight.
OUR PROCESS
- 01 Book a reveal visit — usually a half day.
- 02 Lift carpet, underlay and gripper strips.
- 03 Remove staples and any adhesive residue.
- 04 Assess board condition, species and viability.
- 05 Provide a straight-talking recommendation and, if you want to proceed, a sand-and-polish quote.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- POA for the reveal — small flat fee, refunded if you proceed with sanding.
- Honest assessment before you commit.
- Common in Frankston, Seaford and Carrum Downs on 1950s-70s stock.
- Often reveals hardwood worth restoring.
COMMON QUESTIONS
How do I know if there’s hardwood under my carpet?
Peek in an inconspicuous corner — behind a wardrobe or under a heavy piece of furniture. If you see planks with visible grain, it’s probably worth a reveal visit.
What if the boards are damaged from staples and gripper?
Common in older houses. Most stapling damage sands out. Deep gripper-strip nail lines at the room perimeter can usually be filled and made invisible after coating.
How much does the reveal cost?
A small flat fee for the visit — POA depending on room size. Refunded against the sand-and-polish quote if you proceed.
What if the timber underneath is pine, not hardwood?
Cypress and Baltic pine are both worth sanding and coating — they have their own character. We’ll show you what to expect.
What if the floor has been painted or has old glue on it?
Sandable, though it adds time. Old bitumen adhesive from underlay is the hardest to remove and we’ll flag it as a cost factor.
Can we keep the carpet in some rooms and reveal others?
Yes — common approach. Living areas often reveal well while bedrooms stay carpeted for warmth and sound.
How much extra height do we lose without carpet?
Usually 15-20mm of stack height. Doors may need trimming at the bottom.
Is it worth doing on a 1950s Frankston house?
Often yes. Frankston homes of that era were almost always laid with Cypress or hardwood over battens. The reveal is worth doing before you decide.