Rivergum Floors

Superior Craftsmanship is Rivergum Floors

Rivergum Floors is a renowned business specialising in the preparation and finishing of timber floor boards, with over fifteen years of experience in water based stains and finishes. Our work is a testament to our commitment to quality and superior craftsmanship, and we pride ourselves on our ability to provide our clients in Albury and surrounding areas with the best possible finish for their timber floors.

At Rivergum Floors, we understand that the preparation of your flooring will ultimately determine the quality of the final product. That's why we approach each floor with the attitude that quality is our top priority. Our team of skilled professionals ensures that each floor is sanded to the highest standard, resulting in polished wooden floors that complement their environment.

We are confident in all standard market finishes and use only the best quality products on your floor, giving our clients a wear surface of high integrity. Over the years, we have focused our attention on using non-toxic, hard-wearing water based polyurethane finishes, much to our customers' satisfaction. Our services include but are not limited to new floors, old floors, recycled timber, re-sand, re-coat, parquetry, water based finishes, staining, liming, and resin wax oil.

History

Rivergum Floors came into existence in 2002 after our founder gained experience working with one of Melbourne's longest established family businesses in the timber floor industry. With over fifteen years of experience, we have established a solid reputation for delivering quality craftsmanship. We specialise in water based finishes and stains, oil and wax products, which are superior in appearance and have obvious health and environmental benefits. We use products that are at the forefront of the latest technology and highest quality, providing our clients with floors of high integrity.

We assess each timber floor individually and commit to combining your needs with our expertise to create the best result for your floor, whether new or old, providing you with years of satisfaction.

Maintenance

How you live on your floor depends on the individual household, but there are some measures you can take to lengthen its life. At Rivergum Floors, we can help you maintain your flooring to ensure its good looks. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Use rugs and mats in high traffic areas.
• Regular cleaning of the floor with dust mops will keep grit off, which can scratch.
• Always use floor cleaner designed for timber floors.
• Minimize direct light on the floor as it will discolour over time.
• Place felt or other forms of protection to the feet of chairs and base of furniture.
• When moving furniture, always lift off the floor where possible.
• Depending on the environment, wear and product, a recoat to lengthen the life of the floor is advisable.

What you can expect from your floor:

Each timber floor is unique, and each product has its own characteristics, therefore, the finished result may vary from expectation. An old floor cannot be expected to look like a new floor; some stains and scratches will not come out with sanding. Some nails have black staining that runs through the board. Natural oil, waxes leave the floor looking very natural, and certain varieties are easy to repair when damaged or scratched. No blistering or delamination. Water based products are natural in appearance, minimal yellowing, non-toxic, fast drying, no edge bonding, and allow timber to move naturally. Hard wearing with consistent sheen levels. Solvent-based products are strong and allow for a more durable finish.