Flooring for Albert Park homes
Albert Park runs from the lake and its parkland to the beach along Beaconsfield Parade, with village shops on Dundas Place and Bridport Street, about 17 km by road from our Huntingdale showroom. Grand Victorian homes and terraces fill its streets, many renovated with modern extensions at the back.
When it comes to timber, the first big choice is the species.
Oak or Australian timber?
- Engineered oak (from $89/m²) has a calm, even grain and takes light, natural and smoked tones well. It suits both period rooms and modern extensions.
- Australian species (about $130/m²) such as blackbutt and spotted gum have more colour variation and character, from honey to warm brown.
- Hardness: spotted gum and blackbutt are generally harder than oak, so they resist dents a little better in busy areas.
- Plank or herringbone: both come in either, at the same price per m² as plank; herringbone installation is quoted at the measure.
See worked examples in our timber flooring price guide.
About CarpetAce
- Family-owned, with more than 40 years in flooring.
- Founded in 2010 by Tony Chalhoub, a carpet installer for more than 20 years.
- Every job measured and quoted by people who know how to install it.
- Rated 5.0 from more than 300 Google reviews, with floors in thousands of Melbourne homes.
Prices at a glance
| Flooring | Supply price per m² |
|---|---|
| Engineered oak, plank or herringbone | From $89 |
| Engineered Australian species, plank or herringbone | About $130 |
| Wool and wool-blend carpet, mid-range | $68.30 |
| Premium wool carpet | About $110 |
| Designer and patterned wool carpet | About $123 |
Engineered timber installs at $28/m² floating or $35/m² glued down. Prices include GST. For a rough figure for your own rooms, try our instant price guide.
Albert Park flooring questions
Which timber suits a modern rear extension?
Wider boards in a light oak or a pale Australian species suit open-plan extensions. We can carry the same floor through to the original rooms or change at a doorway.
Can you lay timber over underfloor heating?
It depends on the range: some engineered boards are approved for underfloor heating and some aren’t. Tell us at the measure and we’ll show you suitable ranges.
Can I see timber samples before deciding?
Yes. The mobile showroom brings oak and Australian species to your home, so you can compare them in your own light.
Booking a measure
Call 0425 552 816 or send an enquiry and we’ll arrange a time. We measure every room, bring the samples with us and email your written quote within 24 hours. Prefer to browse first? Visit our Huntingdale showroom, 52 Hargreaves St, by private appointment.
Nearby areas we service
Other suburbs near Albert Park that we cover: Middle Park, South Melbourne, St Kilda West, Port Melbourne and St Kilda. See every suburb we service.
Book your free measure
Call 0425 552 816 or send an enquiry, and we’ll arrange a time to measure up in Albert Park and bring the samples with us.