Turpentine Floor Sanding
Appearance
Reddish-brown, deepening over time. Moderately coarse, interlocked grain. Can have a slightly rough texture even when sanded.
Sanding Turpentine Floors
Interlocked grain needs care -- work through the grits properly. Silica content dulls blades and abrasives faster than expected for its hardness rating. Not as commonly available now -- often found in older homes being re-sanded.
Best Finish for Turpentine
Bona Traffic HD or Mega EVO. The coarse grain benefits from a primer coat (Bona Prime Classic UX) to seal the surface before topcoating.
Caring for Turpentine Floors
Extremely resistant to marine borers (used in Sydney Harbour wharves for over a century) and fire-resistant. Standard timber floor care.
Turpentine Floor Sanding FAQs
How do you sand Turpentine floors?Interlocked grain needs care -- work through the grits properly. Silica content dulls blades and abrasives faster than expected for its hardness rating. Not as commonly available now -- often found in older homes being re-sanded.
What is the recommended finish for Turpentine?Bona Traffic HD or Mega EVO. The coarse grain benefits from a primer coat (Bona Prime Classic UX) to seal the surface before topcoating.
How hard is Turpentine?Turpentine has a Janka hardness of 9.8 kN and a durability rating of Class 1.
How do you maintain Turpentine floors?Extremely resistant to marine borers (used in Sydney Harbour wharves for over a century) and fire-resistant. Standard timber floor care.
Need a floor sander for your Turpentine floor?
FSA Network floor sanders work with Turpentine regularly. Contact one directly:
Select Timber Flooring -- 0432 008 638 (Lake Macquarie)
Skandi Flooring -- 0414 851 437 (Newcastle)
Stag Timber Floors -- 0475 509 863 (Central Coast)
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Floor Sanding Australia | floorsandingaustralia.com | Updated 2026-04-10