Floorboard stain and polish quote

[Lonks]

Was just hoping to get some opinions on what a reasonable quote is for staining and polishing my floorboards. We have 65sqm of boards that I want stained in a dark wlanut colour (by hand, not tinting) and polished in a satin finish and I've been quoted between $2500 and $3000.

Any advice on the above, or other general experiences with this would be great. Thanks!

[Gaza]

should be around 25 bucks sand and polish
then add another 25 bucks for staining
also depends where you live
would try to get an Aussi to do it, as a lot of floor sanders are new Aust's and new to the game.

[BrisBen]

Not quite sure if I agree with the "get an Aussie to do it"

The guy who did my floors was a Greek migrant - albeit 20 years ago!

The only thing people notice with my reno is the floors and how good they look

Thing is - this guy came to Australia with a trade - Parquetry!

I have yet to find an "Aussie" who has completed a 4 year apprenticeship solely in the laying, preparation and finishing of timber floors.

New Australians have the skills - it just takes a little more understanding...