12 min from Templestowe Lower
Flooring for Templestowe Lower — Knock-Down Rebuilds, 60s Red Bricks & Renaissance Renovations
8 km from Nunawading via Manningham Road — local team, fifty years experience
Templestowe Lower is in the middle of a renaissance. With the freeway extension nearing completion, this established pocket of Manningham is now seen as one of the strongest established-area opportunities in the eastern suburbs — and the housing stock is changing fast. The classic 1960s and 70s red-brick homes (most of them on suspended timber joists rather than slab) are increasingly being knocked down and replaced with brand-new family homes. Alongside that, plenty of original red bricks are being kept and renovated through to a high standard. Either path lands at the same point: a flooring decision for a home that is going to be lived in, sold to a discerning buyer, or both. We work across the full picture here — flooring out the new builds before settlement and finishing the renovations of the homes worth keeping. Mandarin-speaking staff, Manningham agent relationships, and the technical detail this market expects.
We Are Locals, Not a Franchise — and We Quote the Whole Project
We have staff who live close to Templestowe Lower, and our installers have worked across this suburb for years — both on knock-down rebuilds going through final fit-out and on renovations of the original red brick homes. We are independent, with over fifty years of combined experience between our showroom and installation teams. We know how to read a 1960s suspended floor before quoting on it, we know which products are right for a brand-new build versus a renovation, and we work closely with the leading estate agents across the Manningham area, who refer us to vendors and buyers in Templestowe Lower regularly. Open 7 days, free measure and quote, with the same Mandarin-capable service we offer across the cluster.
- 50+Years combined experience
- 550+Carpet colours in stock
- 1,500sqm across two superstores
Flooring for Templestowe Lower Homes
European Oak Engineered Hardwood
European Oak engineered hardwood is the default specification for new builds and high-end renovations in Templestowe Lower — wide planks, refined grade, real timber that holds resale value as the area lifts.
Triexta & SDN Carpet
Godfrey Hirst Triexta for bedrooms in both new builds and renovations — soft, durable, stain-resistant. The right answer for the bedroom level whether the home is fifty years old or twelve months old.
Wool Carpet
Hycraft by Godfrey Hirst wool carpet for master suites where natural fibre and a premium feel are part of the brief — a fit for the renovation work happening across Templestowe Lower.
Water-Resistant Laminate
Premium water-resistant laminate as the smart cost-effective hard floor — aluminium oxide wear layer, strong UV stability, often the better technical specification than hybrid at the same price point.
Hybrid Flooring
Water-resistant SPC hybrid as a value option for new build family zones — MVB always specified as standard. Particularly suitable where moisture incidents are a real risk.
Rugs
Acoustic softness and visual warmth across hard floor zones — rugs available for same-day selection in our Nunawading showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — and we work on a lot of them. Templestowe Lower is one of the most active KDR pockets in the eastern suburbs right now, especially with the freeway extension wrapping up. We typically come in once the build is structurally complete and the slab and any upstairs subfloor are ready, then specify and install the floors before the home goes to market or is moved into. We are happy to coordinate with builders, project managers, and selling agents on timing.
Most of the original red bricks here are on suspended timber joists rather than slab. That changes the conversation. Engineered European Oak, hybrid, or laminate can all work as long as the suspended floor is sound and flat — we assess and quote any required preparation on the same visit. Carpet upstairs (or in the bedrooms) is usually Triexta or wool depending on budget and brief. We will recommend based on what we actually see at the measure, not on what we have on the most stock of.
We think so. The freeway extension changes the access picture, and established suburbs that already had good housing stock and good schools tend to be the ones that re-rate when access improves. Across our customer base in Templestowe Lower we are seeing a mix of long-term residents renovating to stay, owners renovating to sell into the lift, and builders fitting out new homes for new buyers. Good flooring carries a clear premium across all three categories.
For a renovation of a 60s red brick — hybrid or engineered timber downstairs and carpet upstairs — a typical install runs 3–4 days. New builds are often quicker because the substrate is already clean and prepared. Engineered hardwood with full preparation typically runs 4–6 days for larger homes. Your formal quote will include a specific installation window.
Come In from Templestowe Lower
From Templestowe Lower, take Manningham Road or Bulleen Road to the Eastern Freeway, then exit at Springvale Road toward Whitehorse Road. We are at 341–343 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading — approximately 8 km and 12 minutes from Templestowe Lower. Our Hawthorn East showroom is also a viable stop if you are heading into the city — stay on the Eastern Freeway and it is approximately 14 km, call (03) 9696 9998. Open 7 days at both locations. Call (03) 9894 4688 for Nunawading.
- Phone
- (03) 9894 4688
- Hours
- Open 7 Days, 10am – 5pm
- Drive time
- 12 min · 8 km