Affordable Parquet Restoration in Rickmansworth

Many homeowners and businessmen opt for installing authentic wooden floors to achieve a classy charming environment, however often forget wood is not everlasting and one must take good care of it to maintain its stability and appearance. That includes sanding and restoration services once in a while, depending on the timber. You better be careful and talk to a professional before requesting such a service, as sanding is not an option at all for some wooden surfaces.

Parquet sanding, in particular, can be extremely tricky, so do not lean on the average online tutorials on how to handle it yourself. You could save money that way, that’s true, but it’s better to delegate this task to experts, so you can enjoy great final results. Call, our professional sanders, as they have a lot of experience in the industry! Besides them, satisfying work for affordable prices is guaranteed. Assuming that many customers would easily ignore our offer with a pinch of scepticism, we’ve decided to summarise the entire sanding process for you, to give a clearer idea of the skills you need to possess to do this job right.

Similar to other home repair and renovation tasks, meticulous preparation is required, as well as using the right equipment, tools and products. Devoting enough time to get it all done is also crucial. First thing is to examine the entire floor for unstable blocks, which may not be attached well enough to the underfloor, therefore they cause annoying squeaky sounds and stability issues.

It’s quite common for the boards to have gaps between them, which develop with time with the contraction of the wood, especially if exposed to certain environmental influences. The sanding preparation is the best time to take care of these gaps and glue down any planks that have become loose. It’s also imperative to clean well the whole base with a detergent that dissolves wax, especially if dealing with old parquet. Usually, there are a couple of layers, which would get in the way of the sanders. In case you are laying a brand-new parquet, the underfloor must be cleaned and levelled as well.

А concern any owner should clear out beforehand before the sanding is the current thickness of the timber. It comes in handy to know the number of times the parquet has been sanded through the years or if it has been restored ever. Our machines may scrub out way too much material, which might denude some tongues and grooves. To save ourselves the stress of any unforeseen problem, our team usually tries to go as fine as the equipment permits.

Staining is always recommended for any wood renovation, as it provides some extra protection by sealing the timber itself. Our craftsmen stain the surface in sections; therefore we work towards the doorway so that we don’t ruin the newly stained floor. Most stains need at least one night to dry completely.

The last part of the cycle is the finishing procedure. Choosing the best product at this point is important. Usually, oils and waxes are recommended, mostly because they seem to show off the beauty of the restored floor in a marvellous way. Another advantage is that they create a protective layer, which prevents dirt and moisture from penetrating the wood and possibly destroying it. Traditionally a couple of coats are applied; the last one is usually left un-sanded.

This is just a short resume of the sanding routine. For further information and additional details, call us at 020 70360623, make an appointment, and get yourself a perfectly looking parquet, just a phone call away!