Specialist Wood Floor Restoration in Rickmansworth

If you‘ve opted for installing a wooden floor either in your home or business premises, you must be aware of the special care and maintenance it requires regularly, to remain shiny, glorious and solid. It’s always best to hire yourself an expert to sand, seal, stain and finish the surface, even though it’s an additional expense. Anyway, the results here are what count, and trusting us for the job guarantees you nothing else but satisfaction with your preferences and requirements, no matter how sophisticated and demanding they might be.

We want to spare you the stress of handling the maintenance yourself, as sanding and refinishing is hard work, errors stand out clearly, and any unforeseen issues can pop up at any given moment. Cheer up, there is nothing to worry about! Our team can handle any solid wood transformation or renovation procedure. Once our team is finished with the sanding process, your base will look brand-new. We take preference in sanding solid wood for a reason: the procedure here is much easier and takes less time, in comparison with engineered floors or parquet. Another thing is that solid floors can be homey, especially if you’ve decided to invest in exotic timber. Let us answer some frequently asked questions that usually trouble any solid wood lovers.

Generally, sanding recently installed floors is mandatory, to even out the surface, while old ones need regular sanding, so the worn with the time wood finish can be renovated. The process usually transforms the overall look and character of the room. Solid wood sanding techniques depend on several parameters the team should take into account from the very beginning. The current condition of the wood, flatness and even the kind of finish used on the floor so far may affect our approach and primary plan for any individual project. To be able to ensure fulfilling results, an initial test is a good idea, for the craftsmen to find out how easily the wood sands off. Hardwood floors are usually quite thick, however, our experts prefer to make sure firsthand!

The sanding procedure includes several stages, depending on the floor’s condition.

• The first step is removing any screw or nail heads, we use a metal detector to detect every single one, including the hidden ones.
• We start with around 36 or 40-grit sandpaper, up to 120 grit for the final sand.
• The dust left off is perfect for filling holes or gaps between the planks.
• We carry out a few final sands to even the surface and prepare it for the last finish.
• We apply wood finish products during the staining, sealing and recoating procedures which follow the sanding.

What about floor repair? Quite often it turns out additional repairs are in order, before any other restoration procedure, we’ve seen and treated countless wood flaws. The critical point here is identifying the type of timber and the technique used back when the floor was being installed (glued, nailed, a floating base, etc.), to be able to repair any damage accordingly. We have professionals for this, but it would be helpful if you let us know the name of the supplier of the timber so we could look for a match, as close as possible to the current wood. Still, hovering? Call us at 020 70360623 and get a free consultation!