Floor sanding frequently asked questions

A. Yes, it is. With our modern technology machines the work will be done with minimal dust. Floor sanding machines are virtually dust free due to their powerful suction and large dust collection bags. Of course, we always ensure the room is spotless once the work is done

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A. Yes please. We base our quote on an empty room, moved furniture and floor covering removed. Please see our price guide for additional charges.

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Q. How long does the work take?

A. We can only tell you that on appraising the work to be done. How long depends on conditions, amount of repairs needed and the size of the area. Around 2 days to complete 20 sq m with boards in relatively good condition.

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Q. Do I decorate before sanding process?

A. It can be both ways. We would recommend decorating first. Bear in mind that the edging machine will slightly damage the skirting boards. It would be best to apply the last coat of paint on the skirting boards after the floor is done.

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Q. When can I move my furniture back?

A. The varnish we use is quick drying so you can walk on the floor about 4-5 hours after its last coat wearing just socks. We would recommend light traffic and an extra 24 hours for the varnish to completely cure before placing furniture on the floor.

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A. Yes, please. It is very difficult to find where to park in London and we kindly ask our clients to provide us permits for resident bays.

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A. With wooden floors, this is where the top layer of wood is scarified away, using sandpaper, in order to remove a stained and damaged surface. The process allows the fresher, newer wood, that sits below the surface to be revealed. Now this process can be achieved a number of ways, but the professional way is to use a belt sander. If done professionally, a dustless sander should be used, which will remove the majority of sawdust as it is created, thus keeping the room in question cleaner and helping to create an even result.

Certain wood finishes can clog the abrasive material used to strip the wood back and so this has to be removed first to improve results. Sanding is not of course the only treatment needed on old wooden floors. Sometimes a floor will have been badly pitted, or split and need filling. Floorboards or parquet may be broken or missing and need replacement and repair before the floor can be sanded. In addition, some floorboards have large or unsightly gaps that need filling before the floor is finished and different techniques may be used if appropriate, to achieve this where possible. If a floor has repairs, care must also be taken to replace the wood with an appropriate wood and pattern, or the end result will be affected. For best results the wood types will be matched and similar age wood replacements used to fill gaps if deemed necessary by the technician.

Once a floor has been repaired and sanded, various finishes are available to protect the newly exposed wood and help keep the flooring in good order.

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