We use sanding machines by Lagler UK. This German company was established in 1956 and Lagler have pioneered the floor sanding machine industry with revolutionary designs and dust-extraction technology.

The sanders come with cloth bags that filters out dust as it is created by the sanding process. The dust is retained them in sealed containers, this enables us to sand large volumes of wood floors cleanly and safely. Some of the important features of these machines include the following:

• High powered aggressive sanding
• Extremely low dust emissions
• Change belts in seconds
• 3x adjustable pressure

Dust free sanding is good for our customers as it speeds up the job and reduces the mess, it is important for our workers as wood dust is damaging to health if exposure happens over weeks and years.

Dust free sanding machines speed up the job

Using dust free sanding machines means that the job can be done quicker with less mess. We will obviously check the floor thoroughly but the way these machines work dust free means that we can get on with applying the finish.

You can then choose from a wide variety of finishes for your floor. These can be lacquers, oils, hardwax or oils depending on the type of appearance and durability required. All of the finishes that we use are environmentally friendly and are hard-wearing. Some finishes may not be suitable for high footfall areas but we can advise on what is suitable.

Don’t be put off your floors sanded because of a fear that there will be lots of dust and mess. This is true of inferior machinery or inexperienced tradesmen, but with our dust free floor sanding service there really is no need to worry. If you are considering having your wood floor sanding then call Cameron on 07836 659115 or email for a free no obligation quote at our contact page.

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It’s a tough but beautiful floor that can survive the worst of children, pets and other challenges and still, with some cleaning, be restored to its original state.

There will come a point when you need to consider floor sanding and sealing  in order to fully restore the beauty of the original wooden floor.

The advantage of wood is that you don’t need to throw it away. Simply sanding and sealing your floor can transform your floor so it’s like having a completely new floor.

When to get your floor sanded

Here are some examples of when you should think about getting your floor sanded:

Your floor looks dull

When the wooden floor is first installed and varnished, it will look beautiful. When it gets dirty or dusty then you clean the floor and being wood it should look look nearly as good as new. There will be a point when your floor looks dull and no amount of cleaning and polishing will lift the appearance.

Professional floor sanding, staining and sealing with varnish will return your floor to its freshly installed appearance.

Your floor is becoming uneven

If some parts of the floor are raised compared to other parts then there might be some issues with the underlying surface. Damp or mould can cause this. It is best to get a professional view as this type of issue cannot go untreated.

Strange smells from the floor

When your floor is starting to smell then it’s a sign that something has entered the surface or there are moulds or algae growing underneath the floor. Again it’s important to seek professional advice as we can trace and correct the problem.

Your floor is wearing in some high footfall areas

Wooden floors are very hard wearing but some areas will show signs of wear if they are particularly high footfall areas. We can repair floors and then sand and finish so it breathes new life into your floor.

The beauty of wooden floors means they can be fixed sanded and sealed for as good as new finish!

Get in touch for a quote at our contact page or call Cameron on 07836 659115. See examples of our domestic floor sanding and treatment.

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