When should I get my floor sanded?

ad-awf — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:48:52 +0000

When you have a wooden floor, you’ll quickly understand its benefits.

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.

Herringbone parquet 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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Floor sanding – why you should always use a professional

ad-awf — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:43:10 +0000

Wooden floors are beautiful, hard wearing surfaces and very desirable for period and more modern properties alike. In theory the job of floor sanding is pretty straightforward. You don’t need a qualification like plumbing or electrical work so it’s understandable when people are tempting into think they can go down the DIY route.

In practice the job is difficult to do well. And it needs to be done to a professional standard as you will be living with the results for a very long time.

Why floor sanding is difficult in practice for DIYers

Oak domestic floor before and after

Sanding machines can be hired. However sanding machines are incredibly powerful and need a lot of practice to master. There is a risk that they can destroy your floor if you have not used them before.

Floor sanding is very strenuous labour and requires a lot of strategic effort and planning. It’s difficult to estimate how much effort it is if you have never done it before. There is also the issue of protecting yourself, your family and pets and your furniture from the dust and mess.

For a large floor, you’ll need lots of tarpaulins and dust sheets and your room will be out action for longer than it would be if a professional was doing the job.

Selecting the right varnish for your floor

Once the floor has been sanded then the finish needs to be selected carefully.

For environmental and safety purposes you might be tempted to choose a water based varnish. Unfortunately this is not suitable for some woods. For example a water based varnish on Rosewood may cause discoloration in a very expensive product.

If you use a solvent based varnish then the worker needs the right personal protective equipment which is expensive to buy or hire.

In short, unless it’s a very small job, you should always get a quote from a professional. When you get the quote think about how long it would it take you to do the job, how much extra equipment you need to buy or hire costs and the disruption involved from taking everything out of a room and protecting your walls and ceilings.