Floor Board Restoration

Over 25 years experience
London and home counties
Minimal dust
Quality assured
Night time availability
Experienced certified staff
Strong commitment to delivering the best service

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eSTABLISHED IN 1995

We set up our business in 1995. We are Members of The Guild of Master Craftsmen and take pride in our work. These days we take extra care when it comes to health and safety.

Exceptional expertise

Our specialist teams, have an impressive breadth of experience, offering you the most professional service in our industry.

Our heritage

We draw on over 30 years of Floor Sanding experience, successfully managing and expanding our business as well as our customer base for the repeat business.

Our Promise

To deliver a 1st class service that remains highly competitive, we know we must constantly evolve and develop our products and services to stay ahead of our competitors.

No hidden extras with our quotes

We have qualified and experienced estimators that cover the south east of England. Our services teams work from our head office in London.

Technology

Because we are part of the “FLOOR SANDER HIRE GROUP”, our buying power and insight to the latest up to date machinery is what keeps us apart from our competitors. We boast more professional machinery than any other company in the UK.

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Over 25 years experience
London and home counties
Minimal dust
Quality assured
Night time availability
Experienced certified staff
Strong commitment to delivering the best service
To arrange a free, no-obligation on-site consultation contact us today!

Floor Board Restoration & installation Services London & Home Counties

Wooden flooring has a number of advantages, including its original appearance, longevity, and inexpensive restoration costs.

If you appreciate the beauty of wood flooring but are hesitant to replace or maintain it, restoration may be an excellent choice for you. This option can, in fact, help you save time and money.

We have been serving customers since 1995 in London and the Home Counties. We offer Floor Board Restoration services and will come to your home or premises to do a free consultation.

Very professional, as clean as possible, good communication on schedule.

Mo arrived on time was very friendly and professional. Unfortunately I couldn't move my sofas out of the room as they wouldn't fit through the door. He worked effectively and efficiently around them. My floor is beautiful. Would not hesitate to recommend them. Thanks again guys. Well done. Lovely job.

Your company provided a great service from start to finish. They delivered on every promise they made and didn’t skimp on quality whilst providing fantastic value.

I used floor-sanding to refurbish the whole of my London flat. I was a little apprehensive to have tradesman in my flat whilst I was on business but they delivered on time and budget and the work was carried out to very high standards. I would highly recommend floor-sanding.com to anyone

Floor-sanding.com laid new wooden flooring in my whole flat, and the job was done beautifully. They were professional and pleasant throughout the job, and I will certainly be using them again for my next project

Floor-sanding.com was recommended to me by a friend, after looking at their portfolio I had no doubts about working with them. What impressed me the most was the close working relationship shown by the dedicated staff. They were efficient and reliable and the end result was amazing. I will definitely be using them in the future.

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Floor Board Restoration faqs

IS IT WORTHWHILE RESTORING MY WOODEN FLOOR BOARDS?

Wooden flooring has a number of advantages, including its original appearance, longevity, and inexpensive restoration costs. If you appreciate the beauty of wood flooring but are hesitant to replace or maintain it, restoration may be an excellent choice for you. This option can, in fact, help you save time and money.

IS IT IMPORTANT TO SAND THE FLOOR DURING RESTORATION?

Floor sanding is an important phase in the renovation process since it results in a clean, smooth, and level surface.

If done correctly, it ensures a flawless finish. However, sanding an oak, exotic wood, or pine floor, or one that has been oiled, waxed, painted, varnished, old, or damaged, cannot be done on the cheap. This is especially true given the variety of sanding processes available. In particular, blank sanding is used when changing the finish, color, or strips.

WHAT FINISH SHOULD BE CHOSEN FOR A BOARD FLOOR WHEN RESTORING IT?

Wax is the most cost-effective floor finish, but it requires a lot of upkeep. Although varnish removes the natural appearance of the wood (a more or less shiny film of varnish), it is the most durable and easiest to maintain.

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN TO RESTORE MY FLOOR?

When you notice that your floor is worn, has scratches and indentations, is losing its shine, has become badly discoloured, or has broken boards or deformations, you should restore it.

SHOULD I HIRE A PROFESSIONAL TO RESTORE MY FLOOR BOARDS OR DO IT MYSELF?

It is possible to do the work yourself, however, like any other area of expertise, it is preferable to hire an experienced professional to assist you with your flooring restoration project.

HOW MUCH CAN A FLOOR RESTORATION COST?

We price each job as fairly as we can. Please request a free consultation.

Floorboard Restoration

Floor Sanding offers complete and expert wood floorboard restoration services to revive old and worn-down flooring. Below we have created a short guide to explain the key elements of the process.

Oak hardwood restoration with a glossy oil finish.

1. Site Preparation

The first step is to assess the condition of the pre-existing wood flooring. Any soiled, or severely damages planks must be removed and replaced. For a full guide on wood floorboard installation, please visit our page Floorboard Fitting.

2. Sanding

The next step is to sand floor to remove the top layer of worn-down wood. Sanding can only be done on engineered, parquet and hardwood flooring. Cork tile flooring can be refinished with wax, however extensive damage will require complete upheaval. This would also be the case for laminated flooring as it doesn’t contain any real wood.

To sand the floors, a variety of sanding machines can be used to mechanically remove the worn-down layer of wood. Since sanding machines are expensive, it is best to hire them out or have our professional, experienced technicians do the job for you!

Photo: Floor Sander Hire. Bona 8 inch belt sander.

3. Finish

Finally, the floorboards are finished with an oil, lacquer or wax to nourish, protect and enhance the beauty of your flooring. To ensure the finish is applied evenly, a roller can be used to coat the flooring, making sure to apply along the grain of the wood. Each layer must dry before the next is applied. Depending on the product used, 1-3 layers is the benchmark.

Oiled flooring must be replenished with oil every 6-24 months to bolster the protection of the wood. In the event of staining, a touch-up oil in the appropriate colour may be used to create a seamless finish. Lacquered and wax finishes harden over time and thus provide greater protection. As such, refinishing can be considered if and when the coating has worn off.