Floor sanding, explained
Straight answers on what floor sanding involves, what it costs, and how to keep a restored floor looking right — written by the people doing the work.
eco friendly floor sanding dorchester
Choosing an eco-friendly stain is about more than picking a fashionable colour. You need to consider the existing timber, the finish’s ingredients, how the room is used and how carefully the work is carried out. Restoring an existing timber floor can avoid the waste and disruption of replacement. Water-based, low-VOC and natural finishes…
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georgian floor restoration blandford
A Georgian pine floor rewards patience, restraint and a careful reading of the room. You can often retain far more of its character by repairing selectively rather than aiming for a perfectly uniform new-looking surface. Inspect the boards, repairs and historic finishes before deciding how much to sand. Protect period joinery and resolve…
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staining pine floorboards grey
Pine can take stain beautifully, but its soft grain, knots and resin make preparation and testing especially important. Sand back to a clean, even surface before applying colour. Test grey, greige and dark oak shades on representative boards. Use thin, controlled coats to avoid patchiness and lap marks. Seal the colour with a…
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sanding engineered wood vs solid oak
Sanding engineered wood vs solid oak: Know the Difference Before You Start, because the two floors may look similar but do not offer the same sanding margin. Solid oak can usually be sanded more times because the plank is wood throughout. Engineered wood may be sandable, but its hardwood wear layer must be…
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