Many floorboards look in bad condition as they have never seen the light of day. Plumbers, electricians & other trades may have left their mark. This damage can easily be fixed by using reclaimed pine floorboards.
Unless you have plans to restore a fire place we can chase out the concrete hearth. We then uplift the surrounding floor boards and relay filling the void left by the concrete hearth with reclaimed pine floor boards which are secured nailed or glued.
There is no such thing as a dust free floor sanding. The floor sanding machines we use are the most efficient on the market for performance dust collection and they all have built in vacuums to minimise dust.
Yes, floor sanding is reasonably noisy. All our floor sanding team wear ear defenders and face masks. If you live in a flat or semi-detached property it may be worth while informing your neighbours. We keep noise to respectable hours and work between 9am-5pm.
On an average size room of around (12ft x 12ft) to include sanding and staining will take a couple of days.
Yes please. If this is not possible the room will have to be done in two half’s rotating the furniture. This method will be charged at a higher rate.
Gap filling can be done in a few ways. One is to mix resin with wood dust into a paste, this is then pushed into the gaps between the floorboards and left before sanding flush. The second method is to glue wood slivers made up from reclaimed pine wood into the gaps between the floorboards and the sand flush.
Yes. We have wide range of stains to choose from. Test patches can be applied to your floor for you to view and make a choice.
We use a number of professional wood floor lacquers all of which are water based and safe. Our ranges include, BonaKemi, Becker Acroma, Johnston’s & Jenkins. If you would like a natural oil finish, we use Osmo polyx hard oil, available in matt or silk.
If you have plans to decorate your rooms, it is advised to do this after we have sanded & finished your floors. Any work which may involve needing access to beneath your floor should be done before i.e. plumbing and electrical work.
Put a walk off mat at the entrance door, preferably one on the outside and one inside. This will collect dirt and grit which can damage your floor. Vacuum your floors on a regular basis and if necessary you can use a damp cloth or mop with clear water or a suitable cleaning product for wooden floors. Protect your floor by attaching felt pads to the bottom of your furniture.
Apart from looking beautiful, they are hygienic, easy to clean and beneficial to asthma suffers and people with dirt allergy. They do not harbour dust mites found in carpets and are a must for any one with kids and pets.
Attention to detail and honest hard work are our important assets. We make sure we keep you informed from start and finish, ensuring that you are satisfied with the work carried out. Over the years we have built up a reputation for quality and honestly priced work across Brighton & Hove, Sussex, Surrey & Kent. We have gained the recommendation of the Guilds of Masters Craftsman as Floor Sanding Specialists. We are members of the BonaKemi approved contractors.