Good floor preparation is the key to a high quality finish on any floor, whether it is cork, timber, or bamboo.
A variety of floor preparation procedures need to be followed in the preparation process, some of these are listed below.
Concrete Floors
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Must be sanded clean
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Holes and cracks must be filled
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Any silicone to be removed and area thoroughly washed with solvent
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Remove all paint
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Timber Floors
Inspect floor to establish whether it is suitable for hardboard underlay to be installed. If not, the floor will have to be rough sanded and any squeaky boards will need to be nailed down
Chipboard or Ply Floors
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Sand joins level
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Fill all nail or screw holes
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Check flooring carefully as ply may de-laminate and chipboard will swell with moisture.
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Finishes
Solvent polyurethanes
These are the most common polyurethanes used today. Available in matt, satin & gloss.
Water based polyurethanes
More environmentally friendly & faster drying, essentially allowing faster job completion. Available in satin and gloss.
Decking oils and stains
Used on external decks because they last longer than straight oil finishes. Available in a satin finish.