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PRODUCTS > Sand and Polish
Most flooring, whether timber, parquetry or cork, can be sanded and polished to bring them back to life.
A well sanded and polished floor can add significant value to your home, not to mention bringing life back to your existing floor.
Preparation for Sanding and Coating
If building or renovating, the start date for sanding and coating floors is critical, particularly in relation to other trades.
Carpentry, electrical, plastering, plumbing and glazing must be completed before work on the floor can commence.
Any silicone or silicone based product which comes in contact with the floor after sanding but prior to any of the three coats will cause rejection of the coating. Silicone is often found on the footware of plumbers and glaziers.
It is recommended that all painting except for the final coat on skirting boards be completed. The final coat can be applied to the skirting after completion of the floors. Carpets should be laid after the floors are finished.
Unless specifically agreed to and quoted for, all furniture should be removed together with all floor coverings including staples, tacks etc.
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Preparation Tips for the Home Owner
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Use masking tape and paper to seal access areas such as fireplaces and vents that could allow dust to enter the room. |
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Cover light fittings to prevent dust from gathering on them. |
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Fold curtains into green garbage bags and seal at the top. |
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Cover all non-movable furnishings using paper, drop sheets or plastic (using masking tape to secure). |
What you can expect when your floors are professionally coated
Sanding and finishing a beautiful timber floor is a skill acquired over many years. Bear in mind that as all the work is done by hand controlled machines and applicators, there will be evidence of this in the floor. Furthermore, as you live on the floor, it will gain a character and feel that is unique to your home. This is all part of the beauty of owning a timber floor.
What we provide you with
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A thorough explanation of the work to be carried out at the time of quote.
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A comprehensive quote detailing all the work to be carried out.
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Expert sanding and coating.
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Nail holes, knot holes and gaps at the end of boards to be filled with the appropriate filler.
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A coating that will provide many years of beauty, providing that it is properly maintained
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What not to expect
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A completely dust free environment.
Modern sanding machinery is fitted with dust collecting equipment and sanders will endeavour to clean dust away by vacuuming and wiping down surfaces. However, it is virtually impossible, to totally eliminate dust from the job. This has a couple of consequences:
- There will always be some dust particles that settle on the newly finished surfaces
- There will be an amount of dust throughout the rest of the house
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Removal of deep cuts such as those from carpet trimming knives or deep gouges in the boards.
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Removal of stains from within the boards and around nail holes such as animal urine and water marks.
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Filling of gaps between the boards. These gaps are not filled because subsequent shrinking and expansion in the timber will cause cracking in the filler.
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Do not expect boards damaged by borers to have the same gloss level as those in good condition.
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Do not expect any areas filled with putty to have the same feel as the timber after application of coatings.
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Things you should be aware of
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Any silicone on a floor will cause rejection of subsequent coats of polyurethane. Silicone or silicone based products also include Fabulon, hair spray and fly sprays.
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12 volt down lights may produce a cobweb effect on the coatings.
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You may get slight markings on skirting boards from contact with sanding equipment. As such, it is recommended to leave the painting of skirting boards until after the floors are finished.
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Black Japan or stain around the perimeter of some older timber floors may produce a two-tone effect which can not be helped.
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You are likely to get some variation in colour and grain between new and old boards.
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