SANDING OAK FLOORING

We are enthusiastic about beautiful bamboo flooring and ensuring that worn, damaged or engineered flooring can be revived. Why is this significant?

Wooden floors are so popular and are put within numerous homes and businesses. Daily life means these floors are confronted with challenges which could deteriorate and affect their appearance. This doesn’t have to be a permanent condition.

Even the highest quality oak floors can experience harm which will mean that they are left normally unsightly. The floor sanding work that we complete is always completed to achieve the best possible end.

When we arrived to finish this wood floor restoration undertaking, it had been evident that furniture and wear had ruined this oak flooring. The first picture shows areas where the wood finish had been removed. There were heavy scratches and the end had generally discoloured.

This left a less-than-satisfactory look. Movement of furniture can certainly damage the surface of the wood planks. Heavy furniture will quite literally scratch the existing surface in the planks.

If furniture has been left in any specific place for any period of time then it’s likely that the surface underneath will wind up being a different colour to the rest of the floor. Sun harm will alter the look of the ground and general usage will be less.

This oak floor was fully sanded with our expert sanding machines. This revealed a new layer that was then prepared for finishing. This brought out the beautiful natural wood grain and gave a completely different look to the first floor.

These images reveal how wood floors can be changed via the ground restoration process. We’re passionate about delivering an outstanding service with ongoing customer support.

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PROTECTING YOUR HARDWOOD FLOORING THIS CHRISTMAS

Christmas is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Christmas is a time to relax, eat delicious food, watch our favourite festive movies, and spend a much-needed quality time with our friends and families. With adults having time away from work and kids having time off from school, your house will no doubt be much busier and more crowded than during the remainder of the year. We are here to provide you some very helpful suggestions for the best way to protect your hardwood floors over the Christmas period.

Be careful with your Christmas tree

One of the most exciting areas of the build-up to Christmas is choosing the perfect tree and spending time decorating it. While nothing quite beats the smell and look of an actual tree, many folks will instead opt for an artificial tree for their home. Artificial trees will usually come with a metal or plastic rack, which may scratch your hardwood floors, therefore it is a good idea to place a rug or mat beneath your tree to protect your flooring.

If you can’t live without a real tree, then there are some precautions you should take to minimise any possible damage. Actual trees will need to be stored in a pot, therefore putting something under this to limit the chances of water leaking on your floors is advisable. Real Christmas trees are notorious for dropping needles everywhere as well, so choose its positioning attentively. Attempt to set it into a corner where people will not be always cleaning beyond it and knocking needles off. You should also regularly sweep or vacuum up any loose needles from the ground, to prevent people walking on them, dragging them around your floor.

Be wary of increased foot traffic

As we’ve already said, over Christmas we all enjoy spending some extra time with our families and friends. With this increase in socialising comes an increase in foot traffic in your home, however. Don’t worry though, you do not have to prevent inviting guests in your house for fear of damaging your floor, just refer back to our top tips on entertaining guests in a house with hardwood floors .

TALKING YOU THROUGH THE HARDWOOD FLOORING PROCESS

When you consider how popular hardwood flooring is, there’s still no better way of getting in an expert to place the floors for you. If you’d like the very best and you want your flooring to continue, calling in the hardwood floor expert is the ideal thing to do.

Hardwood flooring is a stunning choice when it comes to floor coverings and so as to become a hardwood floor expert, you truly must understand what you’re talking about. Your hardwood flooring expert will talk you through the options available to you in regards to hardwood flooring to make certain you are totally aware of what’s available

With so many different varieties of wood to choose from when it comes to hardwood floors, it can be hard deciding, however, your hardwood flooring expert ought to have the ability to make it easy and simplify it for you. They will have the ability to tell you which hardness of timber you want to go for along with what colors would best compliment your home and your décor. They will also discuss the methods that will be used to lay your flooring so you’re totally informed about how it’ll be set up.

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The Lightest Wood Types for your property!

The Lightest Wood Types for your property!

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Pine- Pine is a softwood which grows in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 100 species worldwide. It is a soft, white or pale yellow wood which is light weight, straight grained and lacks figure.It resists shrinking and swelling. Knotty pine is often used for decorative effect.Pine is often used for country or provincial furniture.
Ash- There are many species of ash wood, but the white ash is the largest and most commercially important. Ash is a hard, heavy, ring porous hardwood. It has a prominent grain that resembles oak, and a white to light brown colour. Ash can be differentiated from hickory (pecan) which it also resembles, by white dots in the darker summer wood which can be seen with the naked eye. Ash burls have a twisted, interwoven figure. This wood is often less expensive than comparable hardwoods.
Birch- Birch wood is similar to maple. It is light and has smooth graining, but it’s not as strong as maple ! Birch has a natural resonance that is suitable for a room with a piano or violin player. Because if it’s skills, this wood is sometimes used as a tonewood for semiacoustic and acoustic guitar bodies, and occasionally for solid-body guitar bodies. It is also a common material used in mallets for keyboard percussion.

 

SOFTWOODS top 3

SOFTWOODS top 3 

PINE: Pine is a softwood which grows in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 100 species worldwide.

Properties: Pine is a soft, white or pale yellow wood which is light weight, straight grained and lacks figure.It resists shrinking and swelling. Knotty pine is often used for decorative effect.
Uses: Pine is often used for country or provincial furniture. Pickled, whitened, painted and oil finishes are often used on this wood.

ASH: There are 16 species of ash which grow in the eastern United States. Of these, the white ash is the largest and most commercially important.

Properties: Ash is a hard, heavy, ring porous hardwood. It has a prominent grain that resembles oak, and a white to light brown colour. Ash can be differentiated from hickory (pecan) which it also resembles, by white dots in the darker summer wood which can be seen with the naked eye. Ash burls have a twisted, interwoven figure.
Uses: Ash is widely used for structural frames and steam bent furniture pieces. It is often less expensive than comparable hardwoods.

HICKORY: There are 15 species of hickory in the eastern United States, eight of which are commercially important.

Properties: Hickory is one of the heaviest and hardest woods available. Pecan is a species of hickory sometimes used in furniture. It has a close grain without much figure.
Uses: Wood from the hickory is used for structural parts, especially where strength and thinness are required. Decorative hickory veneers are also commonly used.

 

 

TOP 10 HARDEST WOODS

TOP 10 HARDEST WOODS

1. Quebracho – From the Spanish “quebrar hacha,” which literally means
“axe breaker.” Aptly named, wood in the Schinopsis genus is among the
heaviest and hardest in the world.
2. Lignum Vitae -Widely accepted as the hardest wood in the world–this
wood has been listed as an endangered species and is listed in CITES.
Consider Verawood as a very close substitute.
3. Gidgee – This Australian endemic is both very heavy and very strong.
Some pieces are dark enough to be used as an ebony substitute: one that’s
even harder than the original article.
4. Snakewood – It’s easy to see what makes Snakewood so unique–its patterns
and markings resemble the skin of a snake. Limited supply and high demand
make this one of the most expensive woods on eart.
5. Verawood – Sometimes called Argentine Lignum Vitae, this wood is a gem:
inexpensive, great olive-green color, beautiful feathery grain pattern, and
it takes a great natural polish on the lathe.
6. Camelthorn – Formerly classified as a member of the Acacia genus, this
south African hardwood is a tough customer. The wood is stubbornly hard,
and the tree is protected by giant sharp thorns.
7. African Blackwood – In some parts of the world, this wood has achieved
an almost legendary status. Historical evidence points to this wood
(rather than Diospyros spp.) being the original “ebony.”
8. Black Ironwood – Pieces are very seldom seen for sale, as this tree is
too small to produce commercially viable lumber. Like the unrelated
Desert Ironwood, Black Ironwood is an excellent choice for small
turning projects.
9. Katalox / Wamara – Some pieces can be just about a dark as true ebony,
while others are a more reddish brown with black streaks. So much depth
in the Swartzia genus, there’s something for everyone!
10. Cebil- Also known as Curupay or by the exaggerated name Patagonian
Rosewood, Cebil is not a true rosewood. It has a highly variable streaked
appearance not too unlike Goncalo Alves.

The Best Ways to Clean Hardwood Floors

The Best Ways to Clean Hardwood Floors

-Prep your floor for cleaning by sweeping or dust-mopping to get rid of large particles of dirt and debris.
-Use a pH neutral cleaner that will be gentle on your hardwood floors.
-Use a fine spray mist to clean your floor in sections. Avoid putting too much liquid on your floors.
-Use a microfiber mop to clean. Traditional mops can work, but they can leave excess water on your floors.
-Skip using white vinegar and water to clean your floors. Using a specially formulated hardwood floor care cleaner is a smart way to maintain the beauty and look of your floors.

The Top 10 of Floor Sanding Benefits !

The Top 10 of Floor Sanding Benefits !

1.Light reflection improvement
2.Less dust collecting
3.Better foot traffic handling
4.Great smooth feeling
5.Shiny and sparkling appearance
6.Long lasting
7.More welcoming atmosphere
8.Better aqustic
9.Affecting good on functions
10.Protection from future harm

Floor Sanding Experts

How it works

We can give you a estimate over the phone or via email if you have the dimensions, as We work on a rate per sq meter or sq yard the estimate will allow for minor repairs,sanding and finishing with three coats of varnish.
If the price quoted seems reasonable, We will then visit your home to look at the floor and discuss your thoughts, concerns and ideas for the project.
We will then send you a written estimate or email you an estimate for the work.
If you would like to go ahead We will give you a date on which We will hope to start your room. We do not charge for my estimates or advice.

If you have a floor in need of some care and attention, please contact us for a no-obligation quote.