Wood

• Is your wooden floor looking tired and lifeless?
• Has your wooden floor become dull and lost its natural look from when first laid?
• Is your wooden floor scratched and scuffed from foot traffic?
• Is there water damage from a spill, leak or pet urine?
• Has your wooden floor been dented or scratched from impact damage?
• Has the old lacquer, oil or other finish started to wear, making it hard to clean and maintain?

• Our mission is to restore your wooden floors to “as new or better” condition if this is possible.
• Whatever the challenges we will always achieve the best possible results.
• In most cases the floor finish will be more resilient and easier to maintain than the factory finish when new.
• We offer the industry leading Bona range of floor finishes which are highly resilient and easy to maintain.
• The Bona dust extraction system connected to our equipment means that virtually no dust escapes the process.
• We aim to cause minimal disruption whether it be your home or workplace.

• Step 1 – Free site survey and full written estimate to discuss the requirements and best options for your wooden floor. We will agree on a fixed cost for the project and arrange suitable dates for work to be carried out.  We pride ourselves on arriving on time and seeing the job through until it is completed, working to ensure we can achieve this in a way which minimises disruption for you, your family or your workplace. 
• Step 2 – Full sanding of the wooden floors to remove old coatings and damage to reveal the virgin wood.  We use powerful Bona belt and planetary sanding machines connected to the dust collection system which will sand the wood clean and flat, resulting in the best possible surface.  
• Step 3 – Complete removal of old finishes around all edges right to the skirting boards using our dustless edging machines. These are specifically designed to avoid damage to your skirting boards or kitchen units.
• Step 4 - Using the fine finishing machines we then work up the sanding grits until the entire floor and edges are beautifully smooth and ready to accept the selected floor finish. 
• Step 5 – Apply the selected floor finish across the whole floor using as many coats as necessary as detailed in the quotation. Depending on the finish being used, the floor is usually fine for light foot traffic with socks or slippers after just two hours.
• Step 6 – Once dry the floor is now finished and ready for handover. Furniture can normally be replaced after 24 hours. Most floor finishes will achieve maximum resilience after 5 days. Full maintenance and after care advice or products can be provided.

• We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work 
• We are health and safety compliant 
• We only use experienced, Bona Trained technicians 
• Our objective is to cause clients minimum disruption while achieving the best possible results 
• We offer a friendly and reliable service and are very proud that we have many satisfied clients throughout Cheshire

Depending on the type and condition of the wood, excellent results can be achieved with our restoration services as we apply the finish over what should be a fresh new layer of wood revealed by the sanding process. Whatever the challenges we will always achieve the best possible results. Certain floors, for example, an old Victorian pine floor, will always look aged and have a patina only time can add but this is often appropriate to retain the character of a period property.

The length of time required for the floor to dry depends on the type of product that is used. Typically, a lacquered finish is fine for careful use just two hours after each coat is applied but oiled finishes will take longer.

Usually the answer is a firm “Yes”. This is as long as the water or impact damage has not penetrated deeper that the sanding process will go. Even where this is the case, there may still be options to improve the appearance of the finished floor. The sanding process will be tailored to cut deep enough to remove as much impact or water damage as possible without affecting the structural integrity of the floor.

Yes, we are happy to carry out a free demonstration on your wooden floor as part of the site survey. The best way for us to do this is to bring one of the smaller dustless edging machines and test sand a small area. This will show the natural colour of the virgin wood. We can then discuss which finish will be appropriate for the results you want to achieve. The demonstration also really helps us to establish which sanding machines, products and processes will be required and to establish a fixed cost for the project.

Depending on the level of damage and thickness of old surface finishes, most household projects under 50 sqm take up to 2 days. Typically on the first day we can sand the area to a smooth finish and aim to apply the first coat of floor finish. This is left to dry, and we return the following morning to start applying subsequent coats as required. It is important to appreciate that smaller rooms, such as hallways, or rooms with immovable furniture may take longer, whereas larger, open spaces can be completed in a more timely fashion.

Each project is unique, and the cost varies depending upon individual factors such as the nature of the wood, existing coatings, damage, new coatings to be applied etc. This is why we always conduct a free, no obligation site survey and, where possible, test sand an area. We will then send you a detailed quotation with a fixed price for you to consider at your leisure. We do not give firm prices over the telephone or at the time of the survey and we will never put you under any pressure for an answer there and then.

All products used are within the manufacturer’s guidelines, and where applicable your flooring manufacture own brand products can be used.

We cannot give prices over the telephone or in response to an initial enquiry as there can be so many variables. If you can send photographs and room sizes, we can sometimes give an indication of approximate costs. This may help with budgeting for renovation project or help with your decision whether to restore or replace. Ultimately, we always need to carry out a full survey (and test area where possible) before a firm price is provided.