FAQS
I'M SOMETHING OF DIY WEEKEND WARRIOR - WHY NOT DO THIS MYSELF AS WELL?
Also, applying the appropriate finish is a skilled job, and preparing a wood floor is not something you can tackle on a Sunday afternoon for something to do, like fixing a leaking tap! Leave it to the Harlow floor sanding CM18 and finishing experts for the proper result that will do you proud.
HOW LONG WILL I BE INCONVENIENCED?
An average room such as a bathroom, dining room or lounge, or a hallway, will take a day to sand down smoothly, ready to take the finish. This includes any preliminary repairs, and if these are extensive because of the poor state of the floor a little extra time may be needed. After the sanding, it will take another day to apply the finish and this will have to be left to cure properly for another day before you can reintroduce the furniture or walk over the floor again.
IS IT REALLY NECESSARY TO FILL THE GAPS? More seriously though, gaps cause heat to escape, especially from ground floor rooms, and this can seriously impact on your energy bills as draughts are set up between the floor and air bricks in the outer walls of the property. We use the latest and most effective eco-friendly silicon and resin products in addition to wood slivers for the bigger cracks. Don’t be tempted to use general purpose fillers from your local DIY outlet though, because these will crumble and fall through into the sub-floor space and they’re also easily sucked out by vacuum cleaners.
HAS MY FLOOR JUST HAD ITS DAY?
Ironically, it’s often the case that the very grime which makes it look so bad is actually protecting the underlying wood! This will have stayed fresh and clean, and when we use our sanding equipment to remove the top layers of wood you’ll be left with a beautifully clean and fresh area of wooden flooring. Once we’ve applied an eco-friendly stain to it you’ll be surprised and delighted with how great it looks.
ARE YOUR STAINS BAD FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS?
Contact us if you have any other questions and to book your free, no-obligation onsite appointment. We have a friendly, expert team of operators who will be delighted to talk with you. |
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