Old floor.
New life.
Restore your floor to its former charm. One of the benefits of a timber floor is that you won't need to replace it when it gets old or worn.
What we restore.
We're ready to assist with all wood floor restoration jobs, including these. If yours isn't listed, just ask.
- Hardwood floorboards
- Softwood floorboards
- Engineered flooring
- Parquet and chevron
- Panel flooring
- Staircase refinishing
- Staining and colouring
- Stain and scratch removal
Sanded. Sealed.
Restored.
You can't reuse or recycle carpet, linoleum or thin laminates. A real wood floor can be restored many times, for a fraction of the price of a new one.
Depending on its condition, we may be able to restore your floor by taking off a single millimetre or less with a drum sanding machine. This clears off dirt, scuff marks and light scratches.
In most cases, refinishing also brings the floor back to its original colour. Some older finishes turn yellow over time and hide the natural beauty of the timber. If you don't like the natural colour of your floor, we can change it with a light fast stain or a tinted oil.
Clear. Ventilate.
Let it dry.
A few practical requirements help us get the best possible result. Think about these before you book a restoration.
Clearing the work space
The areas we're restoring need to be cleared of furniture and personal belongings. We understand that isn't always possible in small spaces, but for the best results the entire floor should be clear.
If clearing the space isn't an option, we'll restore the floor in stages. This may take longer overall and may cost more.
Fumes and ventilation
Depending on the sealant, a newly sealed floor may give off residual fumes that could be harmful. We work mainly with natural products such as hard wax oils and water based (non-toxic) polyurethanes, but these leave an odour too.
We strongly recommend ventilating newly sealed areas thoroughly before you use them.
Drying and cure times
Drying times depend on the sealant and on conditions such as temperature and relative humidity.
- Water based products usually dry in 4 to 6 hours. After the final coat, wait at least 4 hours before walking on the floor and at least 24 hours before moving furniture back.
- Oil based products take longer. Most oil finishes take 6 to 12 hours to dry completely.
Questions, answered.
Quick answers to common restoration questions.
All frequently asked questionsHow long will a restoration take?
It depends on the size of the job, the condition of the floor and the finish you choose. As a rough guide, not counting the time to apply the finish, we work through:
- around 30 square metres a day on a floor in reasonably good condition
- around 15 to 20 square metres a day on a floor in bad condition
Softwood floors generally take longer than hardwood floors, because of their higher sap and wax content.
How much dust will there be?
Restoring a floor will generate some dust, and there's no way to eliminate it completely. We limit it by using dust sheets to stop it spreading through the premises, and sanding equipment with dust catchers.
Which is better, oil or lacquer?
It depends on how much traffic the floor will get and the look and feel you're after.
An oil finish leaves the wood looking and feeling more natural, but wears through quicker and needs a little more maintenance. A lacquer finish is more durable, but won't look as natural. With the right primer under the lacquer, you can get a slightly more natural look.
Which finish shows more dirt?
Gloss finishes tend to show dust more than matt finishes. A matt finish hides dust, scuff marks and wear in high traffic areas better than gloss.
Team up with Spartan Flooring
We take tremendous pride in the quality of work we deliver, and we're always looking to build relationships with domestic and commercial clients.
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