The Engineered Wood Sanding Specialists
WoodMaster Hertford are your local engineered wood sanding experts, trained in dustless wood restoration, sanding, deep cleaning, scratch removal and sealing for all types of engineered wood floor. Industry leading equipment and years of experience set us apart from our competitors.
We provide several different sanding and restoration packages to cater to the exact needs of our customers, and our services always produce great results with a minimum amount of disruption caused to wherever we’re working, whether it’s a home or a business.
How to tell if your engineered wood floors need restoration and sanding
- Does it still look dull and lifeless even after you’ve brushed and mopped?
- Has it lost its lustre from when it was first laid?
- Has it been damaged by furniture or foot traffic?
- Has the previous lacquer or oil begun to degrade, making it tough to clean and maintain?
Benefits of the service
- Your engineered wood floor will be brought back to near-new condition
- Our tough seal and protection maximises the lifespan of your floor, saving you from having to shell out on expensive replacements
- Damaged, uneven floors become pleasant to walk on again
- Durable finish that makes the floor easier to maintain
- Our system produces almost no dust
WoodMaster’s engineered wood floor restoration process:
- Step 1 – We start with a free site survey in which well estimate cost and agree on the best approach for your needs, arranging suitable dates for our work to be carried out. We always arrive punctually, completing the job to the highest level with as little disruption as possible to you or your business.
- Step 2 – Complete sanding to strip any previously applied lacquer or oils, bringing back clean boards. Our industrial belt and planetary sanding machines smooth the boards flat for the best finish. For modern engineered boards where belt sanders are not suitable, we use our new specialist three head machine.
- Step 3 – Now it’s time to strip old sealers around all edges right up to the skirting using our dustless edging machines. After this we treat the floor with our three head finishing machine to get rid of any micro fine scratches created during the sanding process. The floor is now ready for the sealer to be applied.
- Step 4 – Different finishes and stain options are shown in situ so the customer can choose their look. We can also apply a natural lacquer which gives an attractive and hardwearing finish, or a stain to change the appearance of the floor completely.
- Step 5 – Apply a base coat to create the first stage of protection.
- Step 6 – Once the base coat is dry we then carry out a final sanding to remove any areas that push up from the base coat of sealer, preparing the floor for the finish.
- Step 7 – Application of two coats of top finish. This can be a 1 or 2 pack lacquer depending on the condition of wood. We can apply oils for a colour change or an enhanced level of smoothness on request.
- Step 8 – Once dry, our work is complete and the floor is ready for hand over. We can help with replacing furniture, and floors are generally usually for light traffic with socks and slippers after a few hours.
We’re happy to provide full maintenance advice and after care products where requested.
Why choose WoodMaster:
- We are fully insured for all domestic and commercial wood floor sanding
- Every member of the WoodMaster Hertford team are health and safety trained
- Many years of experience working with all kinds of wood floors
- Quality added value of service
- Almost entirely dust free system
- Polite personal service
- We move your furniture
FAQs
Yes, no problem. The sanding process will be selected so that we cut deep enough to remove the scratches and damage that is present. Also if Some holes and grooves are too deep to sand we can advise on a filing method that will improve the appearance of these areas.
We are happy to give a ballpark figure from pictures and room sizes, as this can help customer budgeting on renovation projects if they are unsure whether to restore or replace, but ultimately we would need to carry out a full survey and demo before any work can take place.
Yes, we are happy to carry out a free demo on your engineered wooden floor. The best way for us to do this is to bring one of the smaller dustless edging machines and sand 1 board x 1m of linear length. This will show the natural colour the wood returns to and we can then discuss which product is best to return the wood to the colour or look of your preference. The demo is also great as it can allow us to work out how many sanding grits and processes are required, which also helps with firming up a fixed cost for the project.
The length of time required for the floor to dry depends on the type of product that is used. We will advise you once work is complete.
Depending on the level of damage and thickness of old surface finishes, most household projects under 50 sqm take 1.5 days. On the first day we can sand the areas and get the base coat on. This is left to dry and then we return the following morning to start applying the 2 top coats. Again, smaller rooms with furniture take longer, whereas bigger open spaces which are completely clear can be completed in a timely fashion.
Every job is different but during the free survey we measure up, do a free demonstration clean to show the results we can achieve, and from this we send over a full proposal for you to browse at your own leisure. We do not give prices on the day or put you under any pressure for an answer there and then
Depending on the type of wood and condition, excellent results can be achieved with our restoration services as we are bringing back a fresh new layer of the wood. However, an old Victorian pine floor will always look aged and have patina but this is often seen as a positive with the character of a period property.
