The Wood Floor Restoration and Sanding Specialists
WoodMaster Hertford are second to none when it comes to wood floor cleaning, sanding & restoration. We get outstanding results with our restoration services, which include deep cleaning, sanding, scratch removal and the sealing of all engineered and natural wood surfaces. With our skill, experience and the investments we’ve made in equipment and products we can tackle a variety of wooden floor types, including oak, pine, maple, birch, walnut and more.
WoodMaster Hertford provide a number of wood floor restoration packages that are tailored to meet the individual needs of our customers. We work hard to resolve the many different issues that can occur during wooden floor restoration whilst working quickly and efficiently. You won’t find a restoration service which offers better value for money anywhere else.
How to tell if your wood floors need restoration and sanding
- Does your wood floor look dull and lifeless?
- Have scratches formed on the surface?
- Is the floor uneven or dented in places?
- Has it been damaged by furniture?
- Has the old lacquer or oil started to peel, making it increasingly tough to clean and maintain?
- Does mopping or cleaning fail to bring back any shine?
Benefits of our service
- Bring back that beautiful, just-laid finish
- Make your floors easier to maintain going forward
- Floors are more pleasant underfoot
- Dust free restoration system that causes minimum disruption to you or your business
WoodMaster’s wood floor restoration process:
- Step 1 – We start by carrying out a free site survey, producing a full written estimate and giving you the best restoration options for your wood floor. After we’ve agreed on price we’ll arrange a suitable time for our work to be completed. Our team is always punctual and we’ll complete our work with as little disruption as possible.
- Step 2 – On the day we’ll start by sanding to get rid of old oils, bringing back bare wooden boards. With our large industrial belt and planetary sanding machines we can make sure your board becomes smooth and flat. We also have a new 3 head machine specifically for new engineered boards (where belt sanders cannot be used).
- Step 3 – Once the previous sealers have been fully removed, including around all the edges up to the skirting boards, we use our dustless edging machines. After that, our 3 head finishing machine can tackle any fine scratches created while we were sanding. Once that process is complete, the floor is smooth enough for us to apply the sealer.
- Step 4 – Stain options and finishes can be demonstrated now. Natural lacquer can be used for a brilliant, durable finish, and we can also apply a stain to enhance colour if you would like to change the look of the wood completely.
- Step 5 – We apply a base coat to fill up the wood, which adds the first stage of protection.
- Step 6 – When the base coat has dried, we do some light sanding to remove any areas that prickle up from the base coat of sealer, preparing the floor for the finish.
- Step 7 – Two coats of top finish are applied, which can be a one or two pack lacquer depending on the situation. Alternatively, we can apply oils when a change of colour or an enhanced level of smoothness is required.
- Step 8 – Once the floor is dry, furniture can be moved back, and after a few hours the floor is normally ready for light foot traffic with socks and slippers.
Just ask our friendly team if you would like further maintenance advice and aftercare products.
Why choose us?
- Fully insured and trained for all domestic and commercial wood restoration projects
- Health and safety trained staff
- No need to shell out on expensive replacements
- We will not disrupt your home or business
- Friendly service
- We’re happy to move furniture and other items
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 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
All products used are within the manufacturer’s guidelines, and where applicable your flooring manufacture own brand products can be used.
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.
