Solid Wood Floor Restoration Specialists in Stockport
If you’re looking for solid wood floor restoration in Stockport, WoodMaster Stockport is the best choice. We combine years of experience in solid wood restoration with top quality equipment. Our service includes sanding, deep cleaning, scratch removal, and sealing of all solid wood floor types. We can achieve a fantastic finish on pine, birch, maple, walnut, oak, and more.
We offer packages to suit every need so get in touch with the friendly WoodMaster team today!
How to tell when your solid wood floor needs restoring
- Has the solid wood floor lost that clean, just-laid finish?
- Have you noticed marks and scuffs on your solid wood floor from dragged furniture or shoes?
- Is the floor more difficult to clean because the old oil or lacquer has started to peel away?
- Have you noticed that your solid wood floor loses its shine quickly after cleaning?
Benefits of our solid wood floor cleaning service in Stockport
- We will restore life to your solid wood floor. This costs a lot less than replacing the floor.
- We can increase the lifespan of your solid wood floor.
- Uneven solid wood floors are made flat and smooth underfoot.
- Long-lasting protection reduces the need for maintenance in future.
- Our solid wood floor restoration system is virtually dust-free.
The WoodMaster Stockport solid wood floor restoration process:
- Step 1 – The process will begin a site survey and a written estimate, free of charge. We will discuss in detail the requirements of the solid wood floor and the best restoration options. We sign off on the full cost for the project and arrange suitable dates and times for work to be carried out.
- Step 2 – We will begin the restoration by sanding the top surface of the wood to get rid of old oils and lacquer. Our industrial belt and planetary sanding machines make the boards smooth and flat. This prepares the boards for the best possible finish. We also have a new 3 head machine ideal for modern engineered boards where belt sanders don’t work.
- Step 3 – We strip away the old sealer around all edges up to the skirting boards. Our dustless edging machine is perfect for this. We then use our 3 head finishing machine to remove any remaining scratches. This leaves the wooden floor smooth and fully prepared for the first coat of sealer.
- Step 4 – We present a demonstration of stain and finish options. These are applied to the floor to show off what it will look like once the work is done. We can apply a natural lacquer to create a pleasant hard-wearing finish. We can use a stain instead and to add colour to dramatically change the look of the floor.
- Step 5 – A base coat is applied to fill up the wood and create the first stage of protection.
- Step 6 – With the base coat dried we complete a light sanding of the floor. We then sand one additional time to treat any areas that spike up from the base coat. This step prepares the wood for the final finish.
- Step 7 – We apply 2 coats of top finish. Depending on the condition of the floor this will be either a 1 or 2 pack lacquer. If a higher level of smoothness is needed or if there has been a change of colour we can apply oils.
- Step 8 – Once the floor has dried it is ready for customer sign-off. You are safe to walk on the floor in socks and slippers after a couple of hours.
When the restoration is complete, we will offer full maintenance advice and can provide after care recommendations if needed.
Why choose WoodMaster for your solid wood floor restoration in Stockport:
- Full insurance cover for work on all solid wooden floors
- Team fully trained in health and safety best practises
- Restoration is a lot cheaper than replacements
- The work causes minimal disruption to your business or home
- Friendly, personal, local service
- We move and put back furniture on request
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.
