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INCREDIBLE FLOOR RESTORATION IN SOUTHEAST LONDON
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One feature has stood the test of time in all kinds of properties - splendid and modest. The natural wooden floor - practical, durable and beautiful - continues to enhance the home, shop and office; restaurant, cafe and bar; school, museum and gallery.
When you have a valuable asset that can improve with age, make sure they stay looking at their best. When the wear from feet and careless use has resulted in a shabby look, marks or more serious damage, the solution lies in floor sanding and resealing from a specialist company.
Whether your floor is composed of hardwood boards or parquet blocks, you can move away from the traditional shiny and polished look. A bright modern look, such as the pale wash of grey or Scandinavian white, is perfect for a kitchen or open plan property.
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Choosing the right sander for a pine floor
A pine floor can look particularly beautiful after floor sanding and finishing, thanks to the distinctive grain and knots in the wood. But, beware - pine floorboards are more difficult to sand than their hardwood counterparts. If you approach the job in the same way as you would sanding oak flooring, then you're going to be in for a shock - aggressive sanding will leave your pine floor with visible gashes and scratches that you can never get rid of.
So gently, gently is the way forward, but what's the best floor sanding equipment for the job?
Forget the belt
Unless you have brand new pine boards that need quickly levelling, a belt sander is just too aggressive for sanding antique pine floorboards. The vigorous action of a belt sander could destroy older and more fragile pine boards by gouging and scratching them.
What about a disk sander?
Disk sanders are gentler than belt sanders, making them the smart choice for edging your pine floor. However, make sure you use the newest equipment available, as older disk sanders can leave circular chatter marks on your floorboards that can be impossible to remove.
Into orbit
A handheld orbital sander is by far the gentlest sanding option, but also the most labour intensive. These sanders remove less material in one go than the other options and need to be moved slowly and gently across the floor, as if you were vacuuming. However, this has the advantage of allowing you to precisely control the movement of the sander, to minimise any potential damage. Choose a handheld model for edging and an upright orbital sander for the main area of your floor.
Beat the drum
Drum sanders are the most easily available of the large floor sanders and do a great job at stripping away the old finish quickly and easily. Don't be scared of using a drum sander on pine floors, as this is the quickest method for getting the job done.
Make sure you hire dust-free sanding equipment and never switch the sander on when it's in direct contact with the floor - always tilt the sander, hit the on switch and then gently bring the sandpaper into contact with the floor. Keep moving and you'll have the job done quickly and professionally.
What's the verdict?
If you have a large area of pine flooring that you want to sand, hire a drum sander and use with care. Otherwise, take your time and opt for orbital sanding as the least aggressive option.
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