Catford Floor Sanding 

Thinking of having some work done on your wooden floor but need more information? Here you’ll find concise but informative answers to some of the questions we get asked most often. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team of customer service experts. Alternatively, why not arrange your free on-site consultation and we can advise you in person at no cost?

WHAT IS FLOOR SANDING ?

Over years of use and the inevitable entropy of aging, a wooden floor can look dulled, worn and frankly past its best. Floor sanding removes the top-most surface layers – the dingy looking ones – revealing the fresh, untouched wood beneath. Sanding also prepares the floor for a new finish. ​

DO ALL WOODEN FLOORS NEED SANDING ?

Not necessarily. While sanding can breathe new life into even the most dilapidated looking floors, some wooden floors can be brought back to life by simply being resealed and refinished. In the case of relatively young floors or those that have been restored in the past couple of years, a quick buff and polish is often enough to get them shining once more.

CAN I DO IT MYSELF ?

Someone with no experience should certainly not attempt to sand their floor themselves, as the results can be far from desirable. An accomplished DIY enthusiast will of course have more luck, but will generally lack the required specialist equipment for the job. Though it is possible to hire sanding equipment, there are no guarantees as to the condition and suitability of the machinery. Hiring professional floor sanders ensures that the best equipment and the most knowledgeable people are put to task on the job.

WHY SHOULD I USE THE CATFORD FLOOR SANDING COMPANY ?

We have a passion for wooden floors of all kinds, and almost 20 years of experience in the floor sanding and restoration industry. We’ve worked in countless properties throughout Catford SE6, and you can see some of the results in our online Gallery. We use the most up to date sanding equipment to get the job done and employ only highly experienced professionals. 

 

 

 

HOW MESSY IS THE FLOOR SANDING PROCESS ?

When you use the Catford Floor Sanding company it’s not messy at all. Though the older type of drum sanders create a lot of airborne dust, the modern continuous belt machinery that we use does not, and eliminates as much as 98% of dust particles. We also use mobile extraction units to further reduce dust, and we’ll have a thorough tidy up when we’re done.​