Floor Sanding

Floor Sanding & Floor Installation Information

 

Some of the information below is a guide only. Other parts of the information need to be followed if you’re looking for a near perfect finish. A standard finish is 3 coats of urethane, spirit or acrylic finish. The three different finishes are Matt, Silk (Satin) or Gloss.

We start the process by making sure the preparation to the floor is correct.
We then Sand the floor using a Rough to medium Sand-paper then finish with a fine paper.
We then buff the floor prior to varnishing, then buff the floor between each coat.
Timber is a natural product and old under-lays, chemicals, oil stains, or plant pots can leave their marks which only show up after varnishing the floor. 

 

• Carpentry, electrical, plastering, plumbing and glazing needs to be completed before work on the floor should start.
• Any silicone or silicone based product which comes into contact with the floor after sanding but prior to any of the 3 coats will cause rejection of the coating. Silicone is often found on the footwear of plumbers and glaziers.
• It is recommended that all painting except the final coat on skirting boards be completed. The final coat can be applied to the skirtings after completion of the floors.
  You should also note that floor-sanding machines can and will scratch the skirting.
• Carpets should be laid after the floors are finished.
• All furniture should be removed together with all floor covering including staples, tacks etc.
• Gas and electrical appliances are to be disconnected by qualified personnel and removed. All pilot lights (including hot water system) are to be turned off.
• Adequate lighting and power to be available.
• In many instances arrangements should be made for alternative accommodation, bearing in mind the wet floor areas which cannot be walked on in the likelihood of strong fumes.

Once the job is completed

• Do not walk on the floor for 24 hours for moisture-cured or 4 hours for water base.
• Do not spray any kind of aerosol can ie fly spray, or nice smelly stuff as this can land on the polyurethane and can cause a reaction.  It takes 7 days for the polyurethane to fully cure.
• Do not drag your furniture across the floor as it takes 7 days for the polyurethane to fully harden and you will risk scratching or gauging your floor.
• Do not wear stilettos on wooden floors, ever.
• A useful tip which minimises scratching of your newly polished floors is to cut small pieces of felt and stick or glue them to the feet of your furniture.  Felt can be readily purchased from your local sewing or craft shop.
• If you have any queries in regards to the floor we require notice within 24 hours.

Staining
Colours vary on different timbers and depending on the kind of timber’s and the condition, the colour you have chosen can look quite different on your floor.
When colour is demonstrated also inspect with lights on and off to ensure colour is to your liking as under light or in strong sunlight the colour will appear different.
If you do not receive much light in your home choose colours carefully as to not go too dark. Dark colours can also give the appearance of the area being smaller.
Leave painting of your skirting boards till after your flooring project. The floor machine can scratch the skirting plus while applying the stain the tradesman will most likely paint stain on the skirtings in the attempt to get to the edge of the timber. We cannot take any responsibility for varnish, stain or scratching to skirtings.

 

Payment

Payment is required immediately upon completion of work carried out. A late payment fee of 10% will be required upon failure of payment within 7 days of invoice. All dept and recovery cost will be additional to the total invoice. All recovery cost are to be paid immediately.

Floor Installation

All flooring materials prior to installation will be paid for in advance. Our normal terms for flooring are a  50% deposit on your order and the outstanding amount paid for prior to arrival on site. A further payment (negotiable) for the installation will be required and the outstanding amount paid immediately on completion of work carried out.