Sanding Wood Floors Barnsley

There are many different elements to sanding wood floors that you should be aware of. Whether you are trying a DIY project or employing the help of a floor sanding professional, knowledge is power. It is important to have an understanding of the process. However, when employing an expert, you are able to delegate everything to them. Time invested in finding a reputable floor sander will pay dividends towards achieving a beautifully restored wood floor.

Some Challenges of Sanding Wood Floors

There are different challenges that can be faced when sanding a wood floor. These range in seriousness, but time spent preparing will likely allow you to eliminate any of these challenges.

Incorrect preparation of the floor

This challenge can lead to rather large problems. Floor should be carefully inspected prior to sanding. Any protruding nails or anything metal will quickly damage your sanding machinery. We heavily invest in our dustless floor sanding system. As you can imagine this would create a huge and costly issue.

Incorrect sanding methods

It is more of a well-known fact that if you stand still with a sanding machinery that you will be left with an uneven floor. The same can happen if you don’t run smoothly and methodically over the floor. There may be areas of the floor that are more damaged, however, it is important to implement a plan that evenly sands the floor.

You should be careful only to take the minimum amount off from the surface. This is a careful balance to get the most from the floor. You need to remove enough to sort any of the dents, dull areas or scuffs but not too much. A wood floor can only be sanded a certain number of times in its lifetime. Therefore, this balance is really pivotal to the longevity of your wood floor.

We are time-served and trusted floor sanding experts. If you would like to request a wood floor restoration quote, please get in contact by calling 07545 071446.