Wood Floor Polishing & Cleaning in London

Name: FK Floor Sanding
Address: London, London
Telephone: 020 3909 7641
Price range: Call Us For a Free Quote

Trust our specialists and book our wood floor polishing & cleaning services in London. Sometimes wood floors in both domestic and commercial premises in London only need some tender loving care rather than a full floor sanding, repair or renovation. The experts from FK Floor Sanding will perform an assessment of the floor and then take the most appropriate course of action.

If it has been determined that sanding is not necessary because the wear and tear is only minor and on the surface we recommend buffing. Our team begins by sweeping or vacuuming the floor. They then use a high quality buffing machine that gently removes the top layer of the floor. Any scratches and stains are removed along with this layer. The process of buffing will only be successful if good quality buffer pads that are not worn are fitted and if the buffing is done systematically. Some of our experienced staff members start on the left and move right and others prefer a right to left motion. Either way it must be a sweeping and smooth movement. This is done over the entire floor. After buffing is complete, the floor is swept or vacuumed again to remove any debris left on the floor surface. Once the floor has been buffed a finish is required to restore the glow and colour of the timber. The client has several options at this point:

Water-based or oil-based varnish

Varnish, sometimes referred to as lacquer, is a very effective sealant. It makes a floor glow and brings out the warmth of the wood. It is also a very effective protective layer or seal on a floor. Water-based varnish is popular for several reasons.

Firstly, it is more eco-friendly. It also doesn’t produce fumes and – an important consideration – it dries faster. On the other hand, oil-based varnishes are thought to last longer than water-based ones.

Oil

This finish provides a shine similar to the one obtained with wax. As a finish, oil is less durable than varnish but tougher than wax. It can also only be used on a floor that previously had an oil finish. Oil won’t soak in properly if it’s applied to a varnished or oiled floor.

The primary disadvantage of using oil is that the floor takes a long time to dry. However, various oils take a different time to dry. For example, teak oil dries faster than linseed oil.

Wax

This finish brings out the glow and colour of the wood wonderfully. The primary disadvantage with a wax finish is that waxed floors need far more maintenance than oil or varnish finishes. One can use a liquid or wax that is in paste form. Paste is best on previously varnished floors.

Liquid wax is less durable as a protective finish. After application of the wax the floor must be buffed with soft pads in order to remove excess wax and bring out the shine.

Choose our wood floor polishing & cleaning in London

Our experts will discuss the various options in terms of their advantages and drawbacks so that the client can make an informed choice.

Whatever type of finish the client selects the experience, knowledge and commitment of all our staff members work to restore and revive tired wood floors so that they are beautiful again. For more information about our wood floor polishing & cleaning in London or to make an appointment call 020 3909 7641.

What Our Customers Say

“FK Floor Sanding sanded, polished and varnished my wooden floor to a very high standard. I am very pleased with the results. Splendid work guys. I would recommend you to all my family and friends.”

– Mrs. Norman, Winchmore Hill

“I recently had the pleasure of working with FK Floor Sanding. Their expertise, swift execution and affordable rates left no doubt in me about making the best choice to hire them.”

– Mrs. Lawrence, Muswell Hill

“My new floor looks amazing. Your team did a very good job. I wholeheartedly recommend your floor fitting service as it is clean, quick, professional and reasonably priced.”

– Mr. Pearson, St John’s Wood

“I approached FK Floor Sanding for their floor restoration service. I feel like there is no way any other company would have done a better job at returning my wood floor to perfect condition. Excellent job!”

– Mr. Porter, Bethnal Green

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