Floor Care Guide
Practical advice on sanding, finishing and looking after wooden floors.
Preparing Your Home for Floor Sanding
A little preparation makes floor sanding faster, smoother and less stressful. Here is what to do before the team arrives.
Read articleMaintenance or a Full Sand? When to Refresh Your Floor
A worn floor does not always need a full sand. Learn the signs that a re-oil or re-coat is all your floor needs, and when sanding is the better option.
Read articleHardwax Oil or Lacquer? How to Pick the Best Floor Finish
Choosing between oil and lacquer shapes how your floor looks, wears and is maintained for years. This guide explains which one suits the way you live.
Read articleGap Filling: Resin or Timber Slivers?
Gaps between floorboards let in draughts and collect dirt, and there are two main ways to fill them. Here is how each works and why wooden floors keep moving.
Read articleA Guide to Parquet Floor Restoration
Parquet floors can last for generations, and even badly worn blocks can often be saved. This guide covers repairs, sanding techniques and finishes for parquet.
Read articleHow to Care for Oiled Wooden Floors
An oiled floor is easy to look after once you know the routine. Here is what to do daily, monthly and every few years.
Read articleFixing Creaky Floorboards for Good
Squeaky floorboards are one of the most common complaints in older homes. Here is what causes the noise and how it is repaired properly.
Read articleCan You Sand an Engineered Wood Floor?
Many engineered floors can be sanded, but it depends on the thickness of the real wood layer. Find out how to check yours and what the options are.
Read articleFloor Sanding Timelines: What to Expect
A typical room takes one to two days, but drying and curing times matter just as much. This guide breaks down each stage so you can plan around it.
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