Floor sanding
Dust-free sanding for every kind of wooden floor, from softwood boards to exotic hardwoods. See our full sanding process for how the ten stages work.
Over twenty years bringing Victorian pine, Cotswold oak and heritage parquet back to life, from Cheltenham to the Forest of Dean.
With over two decades restoring wooden floors across Gloucestershire, we understand that every floor tells a story. From Victorian pine floorboards in Cheltenham townhouses to ancient oak in Cotswold cottages, we bring traditional craftsmanship to every project. Many clients go on to use our professional floor fitting services in adjoining rooms.
Dust-free sanding for every kind of wooden floor, from softwood boards to exotic hardwoods. See our full sanding process for how the ten stages work.
Splices, board replacement and gap filling using reclaimed timber matched to the existing floor, so a repair disappears into the boards around it.
Hardwax oils, penetrating oils and lacquers from Bona, Osmo and Blanchon, chosen for the traffic the room actually takes and the look you are after.
Each species asks for a different approach to sanding, repair and finishing, so each has its own page.
Sanding, repairs, colour matching, oiling and lacquering for solid, engineered and historic oak.
Original Victorian and Edwardian boards sanded, repaired, stained and oiled rather than replaced.
Sympathetic sanding and refinishing that keeps the grain and character of elm.
Herringbone, chevron and block floors repaired block by block and refinished.
Every grain tells a story, and we have spent twenty years perfecting the art of bringing those stories back. From historic Cotswold oak to modern engineered boards, we understand wood like few others can.
Four stages, the same on a single room as on a whole house, so you always know what happens next and when.
Expert assessment of your floors, detailed recommendations and a clear, no-obligation quote.
Thorough project planning, material selection and a confirmed timeline.
Meticulous workmanship, daily progress updates and minimal disruption.
Final inspection, aftercare guidance and our satisfaction guarantee.
From tired original boards in a Cotswold cottage to wide oak in a hall that takes daily traffic, the same traditional craftsmanship applies. Only the wear the finish has to survive changes.
A cross-section of recent restorations across the county: Victorian pine in Stroud, Cotswold oak in Cirencester and heritage parquet in Cheltenham. Every floor here was sanded, repaired and finished by the same small team.
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A meticulous approach refined over decades of experience.
We ensure all nails and screws are counter sunk beneath the surface, removing all dirt and grit between boards for a pristine foundation.
Thorough check for loose boards and secure where necessary, ensuring a stable base for restoration.
Using our dust-free belt sander, we begin at a forty-five degree angle, straightening gradually until the floor is even and indentations are removed. Multiple grits ensure perfect progression.
Specialist edger application reaches areas inaccessible to the belt sander, ensuring consistent finish throughout.
All corners are meticulously sanded with a triangular sander for complete coverage.
Orbital sander application carefully blends the edges with the rest of the floor for seamless transition.
Rotary machine with multi-hole pad achieves the smoothest possible finish, preparing for treatment.
Primer application followed by first coat of finish, allowed to dry for 24 hours for optimal results.
Rotary machine used to key back the floor, creating the perfect surface for final finishing.
Application of the final coat, completing the restoration process to the highest standard.