Professional Parquet Floor Sanding Services in Luton

Between the different types of wood flooring, parquetry is definitely the most sophisticated. Getting popular among the French nobility as far as the XVII century they have become a symbol of class and style. Parquets are not only attractive but practical and easy to maintain.

Preparation for Parquet Sanding

The parquet restoration activity begins by checking the condition of the parquet blocks. If they are damaged, loose, or in need of replacement that has to be done before the sanding process has begun or it will cause problems in the future. It is also worth mentioning that Floor Sanders Luton specialises in providing reclaimed parquet blocks if such substitutes are required. We really believe that this free initial inspection of the floor and its condition allow us to recommend and suggest only the most necessary services and treatments to the wooden floor and save you additional time, money, and energy. You don’t have to deal with extra services that are really not necessary for the project.

The stability of your floor largely depends on the type of adhesive used. A modern adhesive shouldn’t cause any issues. Old parquets glued with bitumen (or asphalt as they call it), however, can present a problem. Most parquets are tongue and grooved meaning the blocks are connected to each other. Each wooden piece has to be individually prised in order to avoid removing a lot more. We check which parquet blocks are loose by tapping them with measured strength using a blunt object like a hammer but this has to be done gently. If the process is not performed with great care, entire sections of your parquetry may get loose since old bitumen is very brittle.

Sanding a Parquet Blocks

Before the real sanding begins, you have to keep in mind the grain of the wood and its pattern. Usually, we sand straight and try to follow the grain direction because while it strips less wood it doesn’t damage that same grain as much. The condition of the grain makes a big difference after the parquet renovation is completed.

Parquet floors, and we view herringbone pattern in particular, are an exception. Since it’s literally impossible to sand evenly both rows of parquet blocks because they are opposite to each other - It’s best to sand diagonally. That way both grain directions are stripped equally.

Gap filling

Gap filling is a service capable of working wonders for the overall health and stability of your floor. It not only helps make your floor look more attractive but also prevents liquids and dust dirt particles from settling between the blocks. It certainly serves both decorative and practical purposes.

As you can see, parquet sanding, in general, has a bit more into it compared to say, sanding of hardwood floors. It is the small details that make the professional services of companies like Floor Sanders Luton the best choice for long-term parquet floor restoration.

Years of Experience and a Great Portfolio of Wood Floor Services

We are sanding specialists, but in some cases, you may need some additional help, including repairs of floors in poor condition and we can also offer you that. We highly believe our services are not only one straightaway process but the full care package in order to achieve the desired outcome. What you can expect in addition to our parquet floor sanding service is:

• Gap filling – A service, dedicated to filling non-structural gaps with high quality resin fillers and leaving the surface uniform and smooth.
• Repairs and restoration - We will give you our honest recommendation for repair services if there are deep dents and scratches, penetrating through the top layer, also loose or broken blocks. We can replace them and find the perfect match.
• Wood floorboards replacement – for broken spots and blocks, which can fit no more due to moisture effect and so. Our spot repair service is better than replacing the whole floor.
• Wood floor refinishing – The perfect finishing touch after sanding, because wood’s pores are open and the products will adhere better and achieve flawless and even coverage and durable protection.
• Wood floor staining – Enhancing the natural beauty of the wood species’ colour or adding a new and exciting shade to your favourite wooden floor and achieving a more contemporary look.

Products Used for Our Parquet Floor Sanding and Refinishing Projects

Parquet floor sanding is perceived as a serious challenge by many experts in the industry. Indeed, being able to restore the condition of the floorboards without affecting the concept of the pattern and its integrity is not the easiest thing in the world and requires a lot of experience, knowledge, mastership. Sanding a parquet floor straightforward as you can do with other types of wood flooring is impossible because it means you are sanding against the grain and damaging the floorboards. Therefore, make sure that your parquet floor sanding project is left in the reliable hands of reputable experts like the ones in our team. Along with utilising contemporary and innovative methods and equipment, we also rely on premium quality products for refinishing the parquet floor. Following are a few examples of the best products we will use for your project and for achieving really flawless results.

• Bona Mega – a waterborne, polyurethane finish designed for both domestic and commercial use. Available in extra-matte, matte, satin, and gloss.
• Bona Traffic HD – a two-component polyurethane finish designed for commercial use for high-traffic and heavy use areas. Available in extra-matte, matte, and satin.
• Bona Classic Primer – a primer for light wood colouration. Suitable to all types of wood and wood flooring.
• Bona Prime Amberseal – a waterborne primer for intense and rich colouration of the wood.
• Bona Prime Deep – an oil-based primer for enriching the natural grain and pattern of the wood.
• Bona Prime Intense – a waterborne primer for untreated wooden surfaces and for producing medium to the rich colouration of the wood.
• Bona Mega and Traffic Natural – A high-quality lacquer for all types of wood and for producing durable and hard-wearing protection.
• Junckers Strong Varnish – water-borne, polyurethane lacquer with hard-wearing properties and great durability.
• Junckers BasePrime Primer – a quick-drying primer for water-based and solvent-based lacquers.
• Junckers PreLak Primer – a fast-drying, water-based primer for water-based finishing products.
• Junckers HP Commercial – a hard-wearing, water-based polyurethane lacquer for commercial use.
• Loba WS Easy Prime – a polyurethane-acrylate waterborne primer, easy application, fast-drying.
• Loba WS Viva One-Component Lacquer – designed for solid wood and parquet floors.
• Loba WS Fusion Two-Component Lacquer – Designed for the treatment of busy and high-traffic areas, for commercial use.

Make sure to contact us on 020 70360622 whenever you have additional questions about the services we deliver and for requesting a free on-site inspection of your wooden floor.