Floor Sanding Services

There is nothing quite like the look of real wood brought back to life. Our Croydon team takes floors that are scratched, stained, grey or patchy back to clean, flat timber, then protect them with a finish chosen for the way you live.

We always begin with a free survey, honest advice and a fixed written quote, so there are no surprises on the day. Extraction on every machine captures around 99% of dust at source, which means very little cleaning once we have gone.

Specialist sanding for every floor

Different timbers and floor types need different techniques. Many jobs combine several of the services below:

• Parquet floor sanding — multi-direction sanding for herringbone, chevron and block floors.

• Solid wood floor restoration — hardwood floors taken back to bare timber and refinished.

• Floorboards restoration — Victorian and Edwardian boards brought back to their best.

• Gap filling between boards — resin filler or reclaimed pine slivers to cut draughts.

• Floor staining — from soft natural tones to deep walnut and grey.

• Staircase stripping and refinishing — old paint stripped and timber stairs refinished.

• Garden decking restoration — grey, slippery decking cleaned, sanded and oiled.

What happens on the day

Preparation comes first: we sheet up doorways and protect skirting and furniture, nails are punched below the surface and any loose boards are secured. Damaged sections are put right before sanding with our wood floor repairs service, using matched or reclaimed timber.

We then sand in several passes, moving from coarse to fine abrasives, taking off old coatings and flattening cupped or uneven boards. Edges and corners are worked by hand-held edgers so the whole floor matches.

Oil, lacquer or stain?

Hardwax oil gives a natural, matt look and is easy to touch up, while water-based lacquers form a tougher layer for busy kitchens and hallways. If you are not sure, our guide to oil or lacquer explains the pros and cons. All our finishes are low-VOC and safe for families and pets.

Homes, schools and public buildings

We sand floors in houses and flats all over Croydon, but we also restore school halls, church floors and offices. Larger buildings are covered by our public spaces service, planned around term times and events.

After we finish

You can usually walk on the floor in socks after a few hours, return furniture after 24–48 hours and put rugs back after about a week. We leave written care instructions, and oiled floors benefit from occasional re-oiling and aftercare.

Why customers choose us

Each project is run by an experienced craftsman, not a rotating crew of subcontractors. We explain the options honestly, recommend only what your floor needs and keep you updated throughout. Our work is backed by £5m public liability insurance and have more than ten years of experience restoring wooden floors.

• A fixed price agreed before we start

• Around 99% of dust captured at source

• Finishes that are safe for children and pets

• A tidy site from start to finish

How long will it take?

Most single rooms are sanded and finished in one to two days, while whole ground floors take a little longer. Read how long floor sanding takes for a realistic timeline, including curing times before rugs go back. Clearing small items and agreeing access in advance helps us start promptly.

Our restoration work is backed by a 3-month service guarantee, and guide costs are listed on our prices page. For examples of finished floors, take a look at our projects.