Floor Care Guide
Advice, how-tos and answers on caring for wooden floors.
Restoring Parquet and Herringbone Floors
Worn or loose parquet is rarely beyond saving. This guide covers repairs, sanding techniques and finishes for parquet.
Read articleWhen to Re-Oil or Re-Coat 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 articleHow Long Does Floor Sanding Take?
Most rooms are sanded and finished in one to two days. Here is a realistic timeline so you can plan ahead.
Read articleReviving Grey, Slippery Decking in Spring
Winter leaves most decks grey, green and slippery. Here is how cleaning, sanding and a good decking oil bring it back.
Read articleChoosing a Floor Stain Colour
A stain can completely change the character of a floor, but the same colour looks different on every timber. This guide explains how to choose a shade you will love.
Read articleOil vs Lacquer: Choosing the Right Finish for Your Wooden Floor
Choosing between oil and lacquer shapes how your floor looks, wears and is maintained for years. Here is how to decide which suits your home.
Read articleHow to Bring Victorian Pine Floorboards Back to Life
Original Victorian floorboards can look stunning when properly restored. Here is what the process involves, from lifting carpets to the final coat.
Read articleHow to Fill Gaps in Wooden Floors
Resin filler and timber slivers are the two main ways to close gaps between boards. Here is how each works and why wooden floors keep moving.
Read articleFixing Creaky Floorboards for Good
Creaking floors are annoying, but they are usually easy to fix. Here is what causes the noise and how it is repaired properly.
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