Wood flooring is a great product for both residential and commercial spaces. It’s easy to clean, modern and stylish and can last years with a little TLC. Unfortunately, over time these floors are likely to become dull, dark or suffer from wear and tear. The good news is, with a little maintenance your wood flooring can be bought back to life. There are a few different ways you can improve the quality of your wood floors, either through sanding, varnishing, or refinishing. Plus, an expert will be able to repair any damage or restore parts of your floor, to keep them looking great for longer. For top tips on how to improve the quality of your wood floors, read on…
- Maintenance and upkeep
Before you consider hiring the services of flooring contractor, you may want to consider trying out a few maintenance and upkeep processes first. If you know your floor is finished with an oil finish, you can purchase an oil maintenance product. This can be applied to the floor to top up the oil finish. This may make enough difference to your floor to make it look in better condition. Another method could be a professional clean. This will strip away as much dirt and grime as cleaning will allow, which could transform your floor. Some floors, particularly those which are damaged and showing significant wear and tear, will be too far gone for these methods and will need a professional to take a look at them.
- Wood floor polishing
Another great option for if your floors don’t require a full sand or refinish is wood floor polishing. By polishing your floor you’ll be enhancing the sealant or varnish which is working to protect your floor. This means that you’ll increase its lifespan and avoid having to pay for refinishing or sanding work to be complete on your floor. This is recommended when your floor is in good condition, and you want to keep it looking that way for longer. It should be used as a maintenance method rather than a repair method, as unfortunately it will not remove signs of damage, like scratch marks. This is particularly important for commercial spaces where there is heavy foot traffic, like bars and restaurants or hotels. There are plenty of options for commercial wood floor polish Manchester and an expert will be able to advise if your floor could benefit from polishing services.
- Wood floor refinishing
By refinishing your floor, you can breathe a new lease of life into it. Depending on the type of finish already on your floor, the process may involve removing the old finish. This is often the case with lacquers as you cannot keep adding layers of lacquer as it will cause an uneven surface. To remove finishes a contractor will thoroughly sand the floor to strip away the layers of varnish. Another benefit to this is the sanding process will also remove imperfections from the surface of the floor. Say goodbye to scratches, scuff marks or any other signs of damage, and say hello to bright, shiny new flooring. Wood floor refinishing Manchester will also help to protect your floor for longer. Speak to a flooring contractor to get recommendations for the best finish for your floor. If you own a commercial building with heavy foot traffic, you will want to opt for a more durable finish to avoid having to refinish your floor again, quickly.
- Parquet repairs
If you’ve had parquet flooring installed or are lucky enough to have found it hidden underneath a carpet in your property, it may from time to time require repair work to it. Parquet floors are extremely popular as they look great and can last for decades. However, every now and again you might find some of the boards become loose, show gaps, or come away from the floor altogether. If this is the case, you may benefit from parquet flooring repairs and sanding Manchester. A contractor can improve run down or damaged parquet floors by replacing missing boards, filling gaps, sanding away signs of imperfections or refinishing the floor. There are number of types of damage which can be repaired such as removing scratches, scuffs, stains, or water damage. It’s recommended that you speak to an expert to see if the damage to your floor can be repaired.
Wood flooring solutions Manchester
If you’re looking for quality wood floor solutions in Manchester, our expert team can help. Call us on 0161 945 8475 or email info@naturalflooringsolutions.co.uk
