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Floorboards Gap Filling Renovation
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Floorboards Gap Filling Renovation
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Floorboards Gap Filling Renovation
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Floorboards Gap Filling Renovation
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Floorboards Restoration in Progress
Floor fitting, gap filling, staining of floorboards in Kingston
Before the renovation works...
The pine floorboards in this Kingston Property was overall looking tired and in serious need of renovation. During our free survey, we did a thorough inspection of the floors and discussed with the client all possible options.
Our client has decided to go for floor fitting, gap filling, staining, of 16 sqm pine floorboards and finishing the floors in matt Lacquer.
How the renovation of the floors went...
The original thickness of the pine floorboards used for properties is approx. 20 mm when laid. Pine timber shrinks with the time and also becomes thinner every time the floors are restored. The nominal thickness, after which floorboards cannot be restored any more is approx. 15 mm.
Depending on the overall condition and level throughout, the initial floor sanding of the floorboards may start with coarser or medium grid. The purpose of the initial floorboards sanding stage is to remove the previous finish and level the floorboards throughout.
If the pine victorian floorboards have been sanded in past 10 - 15 years, they will usually not have a good level. Floorboards covered previously by carpets, will be uneven, with larger gaps.
Next stage in the process of floor restoration was the application of the gap filling. We aim to apply resin filler in the end of the working day, so it settles properly overnight and in case it is needed we can repeat it on the following day , if required. The putty is after that removed by next stages of the floor sanding process in medium grids .
We have prepared various samples for the client to approve prior to application and they decided to go for a colour with their new floor finish.
Sanding the floors with fine grids (80 - 120 gr) and a good rotary buff to the pine timber surface with high grid buffing screens is the most important stage in the preparation of the wooden flooring for finishing.
The floorboards was consequently sealed with 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of Junckers HT700 Lacquer in matt sheen with another light screen buff between the coats, for an excellent final touch to the finish.
