Solid Oak Parquet Flooring Restoration

Before the renovation works...

The oak parquet flooring in this Guildford flat was overall looking tired and in serious need of renovation. During our initial survey, we did detailed inspection of the floors and discussed with the client all possible options.

Our client has decided to go for floor sanding, gap filling, floor repairs, of 46 sqm oak parquet flooring and finishing the floors in matt Lacquer.

How we completed the restoration works...

Our floor refinishing service begins with detailed inspection of the floors and any repairs to the parquet flooring will be completed in this initial stage. In this project approx. we have repaired approx. 3 sqm of parquet flooring.

Parquet flooring restoration requires many years of experience, skills and the right floor sanding equipment. Depending on the overall condition of the floors, the initial parquet floor sanding may start with coarser or medium grid. The purpose of this step is not only to remove the previous finish and get the floors to bare wood, but also to provide a perfect level throughout the entire floor. Some older parquet floors may require more thorough work at this stage.

Next stage in the process of floor refinishing 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 we can repeat it on the following morning , if required. The filler is after that removed by next stages of the floor sanding process in medium grids .

Sanding the floors with fine grids (80 - 120 gr) and a good rotary buff to the oak timber surface with high grid buffing screens is the most important stage in the preparation of the wooden flooring for finishing.

The parquet flooring was consequently sealed with 1 coat of primer and 3 coats of Bona Mega Lacquer in matt sheen with another light screen buff between the coats, for an excellent final touch to the finish.