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Affordable Wooden Floor Sanding & Repair in Anerley in SE20
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Sand and rewax your hardwood floors
A waxed floor has a particular richness and depth that floors finished with polyurethane can't match. Wax is also a smart choice if you prefer a more organic and environmentally-friendly finish for your floors. If the beauty and richness of a wax finish is for you, here's how to achieve it.
Back to basics
If your floor has an existing polyurethane finish then you'll need to get down to some floor sanding to expose the bare wood. This isn't difficult to achieve if you hire the right dust free floor sanding equipment and remember to work through a grit sequence to achieve the smoothest result possible. A 60-80-100 grit sequence is standard for removing old polyurethane and leaving a professional finish, but remember not to skip a grit or you could end up with a bad case of sander swirl.
If you're removing a previous wax finish, then some rags and plenty of elbow grease plus a commercial wax stripper will do the job. It's then your choice whether the boards need floor sanding to remove any signs of damage or old, discoloured stain.
Wax on, wax off
Applying a wax finish is a multi-step process that starts with the first coat. Either wrap lump wax in a piece of muslin and apply using even strokes that go in one direction only, or use a liquid wax and wax applicator. Whichever you choose, apply the wax across the floorboards so you fill any gaps between the boards and keep working until the entire floor is waxed. Allow this first coat of wax to dry for at least an hour or as indicated on the tin.
Now use a floor buffer to buff the entire floor, first following the grain of the boards and then at right angles to them. Wait for about 10 minutes and then repeat the buffing again, using a new buffing cloth. You'll need to repeat the waxing and buffing at least once more.
Keep the sheen
• Floor mats placed in entryways and non-abrasive felt pads on furniture feet will help to prevent scratching.
• Give your floors an occasional buff to remove the topmost layer of wax and reveal the new wax underneath - this extends the time between waxing.
• If you prefer an easy care finish, choose a liquid wax that doesn't require buffing.
For more floor sanding and waxing tips, contact The Floor Sanding Team today.
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