Reliable Re-coating Service For Your Hardwood Floors

Polishing a hardwood floor is an excellent way to preserve the wood and keep it healthy. A nicely polished floor is not only pretty but well protected too. It's the good health of the wood itself reflecting on the outside. The polishing results also vary depending on the type of finish that has been used upon it. In most cases when you have a polyurethane-based finish the results are more durable and long lasting. If your finish is varnish or oil-based you may have to resolve to sand and waxing. The polishing process itself isn't that hard on its own, however, if you want a result you are glad to look at continuously you should hire a professional. There are two main types of polish you can use. One-step polishing products will be easier to apply and the result will certainly be faster, but they lack the durability and longevity of two-step polishes.

The Basics Of Polishing A Wooden Floor

Clear the space: remove rugs, carpets and furniture. If you need to drag heavy objects during the polishing process be advised that it may damage the floor and all the effort will go to waste. Remove any dust or dirt as you cannot apply polish if your floor is not perfectly clean before beforehand. The dust has abrasive properties and can ruin your polishing. A sweep with a broom and a vacuum cleaner can remedy this. Wash your floor: use a damp mop, preferably with a specialised wood cleaning product, especially if your floor is in very poor condition. Give it some time to dry before proceeding.

Here comes the time for the decision. No matter what, the manufacturer's advice must be followed by their products. In most cases when you choose a one-step polish you should begin by coating your applicator with a small amount of the substance, around the size of your hand, and follow the wood's grain when applying. It is always recommended to slightly overlapping the polish before moving to a new area and the best place to start the polishing process is the corners.

The two-step polishing begins in a similar fashion: from the corners and with a piece of cloth. The biggest difference lies in the use of a buffing machine which can strip some of the already worn out surfaces of the existing finish. The final result, however, is more durable. One of the biggest pros of using experts like us for this kind of job is the use of professional dust-free equipment. We can spare you the buffing by hand which is a slow and painful job and the result could be far greater than anticipated. Seek us out at 020 70360622 and the result will be all you hoped it could be and more.