Floor Care Guide
Advice, how-tos and answers on caring for wooden floors.
Hardwax Oil or Lacquer? How to Pick the Best Floor Finish
Oil and lacquer both protect a sanded floor, but they look, feel and age very differently. This guide explains which one suits the way you live.
Read articleCan You Sand an Engineered Wood Floor?
Many engineered floors can be sanded, but it depends on the thickness of the real wood layer. Here is how to check and what to expect.
Read articleChoosing a Floor Stain Colour
Staining lets you change the tone of your floor, as long as you test it properly. Here is how to choose with confidence.
Read articleHow to Care for Oiled Wooden Floors
An oiled floor is easy to look after once you know the routine. This guide covers everyday cleaning, protection and when to re-oil.
Read articleHow Long Does It Take to Sand and Refinish a Floor?
Most rooms are sanded and finished in one to two days. Here is a realistic timeline so you can plan ahead.
Read articleYour Checklist Before Floor Sanding Day
A little preparation makes floor sanding faster, smoother and less stressful. This checklist covers everything you need to think about.
Read articleRestoring Victorian Floorboards
Period pine floorboards are full of character and well worth saving. Here is what the process involves, from lifting carpets to the final coat.
Read articleA Guide to Parquet Floor Restoration
Parquet floors can last for generations, and even badly worn blocks can often be saved. Here is how blocks are repaired, re-laid, sanded and finished.
Read articleRe-Oil, Re-Coat or Sand? Knowing What Your Floor Needs
Not every tired floor needs sanding. Learn the signs that a re-oil or re-coat is all your floor needs, and when sanding is the better option.
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