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Pine Floorboards Restoration
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Pine Floorboards Restoration
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Pine Floorboards Restoration
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Pine Floorboards Restoration in Process
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Pine Floorboards Restoration in Process
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Pine Stairs Restoration in Process
Staining, gap filling of floorboards in Leyton
Before the restoration works...
The pine floorboards in this Leyton house was overall looking tired and in urgent need of renovation. During our initial survey, we did a thorough inspection of the floors and discussed with the client all possible options.
Our client has decided to go for staining, gap filling, of 43 sqm pine floorboards and finishing the floors in satin Lacquer.
How we completed the restoration works...
The original thickness of the victorian floorboards used for residential 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 task of the preparatory floorboards sanding stage is to remove the previous finish and level the floorboards throughout.
If the victorian floorboards have been already restored previously in past 10 - 15 years, they will usually not have a good level. Floorboards covered previously by carpets, may have cupping and larger gaps.
Next stage in the process of floor renovation was the application of the gap filling. We aim to apply resin filler in late hours 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 .
A number of colour samples were provided on a sanded surface for the client to review and approve, prior to application of the colour and finishing the floors. The client decided to go with floor staining in colour.
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 3 coats of Junckers HT700 Lacquer in satin sheen with another light screen buff between the coats, for an excellent final touch to the finish.
