Waxing, Re-oiling & Polishing Wooden Floors in Finsbury?

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• Our Flooring Services in Finsbury
• Floor Sanding
• Wood Floor Installation
• Floor Cleaning & Polishing

Floorworks in North London...

Why Choose Our Floor Renovation and Floor Fitting Services?

Choosing Floorworks for your floor restoration or wood floor installation and floor cleaning means that you choose not just a professional flooring service provider, but a reliable and long-lasting partner. Our outstanding flooring services are complemented by:

• Friendly customer service, which guarantees enjoyable customer experience.
• We offer free site surveys in 6 days of the week, by professional wood flooring surveyors.
• Well-experienced and fully insured floor fitters and floor sanding experts.
• We provide Service Guarantee - labour and materials on our installation services.
• Free advice on flooring products, services and floor maintenance.

What Commercial Services We Do In Finsbury?

For our business clients commercial flooring services to the highest industry standards. We have many local commercial floors with excellent customer satisfaction rate. Today we continue to provide outstanding commercial flooring services to:

• Business Offices, Retail & Showrooms in Finsbury
• Finsbury Schools & Nurseries
• Finsbury Restaurants & Pubs
• Local Churches & Community Centers
• Museums, Galleries, Theatres and other critical for dust extraction public places.

Whatever the type of flooring and whatever the need for flooring service, contact Floorworks today, regardless of the size of the project.

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See What Our Clients from Finsbury Say About Us...

• ★★★★★

  Very professional and an excellent job. We had our floor sanded down, painted and varnished. It looks really good! Dimi was very friendly and easy to have around. He took great pride in his work. We have been very pleased with the response from the admin team too. Stress free procedure from start to finish. Well done Dimi and Floorworks.

  
  

  Veronica Lane, homeowner from Finsbury, EC1
• ★★★★★

  Honestly incredibly pleased with all aspects of the service. We needed new floors installed to replace old carpets. I contacted many companies for quotes and samples. Floorworks was by far the most professional, responsive and helpful team, they quickly organised a quotation, site visit and offered samples (while I had to chase other companies). Their pricing was also one of the most competitive ones. The work was scheduled quickly and done very efficiently and well. The installation guys were very punctual, careful and did the job in one day (for two bedrooms). Overall, I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. If we ever need floorwork done again, we will certainly be back. Thank you!

  Polina Jacoutot, homeowner from Finsbury, EC1
• ★★★★★

  Excellent communication, arranged an estimated price based on my measurements and then sent a surveyor to record fine detail and confirm quotation. All questions answered promptly and thoroughly. Contract confirmed with a start date and anticipated completion time 3-4 days. Engineer arrived on time with all equipment, he understood our needs fully and carried out the work professionally floor fitting as he went. Job was completed at end of 3rd day. I am highly satisfied with all aspects of the work including the final report with photos of the work completed.

  Paul Boggis, cafe owner from Finsbury, EC1

Do You Have a Question?

• Is lacquered finish better than hardwax-oil for my original floorboards?

  The short answer is lacquer. The timber of the original floorboards is pine - pine is a soft, porous wood, which makes it less suitable for sealants that rely on deep penetration, such as hardwax-oil. While hardwax-oil works well for hardwoods, lacquer creates a protective surface layer, making it a more versatile option. It offers superior protection for all wood types, including softwoods like pine, and will provide a more durable finish for your original floorboards.

• Oak stained in dark wood base and white grain effect

  Hi,

  This example is shown on oak timber. This type of finish is achieved by application of Active Stain on top of oak timber, flollowed by application of white hardwax-oil on top - buffed in and sealed with another clear coat of oil on top.

  Some active stains are available from Woca (Active stain 1, 2, 3 and 4) and white oils are available from Osmo, Fiddes, Treatex (and other brands). 

  The process of active stain is slow - takes about a day and oils are slow-drying. It may be worth looking for a pre-finished product with similar appearance, instead of starting from scratch on bare wood.

  Hope this helps.

• Make teak parquet flooring colour lighter or keep it natural

  Hi Amy,

  Before sealing, unfinished teak can resemble oak in its light color. However, once sealed, teak typically darkens to a rich brownish hue.

  Like other exotic timbers, teak can be tricky to seal with normal water-base primers and lacquers. It will leave darker shaded streaks in areas where the roller has overcoated the previous pass. To avoid this, a solvent-based primer is used, e.g. Junckers SP Primer. This type of primer provides the best base for finishing exotic timbers, and it will make the original wood colour stand out even more with a rich, deep tone.

  If you prefer to keep the unfinished look of the teak or make it lighter, the only options available will be to use invisible / raw lacquer, like the Bona Mega Natural lacquer (or similar), or stain the floors with white-tinted primer (whitewash), such as Bona White primer or Junckers Prelak White. 

  The challenge here is how to apply these products on teak timber and avoid roller marks during the application. Applying these finishes on teak can be challenging, and we highly recommend to have a professional with experience in exotic woods handle the application.

  Ideally, timbers like teak, merbau, mahogany, walnut, jatoba should be left in their natural look.

And Some Frequently Asked Questions...

• How long does it take before the floors can be used again after the sanding service?

  During the restoration service, the floors can handle light traffic without disrupting the process.

  During the sealing process, the floors can be walked on between coats. After the final coat is applied, lacquered floors can accommodate foot traffic in 2 hours, while hardwax-oil floors require 5-10 hours. Drying times can vary depending on air humidity and the season.

  Furniture should be moved back into place the following day.

• Do you lift & dispose old flooring?

  Yes, as part of our floor restoration service, we can lift and dispose of old flooring. This includes carpets, tiles, vinyl, laminate, or wooden floors. We handle the entire process for your convenience.

• What is the lead time for your floor sanding services?

  Lead times can vary, but usually we accommodate works within 2 weeks even in the summer when there is higher demand for the service. However, we do occasionally receive cancellations, so availability can be more flexible than initially anticipated. If your floor restoration works are urgent, we recommend checking with a member of our team to explore the possibility of an earlier appointment.

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