Apply a new protective coat — water-based polyurethane, oil-modified urethane or hardwax oil — to seal and protect the prepared surface. The finish type affects sheen level, durability, dry time and how the timber looks long-term. A good contractor should explain their recommendation for your specific floor.
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Strip back old coatings to bare timber, removing scratches, stains and surface damage. The essential prep stage before any polishing or coating work. Requires proper equipment — a drum or belt sander for the main field, edger for skirting areas, and detail work around corners.
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More involved than a standard sand and seal. Covers board replacement and repairs, gap filling, stain correction, and re-coating on floors with significant damage or wear. Common in older homes, period properties and heritage restorations where structural work is needed before finishing.
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Laying new timber flooring — solid hardwood, engineered boards or parquet — before sanding and finishing. Some operators handle the full project from supply through to final coat; others focus on installation only and refer out the finishing work.
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External decking requires different preparation to indoor floors. Remove weathered grey grain, old oil or seal and surface contamination before re-oiling or re-coating. Typically done with belt sanders and random orbital machines suited to larger open surfaces.
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Isolated board replacement, nail hole filling, squeaky floor repairs and sub-floor work. Often done as part of a restoration or as a standalone trade visit before other contractors start. Not every floor sander does repairs — worth confirming scope before booking.
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