We inspect the floor condition, identify repairs, confirm the floor type (floorboards, parquet, engineered or solid wood), and protect edges and surrounding areas. This is where we plan the safest sanding method and the most suitable finish.

Where required, we secure loose boards, replace damaged sections, and prepare problem areas before sanding. Good preparation is what prevents weak spots and improves the final finish.

We sand the floor through progressively finer grits to remove old coatings, flatten unevenness and refine the timber. We use dust‑controlled extraction to significantly reduce airborne dust during the sanding process.

Edges, corners and tight areas are finished with specialist edging machines and hand tools to achieve a consistent finish right up to skirting lines and thresholds.

Where appropriate, we fill gaps and minor imperfections using resin/filler systems or slivers depending on the floor type and movement. We then complete the final sanding stage to leave the surface smooth and ready for finishing.

 

We apply the chosen finish system (oil, lacquer, stain/colour where suitable) in the correct number of coats with proper drying time. We then inspect the result with you and provide aftercare advice to protect the finish long-term.

Oils give a natural, warm look and are popular for a more traditional feel. Lacquers provide a tough surface layer and are often chosen for high-traffic areas. We’ll recommend the best option based on your floor type and how the space is used.

To be fair the main consideration is how much maintenance your willing to do as oiled floors need more looking after and planned maintenance, but is worth it on certain types of hardwood floors and parquet.

We generally don't reccomend it for pine floors, however get in touch & we can talk you through the whole process and pro's & cons...check back for a full guide soon

Finishes range from ultra-matt to satin and gloss. We can guide you on the look that suits your interior while balancing durability and maintenance.

We use respected systems including Osmo oils, Junckers, Fiddes and Berger‑Seidle products, selected based on your floor type, expected wear and the final look you want.

Gap filling depends on floor type and movement. Pine boards and older floors often move seasonally, so we’ll recommend the most suitable method and set honest expectations.

Most projects take 1–3 days depending on size, repairs needed and the finishing system. We’ll advise on realistic timings when we quote.

We use dust‑controlled sanding with professional extraction that significantly reduces dust, but technically, no system can guarantee 100% dust‑free sanding. However it is fair to say it's virtually dust free as it is a clean, controlled process where yo will literally not be able to see any dust and our H-class dust filtration systems are state of the art sysems that mean we no longer have to tape off open areas of the house to prevent fine dust migration, which in simple terms means we can guarantte that you wont have to clean up any dust left behind by our sanding process under normal circumstances.

Light foot traffic may be possible after initial drying stages, but full cure time depends on the finish type. We’ll give clear guidance based on the system used.

We’ll advise on suitable cleaning products, felt pads, doormats and maintenance routines. Correct aftercare will extend the life of your floor and reduce the need for early re‑sanding.

This brief guide will be replaced by a full guide soon...so get in touch if it's more urgent.

In some cases, floors can be refreshed with a maintenance re‑coat with specialist techniqes and machinery, rather than needing a full re‑sand. We’ll advise what’s possible based on wear level and current condition of the floor and the coating.

Generally it depends on how much dirt may have penetrated the grain and how badly the current finish has worn. There are many other considerations which we'll share in the fll guide coming soon!

Parquet needs specialist sanding techniques to preserve the pattern and avoid uneven patch results, especially with the finishing. If proper care and due process isn't followed then there are numerous things that will show through as soon as any type of finish is applied, thats if it wasnt already visible from bad sanding.

We sand & restore herringbone, block & finger parquet with carefully pre selected grit progressions and typically finish it with 2 coats of hard-wax oil or 3 coatts of lacquer skillyfully applied with a roller to give the amazing results can only be acchieved by floor sanding experts in the trade. Tackling parquet and finishing it properly is normally not possible for a diy project and expect satisfactory results. So don't hesitate call your local floor sanding experts 5 Star Floor Care for your expertly finished parquet floor restoration & give beautiful parqet floors the 5 star treatment & finishing they deserve.

We can sand engineered floors when the wear layer thickness permits. We’ll do our homework & thorough inspections first, then advise honestly what is safe to do.

Our inspection will confirm whether or not it's safe to sand your floor & also how many times it's likely it can be sanded.

As were your local  floor sanding experts you'll be glad to know that we have specialist finishing equipment & techniques that can be adjusted with pressure and speed settings so we can control the aggression of the machine to a huge extent and in doing so control how much of the wear surface we remove.

This capability along with our understanding, expertise and genuine passion for restoring your engineered  wooden floors ensure 5 star results every time.

So find out why 5 Star Floor Care are your local floor sanding specialists for engineered wood floor sanding services & refinishing. You will see how safe your floor is in our hands.

Hardwoods sand beautifully and respond well to premium finishing systems. We match the finish to your desired look and the traffic level in the property.

A primary difference can be with tropical hardwoods, which can have adverse reactions to normal finishing products.

Oak floors are a lot more common than most other hardwoods and we sand & restore. However beech has many of the same charechteristics of oak but is generally a little bit lighter when refinished and is most commonly a strip floor. Let us recommend the best finish for your floors unless you know exactly what you want already, as the products you may have used in the past and sworn by are now outadated. A lot of the older products tended to 'yellow' over time changing the colour of the wood to a ghastly orangey colour which happens so subtly over time you tend to thin of it as the natural colour of the wood. Call 5 Star Floor Care, your local floor sanding company to sand and seal your oak floors with our premium dust free sanding services.

Stairs and landings often show the most wear and are usually the haedest areas to restore. Be careful when trying to restore these yourselves as the painted finish typically present in homes pre 1980's often lurking under carpets is actually led based paint so takes some special considerations in removing it safely. Definately full PPE & DO NOT USE ANY SANDERS WITHOUT H-CLASS DUST FILTRATION

We use dust controlled sanding and finishing techniques with highly specialised hand tool sanding machinery to avoid spreading toxic comtaniminated dust throughout your home. Another reason to choose our specialist floor sanding company 5 Star Floor Care for professional dust-free sanding of hall, stairs & landing floors.

Gap filling depends on floor type and movement. Pine boards and older floors often move seasonally, so we’ll recommend the most suitable method and set honest expectations.