Knowledge Articles

One of the questions we're hearing more often is where LOBA EasyFinish Neo actually sits within the wider LOBA lacquer range. On paper, a lot of floor finishes can look surprisingly similar. Most claim good durability, straightforward application and a...

Hardwood floors can be restored beautifully with the right sanding technique and the right machine setup. Some techniques include using a belt sander, others include just using a rotary / planetary sander, but most floors in bad condition really need...

Six years ago, if you had asked me what wood floor sanding was, I honestly wouldn’t have had a clue. I didn’t know wooden floors could be sanded.I didn’t know there was an entire industry behind it.I didn’t know there...

For contractors working in wood floor sanding, pricing rarely feels straightforward. You’re balancing material costs, labour, client expectations and time often on jobs where no two floors behave the same. At the same time, competition can make it feel like...

If you’ve ever seen an oiled floor go patchy, wear too quickly, or fail within months, it’s rarely the oil itself. It’s the process. Most failures come down to preparation, application, or a misunderstanding of how oil interacts with wood....

Walk most sites, and you’ll hear the same thing: “The floor’s worn out, we’re probably going to have to replace it.” But when you actually look at it closely, that’s not what’s happened. The tiles aren’t failing. The vinyl hasn’t...

You’ve got the floor to final cut. It’s clean, smooth, and ready for finish. It looks done. But this is the point where most problems actually start. Because once that final pass is complete, the surface is at its most...

When restoring or installing a wooden floor, most of the attention usually goes into sanding. But sanding only prepares the timber. What really determines how the floor looks and performs over time is the finish system applied afterwards. Many installers...

Pine floors look fantastic when they’ve just been sanded. They’re pale, warm and full of character, which is why they appear in so many Victorian homes, schools and older UK buildings. Once the boards are refinished, the whole room often...

It’s a common question. The floor still looks mostly sound. No peeling. No major damage. Just a few scuffs, a bit of wear in the traffic lanes, maybe some light dulling. So, the natural thought is: Can I just put...

Anyone involved in wood floor sanding has had the conversation. A client moves a rug, mat, or sofa, and suddenly there’s a clear outline on the floor. Different colour. Different tone. Sometimes dramatic. The assumption is often that something has...

When you’re sanding floors for a living, your hands are full, literally.  Machines running, dust control to manage, clients asking questions in the background. But the phone still rings. Missed calls often mean missed jobs. But stopping mid-sand to answer...