Most contractors will happily invest in a decent sander and a decent vacuum, then treat a pre-separator as an optional extra, something to add later if budget allows. That's the wrong way round. For anyone who is serious about wood...
To sort it out. This is a straightforward reference for what actually fits what across the machines we get asked about most: Bona, Pallmann, Festool, and the common belt sanders. Rotary and Edger Machines (Disc-Based) The Bona family 150mm...
Coarse and medium sanding get talked about the most because that's where the big transformation happens. The old finish comes off, the floor gets levelled, and it starts looking like something again. But the finishing stage is where a job...
Sanding oak wooden floors can be some of the simplest jobs in the industry and some of the toughest. And every job has you asking yourself how many discs and belts did it take, and how many hours did you...
Some of the most useful things we know didn't come from a spec sheet. They came from years of being asked the same questions on site, on the phone, and over WhatsApp. This week, instead of another product write-up, we've...
Why a Pre-Separator Is Important for Wood Floor Sanding Most contractors will happily invest in a decent sander and a decent vacuum, then treat a pre-separator as an optional extra, something to add later if budget allows. That's the wrong...
Walnut is one of the most sought-after hardwoods in flooring! Prized for its deep, rich colour and dramatic grain. It's also one of the timbers most likely to catch a contractor out at the quoting stage if you don't fully...
Ask ten wood floor sanding contractors what they charge, and you'll get ten different answers and probably three or four different pricing methods too. That's not necessarily a problem, but it does mean a lot of contractors are pricing on...
See how water popping affects wood floor sanding, colour and final grit, with a practical test showing 80, 100, 120 and 150 grit preparation. The Difference Water Popping Makes When Finishing a Wooden Floor Two sections of the same timber...
Choosing a finish for a newly sanded wooden floor isn't just about colour. One of the biggest decisions is the sheen level of the lacquer, as this determines how much light reflects from the surface and has a huge influence...
Most wood floor restoration contractors rely on recommendations, repeat customers, and Google to win work. While those are still important, many potential customers will look at your social media before they decide to get in touch. If your Facebook or...
In 2022, I was 26 years old and still finding my feet in the wood flooring industry. I had recently started sanding floors part-time while also working at Ultimate Floorcare. The only training experience I had was going on...
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