Knowledge Articles — Floor Sanding Training
The Pallmann Spider floor finishing machine
Posted by Terry Guilford on
Let's introduce you to the Pallmann Spider floor sanding machine. It was built and designed to revolutionise floor sanding, a machine that can function as a rotary, planetary, and random orbital machine. It has variable speed, the ability to take additional weights, and three Velcro pad systems for the planetary...
What can I use to cover my wooden floor after it has been finished?
Posted by Cameron Flannagan on
Once you have sanded and finished a wooden floor with either lacquer or oil, there are some cases where other trades may need to come in to complete other works or repairs. Usually, we like to put in place the idea that the floor sander/finisher should be the last trade-in...
What Fillers can I use for wooden floors?
Posted by Cameron Flannagan on
There are many reasons and advantages to using fillers on wooden floors, other than the visual effect from the client’s perspective that can make a great difference. Its primary use is to stop products that are being applied to the floor from getting in between boards to reduce losing product and...
Machine Maintenance and Cleaning - Keeping your Machine in Top Shape
Posted by Cameron Flannagan on
Regular maintenance and cleaning of your machines is essential for any business. It is shown from many of the machines we have coming in for their regular service or repair that this seems to be the main reason for them not performing to their true potential. The Pallmann range of...
Pallmann Pall-X 98 Gold: What, Where and How!
Posted by Cameron Flannagan on
The Pallmann Pall- X 98 Gold is a water-based two component wood floor lacquer, for heavy wear wood flooring. In this blog, we explore what goes into the product, the careful steps that are taken by the manufacturers to make the product, and the process to take when using these finishes and...
Featured Products of the month - October 2019
Posted by Terry Guilford on
Each month we'll keep you up to date with any new products that have been added to the Ultimate Floor Care site. Any products that have changed, and finally any products that are on special offer and ready for you to snap up. This month, we’re pleased to announce we...
Featured Products of the month
Posted by Terry Guilford on
Welcome to our featured products of the month. Each month we'll keep you up to date with any new products that have been added to the Ultimate Floor Care site. Any products that have changed, and finally any products that are on special offer and ready for you to snap...
The Eco Revolution
Posted by Terry Guilford on
I recall about 10 years ago it was predicted that eco products would grow to be BIG. By 2019, it has certainly proved to be the case. In our industry, products frequently enter the market- and in my opinion, this is good. Yet, in today’s blog, before we go into...
How to Select a Wood Floor Finish
Posted by Terry Guilford on
The marketplace for wood floor finishes is hotting up, with the amount of wood flooring going down in this country everyday on a massive upward curve. The UK is seen as a target market for growth by all wood floor finish manufacturers and this can be a good thing for...
Parkett Profi Contractors - Listen Up
Posted by Terry Guilford on
Yesterday I had a meeting with Mike Hamer from Pallmann to discuss lots of different things and at the end of the meeting he brought up the subject of Parkett Profi, an underutilised offer that is winning big business. So, to all you Parkett Profi guys out there let me...
Wood Floor Trends in 2019
Posted by Terry Guilford on
Normally when it is time to write a blog I trawl the inner depths of my mind (not a good place to go) looking for inspiration on what to talk about, but this month my muse has been given not just a gentle prompt, but, to be honest a decent...
IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Cubitron Sanding belts
Posted by Terry Guilford on
Do you want to work faster without compromising quality? The Cubitron Sanding belt last up to 4 times longer than a Zirconia belt and cuts twice as fast, they even outperform normal Ceramic belts by lasting twice as long. In addition the Cubitron belt leaves a better finish than an...