News and Tips

May 15th, 2012
If you have wood flooring throughout your home or business, you will already understand that quality of finish that comes it. At Floor Sander Hire, we specialise in a range of floor sander equipment, but which sander is right for you really depends on what type of application you need it for. Sanders for Floor Edges Typically you will need to hire two separate sanders - one for the main body of the floor and another to specifically sand the edges - and at Floor Sander Hire, we have two edging sanders for you to choose from. The Economy Edging Sander is ...
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May 9th, 2012
It’s a fact in the world of floor sanding, you don’t get too much regular repeat business, once you have sanded the floor and finished the surface with a good quality floor seal, usually, it can be a few years before the floor needs re-sanding or re-sealing. So I was very surprised to get a telephone call from the Head Teacher of the same school where I sanded the school hall floor back in September. The Head explained that the new school curator wasn’t familiar with cleaning wooden floors and in his eagerness to properly clean the hall floor he used ...
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April 25th, 2012
There may come a time when you feel your wood floor needs to be refinished. A big part of the success of your refinishing project is how well you perform the sanding. Unless you are a professional, sanding a wood floor can be a big job. Following these guidelines before you start sanding should help ensure you get the best results possible. First, evaluate the condition of the existing floor. Check to see if water beads up on the floor, soaks in slowly or soaks in quickly. In the case of the first two, you may not need to refinish the ...
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April 16th, 2012
The look, texture and general ambience created by a wooden floor is unparalleled, and it is one of the reasons why many homeowners want to have them installed in their home. However, as with all flooring, over time it can begin to look worn and tired. If this is the case with your wooden floor, you should hire a floor sander from us at Floor Sander Hire to rejuvenate its tired appearance. Unlike a carpet that needs to be replaced once it has become worn, a wooden floor can easily be sanded down to reveal a gorgeous new layer of wood, ...
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April 4th, 2012
Trendy coffee shops ………. they’re everywhere these days. Coincidentally, just as I was reading an advertisement in the local rag about a new coffee shop that was opening up on the High Street, the telephone rang. “Are you the chap that does dust free floor sanding?” said the rather gravelly voice at the other end of the ‘phone. “Only I am the owner of ‘Lottie’s Lattes’ the new coffee emporium in the High Street and I need the bar floor sanding and varnishing very urgently, can you do it?” Rather bizarrely the voice speaking these words reminded me of a ...
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March 14th, 2012
Rejuvenating the appearance of a tired wooden floor is simple, even for those who aren’t confident or experienced DIY enthusiasts; all you need is a quality floor sander and a bit of advice on how to sand the floor down to reveal the stunning, deep tones of the wood beneath. At Floor Sander Hire, we specialise in floor sander hire and can have the necessary equipment delivered straight to your front door; a service that is a valuable time-saver. While wood flooring is visually stunning, it is its durability and its ability to withstand heavy foot traffic for years and years ...
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March 5th, 2012
“Don’t you ever switch off?” that was my wife’s anguished question as we were enjoying an after dinner coffee in the Old Pirate pub in leafy Buckinghamshire. All I had said was that I had noticed that the wooden floor in the bar/restaurant could do with a little restoration and I was going to give the manager one of my business cards advertising my floor sanding restoration services in Buckinghamshire. Anyway it paid off! Two days later the ‘phone rang and the rather gruff voice at the other end was asking me how much I would charge to completely sand the ...
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February 17th, 2012
Here at Floor Sander Hire Co., we understand that if you are updating your floor, your priority will be keeping your DIY project on budget. When you need a floor sander to reveal the hidden beauty of a tired or worn wooden floor, we can provide you with the reliable equipment you need to get the very best results. Our competitive prices mean that sanding your own floor can be an affordable alternative to hiring a contractor to refurbish your flooring, so make our comprehensive hire service your first choice when you are looking to transform your home. Over twenty-eight years ...
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February 10th, 2012
“Oh, yes business has been great,” said a jovial voice from the other end of the telephone, “since you did that floor sanding job in my shop in central London, we’ve a really fantastic response from the public.” I was sitting in my office wrestling with some paperwork when this call came through. It was the manager of the retail shop where I had recently completed a floor sanding project. Her shop was located right in the centre of London and I remembered it very well. I had used a Bona 10” belt sander to sand the top surface of the ...
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January 12th, 2012
“A health and fitness centre!” That was my anguished retort when my next floor sanding hire job was presented to me. The last time I set foot inside one of those places was when I was collecting my niece from ballet practise and I vowed I would never grace such a place ever again. Sweat and Lycra is not a good mix in my opinion. Anyway, back to more important things, the manager of the centre was in a bit of a panic as her staff had carelessly moved some equipment around and damaged the hardwood floor in the exercise area. ...
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