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April 29th, 2013
Using the correct equipment for a particular job is essential for ensuring that the work done will be to a high standard and will last. Here at Floor Sander Hire we have a range of equipment for sanding that are perfect for any job.
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February 12th, 2013
When it comes to floor sanding, I have found out that there is quite a contrast between the months of December and January. In December I was frantically dashing around from client to client sanding their floors in time for Christmas. When Christmas Eve finally arrived I vowed that I didn’t want to see another wooden floor for at least a week. Even the manager at my local floor sander rental shop must have been sick of the sight of me, although he did slip me a nice bottle of brandy in appreciation of all the floor sanders I had ...
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January 11th, 2013
“Are you the London floor sanding man?” I had just entered a recently renovated warehouse in South London and I was being greeted by an earnest looking, chiffon clad lady, flourishing a fake smile and with tan to match. “You’ve come to sand my consulting room floor haven’t you?” she continued. I looked across the open expanse of the ‘consulting room’ and my eyes rested upon a lovely, but worn, old oak floor made up from solid wooden floorboards. “That’s me,” I replied, trying hard not to engage her at eye level. “This is a really good solid floor, you ...
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December 4th, 2012
Wooden flooring is often a sought after feature in a property, a well-made and cared for wooden floors can add sophistication and warmth to any home and the best thing is they last for decades. However, improper care can leave you floor looking warped, scratched and dull. So we’ve put together some top tips to help you maintain your wooden floor. Proper Cleaning It’s important to keep hardwood flooring clean and dry. Use a vacuum cleaner on the wood at least once a week to get rid of dirt or debris, if you notice a build-up of dirt you should buy products ...
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October 10th, 2012
Oddly enough this jotting is not about floor sanding at all! Although I now make my living sanding wooden floors throughout London, I have been blessed that, in most situations, I have been able to get right down to sanding a floor with little or no prior preparation. However, the position I found myself in today was a little different from the norm, as the wooden floor in front of my eyes was definitely in need of some TLC, before I could be let loose with a floor sander. My initial observations were that the floor was nice and flat, ...
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September 11th, 2012
“If I had my way, that’s what I would do to all of ‘em,” was the considered retort from my Father-in-Law, when I told him my next job was sanding a wooden floor in newly opened bar that had sprung up from a recently defunct well known High Street Bank. “Best thing for them,” he added with a sarcastic grin. This was big old fashioned type bank, right in the centre of London, that had been extensively fitted-out with a lovely hardwood floor that covered all of the main bar area. “We are expecting a lot of foot traffic through here, ...
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September 10th, 2012
When planning a project, one of the first things you need to think about is what tools are you going to need? Once you know the answer to that question the next one you need to ask yourself is: should you hire or buy the tools? This can be a difficult decision but what it normally boils down to is which the most cost effective option is. Here at Floor Sander Hire we know this can cause quite a conundrum for many of us so here are a few things to consider when deciding whether to hire or buy your ...
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August 15th, 2012
To achieve the smoothest, most eye-catching and luxurious wooden floor, it will first need to be sanded down before any varnishing can take place – applying to both newly laid floors without a finish, or a floor which has grown a little tired after years of use. However the question now arises: what should you use to sand it down and with the choice of so many different floor sanders out there, which floor sander is appropriate to your project? Here at Floor Sander Hire we understand that our breadth of choice might be a little overwhelming, so have put ...
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August 7th, 2012
I had often walked past the ‘posh’ flats just off the High Street near my north London home; they had been built by a London based developer who certainly had an eye for design, with trendy décor and stylish balconies etc. What I didn’t know is that in every apartment the lounge had been kitted out with a hardwood floor - and not a cheap laminated job either - each had a genuine wooden floor just ripe for a floor sanding professional like me! But what did I know, soon I would be practising my floor sanding skills on one of these ...
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July 12th, 2012
Deciding whether to sand your floors can be hard because it’s not the easiest of jobs and it creates quite a mess! Nevertheless sanding your floors is the best way to get the most out of your wooden floors. Sanding is the easiest and most efficient way to remove the existing finish from your floors and it’s a great way of levelling out warped boards and smoothing out any damage in a worn floor. So once you have decided to sand your floor yourself you then need to decide what tools you need, and whether it is best to hire ...
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