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How to: Floor Sanding London

Ripping up an old carpet will often reveal a hidden treat. Wooden flooring is a popular and stylish choice, and it is easier to achieve this finish than you might think. Floor sanding London can transform old floorboards, and give you the fantastic looking floor which has been beneath your feet all along. Read through the following guide from Ajax Flooring for some top tips on how to update your floor.

•    Before you begin, use a nail punch and hammer to knock all nails to 2-3mm below the surface of the wood. This can help your abrasive to last longer, and can also prevent damage to your sander. Replace broken boards with reclaimed wood from timber merchants for a seamless finish, and fill any gaps between floorboards for a smooth sanding surface.
•    Choose your abrasive carefully to match the condition of your wood. For an uneven floor, the coarsest abrasive is most suitable, whilst boards which have been previously sanded will typically require a 40 grit adhesive.
•    Make your first cut at a 15 to 45 degree angle to the grain to make the floor flat and true. Always sand from left to right to prevent the appearance of run marks. Where the floor meets the skirting board, use an edge sander for an effective finish.
•    Once the dust has settled, vacuum your floor thoroughly before coating it with white spirit.

Although floor sanding London is a job which can be completed over a weekend providing you have a high quality sander and some basic DIY skills, for a job well done it really is best to call in the professionals from Ajax Flooring. We can complete a thorough, high quality job using only the very best tools for a finish which will last for a long time.

Take advantage of a free consultation from our specialist team and use our floor sanding London services to transform your flooring in a few easy steps. With the help of Ajax Flooring, you can enjoy sanding success, and your wooden floor can be the best feature of your home.

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