Cleaning and Oiling Wood Floors
Natural wood is one of the most beautiful surfaces that can be used for flooring. More and more consumers wish their floors to look as natural as possible and oil finishes are becoming increasingly popular. The oil finish is designed to absorb into the wood surface and leave the surface looking completely natural. Some oils have now been developed to leave a slight sheen although matt is by far the preferred choice.
Maintaining oiled floors is relatively simply, however some basic points should be adhered to…..
How to Seal a Slate Floor
If you require our help deep cleaning and restoring a slate floor, we can provide an estimate without the need for a site visit. By simply uploading some photos and measurements in our Get A Quote form, we will assess your job and provide recommendations and costs.
Slate Floor Cleaning in Chelmsford
Often during building works slate flooring becomes saturated with a mess. Even with protective measures in place, gypsum dust and cement residue find its way through to contaminate the flooring.
When a slate floor has suffered this amount of building mess there is usually only one solution for slate floor restoration and that’s deep cleaning
Wrong product on wooden flooring
It's thankfully not too often we are called to a job where a customer has used the wrong product on a wooden floor. In this case, an oiled floor was treated for over two years with the wrong product. Instead of the refresher oil which should have been used, hardwood polish & restorer was applied.
Restorative Tile & Grout Cleaning
Over the years, the practice of scrubbing the tiles on one’s hands and knees has lost its allure. Soiling penetrates the porous surface of the tile, and old coverings like wax have degraded, allowing the surface to become impregnated with dirt
When the surface appears dull and filthy, as in the photo, a tile deep clean should deal with most of the issues; however, some of these aggregates may not be completely removable. A light resurfacing on some types of tiling is possible but should be cautiously undertaken to avoid eradicating colouring and detail.
cleaning old terracotta tiles
Old Terracotta tiles are rich in colour and have a texture that oozes rustic appeal. One often conjures up an image of an old country cottage floor, with stand alone wooden cabinets and a gleaming old Aga range.
Now the picture is painted, let’s take a closer at the floor.
stone floor restoration costs
There are various levels of service and costs for restoring stone floors; the service level will be dependent upon the condition of the floor.
Vintage Tile Cleaning and Restoration - DIY Guide
Anyone lifting an old hallway carpet in a Victorian house for the first time does so with anticipation, and possibly a pleasantly increased heart rate. The hope, that lying hidden beneath a once popular choice of floor covering is the original article.
Expectations are raised if the edge reveals the Holy Grail, the original vintage floor tiles. Excitement may wane slightly as the majority of original tiles will have suffered a certain amount of wear and tear.
How to Strip and Polish Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring in sheet format is a favourite choice for large commercial buildings such as schools and community halls due to its cost, ease of maintenance and durability.
Modern Vinyl flooring is also very popular, and brands like Karndean and Amtico are proudly displayed in many homes.
Common issues with cleaning polished concrete flooring
Concrete was once viewed as a purely industrial flooring solution, suitable for areas where practicality was far more important than visual appearance. Mention polished concrete flooring today and you are instantly transported into the world of high-end designer homes, chic magazine articles, and art galleries. Polished concrete is now highly prized and sought after for its superb aesthetic appearance.