Does Floor Sanding Create Lots of Dust?
What families really want to know — and how we keep things clean. You’re picturing the floor, not the mess. You can already imagine it: the grain showing through, the surface fresh and light again. But there’s a quiet worry too — what happens in between? Especially with little ones around, allergies in the family, […]
5 Myths About Wood Floor Sanding — Debunked Gently
Still love your floorboards — but worried sanding will ruin them? You wouldn’t be the first. Couples often tell us they’ve left their original wood floors untouched because they’re afraid of losing the very thing they love: the texture, the tone, the soul of the space. And we get that. You’ve lived with those floors […]
Sanding Your Hallway Floor Before Autumn
Here’s what to know before the wet shoes and muddy boots arrive. If your hallway floor feels a little tired, scuffed, or dull after summer, you’re not alone. For busy families in Cambridge, this space takes the biggest hit — from schoolbags dumped at the door to pets racing in from the garden. And with […]
Do You Need to Leave Your Home During Floor Sanding?
Hello 👋🏽 Whether you’re a long-time fan of the blog or just popped by while Googling “how disruptive is floor sanding?” – you’re in the right place! Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s chat. Today’s question is a biggie, and one we hear all the time: “Do I need to leave the house while […]
Time to Refresh Your University’s Wood Floors This Summer
Grab a coffee and get comfy — this one’s for estate teams, maintenance managers, and facilities crews across Cambridge and the surrounding counties. We’re going to look at why it’s time to refresh your university’s wood floors this summer! When the students head home, and lecture halls fall quiet, the real work often begins. The […]
Why Are My Floorboards Shrinking?
I know… it seems a scary thing when you notice your floorboards are shrinking and it’s very normal to start panicking, turn to Google and ask why your floorboards are shrinking… What to understand before you panic — and when it might be time to restore, not replace. Just want the basics before deciding? This […]
Can You Remove Black Paint from the Edges of My Wood Floor?
Why This Question Comes Up (More Often Than You’d Think) If you’ve recently lifted an old carpet or laminate only to discover black paint around the perimeter of your wooden floor, you’re not alone. It’s a common surprise in older Cambridgeshire homes — particularly the ones built between the 1930s and 1970s. These black paint […]
Can You Restore an Oak Floor in a Busy Family Home?
If you’re wondering whether floor sanding is possible — or even wise — in a home full of children, pets and everyday chaos, this article offers calm, honest advice. We’ll explain how oak floors can be restored safely and beautifully without turning your home upside down, and what families across Cambridgeshire have learned by trusting […]
Why We Need to See the Whole Floor Under Your Carpet
Before we sand your wooden floor, we need to see every part of it. Why we need to see the whole floor under your carpet… It’s not us being awkward, I promise… keep reading. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the surprising things we’ve discovered under carpets, how they’ve affected real clients’ outcomes, and […]
Will Restoring Your Old Wood Floor Add Value to Your Home?
Well hello there! A big warm welcome back to our lovely regular readers… and if you’re new here, pop the kettle on, grab your favourite brew, snuggle up, and let’s dive into another honest, down-to-earth chat about all things wood floors. Today’s hot topic: Will restoring your old wood floor actually add value to your […]