What Maintenance Do Hardwood Floors Need?
There’s something timeless about hardwood floors… the way they add warmth, elegance, and quiet pride to a home. But like all beautiful things, they need looking after. Whether you’ve just had yours sanded and sealed, or you’ve moved into a home with existing boards, one question always comes up: how do I care for them […]
What Wood Floor Finishes Suit Cambridgeshire Homes Best?
Ever walk into someone’s home and think, “Wow, the floor just works“? That feeling doesn’t come from luck or trend-chasing. It comes from matching the right wood floor colour and finish to the style of the home… and the people who live in it. In Cambridgeshire, we work in all sorts of homes: Victorian terraces […]
Restore or Replace: My Oak Floor Dilemma
It started with a single scratch. Well, maybe not just one. But you know that moment when you finally move the furniture around and spot what’s really been happening under your dining table? Yeah. That moment. My lovely oak floors — the ones I fell in love with when we moved in — were looking, […]
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 […]