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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Is My Wood Floor Solid or Engineered?

Welcome! Whether you’ve just discovered us or you’re one of our lovely regular readers… hello, and thank you for stopping by! At Floor Sanding Cambridge, we’re all about helping homeowners across Cambridgeshire make sense of wood floor care with no fluff and plenty of practical know-how. Today, we’re diving into

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Can Wood Floor Sanding Be Dust Free?

Hello to our regular readers! You know the drill—grab a cuppa and settle in. And if you’re new here, welcome! We hope you enjoy the read… “Can Wood Floor Sanding Be Dust Free?”… and pick up some useful tips along the way. Now, let’s get into it—because we know you’re

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How to Fix Loose Parquet Flooring

Hello to our regular readers, and a big warm welcome if you’re new here! I’m Tracey from Art of Clean, and today we’re diving into our latest article: “How to Fix Loose Parquet Flooring.” We promise to keep it simple, friendly, and super helpful, so grab a cuppa and let’s

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What is the Best Thing to Clean Wood Worktops With?

Welcome to Our Blog ???? Hello! Whether you’re a long-time reader or new to our blog, welcome! Today, we’re tackling a common kitchen conundrum: What is the best thing to clean wood worktops with? Your wooden worktops are the heart of your kitchen, adding character and warmth to your home.

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Restoring Your Oak Wood Floors

Welcome back to our regular readers, and a warm hello to anyone joining us for the first time! If your oak floors are looking a bit tired, or you’re just curious about how restoration works, this blog is for you. Let’s explore restoring your oak wood floors back to life.

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Maintaining Wood Floors in High-Traffic Commercial Areas

Hello and welcome… I’m Tracey! Whether you’re a seasoned reader or popping by for the first time, it’s great to have you here. ???? Today, we’re going to look into a topic for business owners and commercial property managers: “Maintaining wood floors in high-traffic commercial areas.” I mean let’s face

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Is Floor Sanding Better Than Floor Replacement in Cambridge?

If you’re new here, a big warm welcome! I’m Tracey… and it’s a pleasure ❤️ We’re thrilled to have you, and we hope this blog, “Is Floor Sanding Better Than Floor Replacement in Cambridge?” gives you all the information you need. And to our regular readers, welcome back—thank you so much

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Preparing Your Home for Wood Floor Restoration

Welcome to Our Page! Hello and welcome! If you’re new here, we’re thrilled you’ve stopped by, and we hope this blog helps you in preparing your home for wood floor restoration. And to our regulars—you’re the best, and we’re so glad to have you back! Now, let’s dive into how

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How to Protect Wood Floors from damage in Cambridgeshire

Hi there, and welcome to our latest blog, “How to Protect Wood Floors from damage in Cambridgeshire.” If you’re a regular reader, welcome back! We truly appreciate your continued support and love having you here. If this is your first visit, we hope you enjoy the article and find it

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Which Flooring Is Best for Your Home?

A Comparison of Wood, Carpet, LVT, and Tiles. When choosing the right flooring for your home, the options can feel endless. Each type—whether wood, carpet, LVT, or tiles—has its strengths and weaknesses, and what works best often depends on your lifestyle and the needs of your home. Having cared for

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