Guide
Advice, how-tos and answers on caring for wooden floors.
Keeping Oiled Floors Beautiful: Simple Care Routines
Oiled floors reward a little regular care with years of good looks. Here is what to do daily, monthly and every few years.
Read articleRestoring Victorian Floorboards
Original Victorian floorboards can look stunning when properly restored. This guide covers repairs, sanding, gap filling and choosing a finish.
Read articleHardwax Oil or Lacquer? How to Pick the Best Floor Finish
Choosing between oil and lacquer shapes how your floor looks, wears and is maintained for years. Here is how to decide which suits your home.
Read articleSanding Engineered Flooring: Is It Possible?
Many engineered floors can be sanded, but it depends on the thickness of the real wood layer. Find out how to check yours and what the options are.
Read articleMaintenance or a Full Sand? When to Refresh Your Floor
A worn floor does not always need a full sand. This guide explains when a maintenance treatment is enough and when to sand.
Read articleHow to Bring Your Decking Back After Winter
After a wet winter, timber decking often looks tired and feels slippery. Here is how cleaning, sanding and a good decking oil bring it back.
Read articleA Guide to Parquet Floor Restoration
Parquet floors can last for generations, and even badly worn blocks can often be saved. Here is how blocks are repaired, re-laid, sanded and finished.
Read articleSqueaky Floorboards: Causes and Fixes
Squeaky floorboards are one of the most common complaints in older homes. Here is what causes the noise and how it is repaired properly.
Read articleHow to Choose the Right Stain for Your Wooden Floor
A stain can completely change the character of a floor, but the same colour looks different on every timber. Here is how to choose with confidence.
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