Re-Oiling
Maintenance re-oiling in Epping: colour, sheen and protection restored, usually in a day.
Bring your oiled floor back to life
Hardwax oil gives a warm, natural finish that slowly wears away in busy areas. You will notice it first in hallways, kitchens and in front of the sofa, where the floor looks grey or dry. Re-oiling puts back what daily life has worn away, without the time and cost of a full sand.
What a re-oil involves
A machine deep clean to remove dirt, grease and old polish
Buffing to prepare the surface for fresh oil
Spot treatment of light scratches and worn patches
One or two coats of maintenance oil, buffed to an even sheen
When to re-oil
Re-oiling works on floors that were finished with oil or hardwax oil and still have an intact surface. If your floor is lacquered, re-coating is the equivalent maintenance treatment. Deep stains, dents or bare patches need a full sand and refinish. For more help deciding, read when to re-oil or re-coat.
Drying and aftercare
Light use is fine after a few hours; furniture can return after a day or two, and rugs after roughly a week. Use a pH-neutral cleaner made for oiled floors and avoid steam mops. Our guide to caring for oiled floors has more tips.
How to tell it is time
Busy areas look lighter and duller than the edges of the room
Water no longer beads on the surface and soaks in quickly
The floor marks and stains more easily
The sheen is patchy across the room
A quick water drop test tells you a lot - if the water soaks in quickly, it is time to re-oil. The sooner you re-oil, the less work the floor needs. Kitchens and hallways usually need attention first.
For the cost, few treatments make such a visible difference. Booked every year or two, it keeps the floor protected and can delay a full sand for many years.
Part of our floorcare service
This service sits within our floorcare and aftercare range. Typical costs are on our prices page. Book a free survey or send us a photo for a quick quote.
Guide prices
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Maintenance re-oil
Deep clean and fresh coat of oil — no sanding needed.
from £9 per m²
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Re-coating lacquered floors
Light abrade and a new protective coat of lacquer.
from £12 per m²
Guide prices — we confirm a fixed price after a free survey.
Questions about re-oiling
Is the finish safe once it is dry?
Yes. We use low-VOC oils and water-based lacquers that are safe for children and pets once fully dry. We suggest keeping pets out of the room for the first 24 hours, and trim claws to help the finish last.
Do you need to visit to give a price?
Often, yes. A few clear photos and the room sizes let us give a guide price within a working day. We confirm it with a short visit before work starts, so the final quote is fixed.
How often should an oiled floor be re-oiled?
Busy areas like hallways and kitchens usually need a maintenance coat every one to two years. Quieter rooms can go much longer. Our guide to re-oiling and re-coating helps you judge.
What cleaner should I use on my wooden floor?
Use a soft brush or vacuum, then a barely damp mop with a wood floor soap. Avoid steam mops and bleach or multi-surface sprays. Read our care guide for a simple routine.
What does floor sanding cost per square metre?
Prices depend on the floor area, condition, repairs needed and the finish you choose. Our price list shows typical starting prices, and the free survey gives you a fixed written quote.
Can my floor be refreshed without a full sand?
If the finish is worn but the wood is not damaged, a maintenance coat is often enough. It takes a fraction of the time of a full sand and keeps the floor protected. See re-oiling.
What our customers say
Stairs and hall look fantastic
“We had the hallway floor and stairs done at the same time so everything matches. A really tidy team and the price was fair.”
Coopersale
Engineered floor sanded beautifully
“Another company told us our engineered floor could not be sanded. These guys checked the wear layer and found plenty to work with. It looks like it was laid yesterday.”
Ongar
Decking looks much better
“The deck looks warm and rich again. We had to rebook once because of rain, which is understandable, and they rearranged quickly. Happy with the result.”
Epping