Sanding

To achieve a professional finish, the entire floor has to be prepared, and the job approached methodically and systematically, starting with the correct equipment.

The sanding process

In the case of softwood floors (e.g. Victorian/Georgian pine), all loose boards must be properly fixed, and all damaged/split boards must be repaired or replaced. In the case of parquet/wood block floors, loose or defective blocks must be re-fixed to the sub-floor repaired or replaced. More on ‘renovation‘.
Once the floor has been fully prepared, the sanding process begins using coarse grades of sandpaper belts (e.g. 24 Grit) and continues down through the grades, finishing with 120 / 240 grit, depending on the type of floor.
If required, mid-way through the sanding process, the gaps between the boards (or blocks) can be filled using either resin or wooden ‘fillets’ depending on their width. More on gap-filling.
Victorian and Georgian floors usually require cross-sanding before sanding with the grain of the boards. This is due to the ‘cupping’ and ‘cambering’ of the boards over the years, manifesting in high and low spots over the entire floor. Careful ‘cross-sanding’ carried out at a shallow diagonal effectively levels the floor. It evens out the surface in anticipation of the finer grades of sandpaper and ultimately provides a better final finish.
Once the entire surface area has been sanded to the desired finish and fully vacuumed, the floor is ready to be finished. More on ‘Finishing’.

Breath easy with ‘dust free’ sanding machines

When you get the floor in your home sanded, the Bona Dust Care System captures the dust generated on the spot. That means your bookshelves, electronics, curtains, and furniture don’t need to be covered before sanding or cleaned afterwards. In fact, the Bona dust-free sanding unit delivers air quality that’s better and cleaner than the ambient air found in most homes.

More about Bona ‘dust free’ sanding

“Modern ‘dust free’ sanding machines dramatically reduce the dust created during sanding”
— David Brock | The Natural Floor Company

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What our customers say

    
 
 
        
   Megan Arneau 
 2023-12-23
 
 
  Dave, Diego and Stick came over to renovate our floors in the property we just purchased. We had no idea what we were getting into, and their communication was flawless with a lot of explanations and what to expect. They were of great advice, efficient and incredibly kind! We are absolutely delighted with how the floor looks like and couldn't believe the difference before/after. We would highly recommend them!

Thanks again for the work you have done :)
  
 
       
   John Owen Waller 
 2023-12-11
 
 
  100% Recommend. Have had Dave and Diego do our floors a few times now. You won’t find a more friendly and obliging team. Extremely knowledgeable, reliable and punctual, with great suggestions on colour/tone for newly sanded floors; also have super contacts when it comes to replacing damaged boards.
  
 
       
   Mona Ando 
 2023-10-19
 
 
  We had our wooden floors sanded by the natural floor company and they look amazing! David talked me through the process and Diego carried out the job. They were professional, tidy and did an outstanding job. What more can you ask for! We would highly recommend using them if you want to bring your wood floors back to life.
  
 
       
   Phillip Ayoub 
 2023-10-11
 
 
  I couldn't recommend David and Diego more highly! Professional, kind and excellent craftsmen. The floors turned out great and it was a pleasure having their team around while they were working on it.
  
 
       
   Flora Bain 
 2023-08-22
 
 
  The Natural Floor Company were excellent to work with. David and co were organised and helpful from our first enquiry, checking our needs (we're an art studio). Our really grimey and bumpy floor was transformed by their work. See pictures. The work was completed well within the time they estimated and the cost was as agreed. We are thrilled with the results.
Comments from our studio neighbours include 'beautiful' and 'phenomenal'.  Highly recommend.
  
 
       
   daegyte awdetr 
 2023-06-28
 
 
  Amazing service, high communication, flexible, personable, made every step of the refurb painless and easy. Wasn’t derisive when there were hiccups on my end from this being my first time hiring a contractor. I couldn’t have had a better service nor had better people. Has made my first home beautiful and long lasting. 10/10 highly recommend, will be recommending to friends and family.
  
 
       
   Amye Clarke 
 2023-06-02
 
 
  Great, professional workmanship. Done in the time set out and very clean . Thanks David and Diego for transforming my floor
  
 
       
   Renee Rigby 
 2023-04-20
 
 
  Many many thanks to David, Diego and Sticky.  Our dining room floor looks amazing! Highly recommend this small company.
  
 
       
   Haley Haley 
 2023-02-01
 
 
  I can not say enough good things about the natural floor company. David and Diego really know what they are talking about and deliver and then some with the final product. I inherited engineered wood flooring with a house I purchased, I am not even sure how old the floor was, but it had been exhausted by the previous owner and tenants. They literally bought the floor back to life, and it looks brand new. Knowledge, hard work and a quick turn around. I googled the process and came across them via a search, and picked them based on reviews and location, and very glad I did. Amazing people, and I hope this company only grows. Fully recommend. Infact my family have saved their details incase needed.

Alternatively call us on 020 8830 1455

Name: The Natural Floor Company
Address: The Natural Floor Company, 216 Chapter Road, London, England, NW2 5NB, UK
Telephone: 020 8830 1455
Price range: £100

The Natural Floor Company, 216 Chapter Road, London NW2 5NB

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Floor Sanding in London is one of the best locations for professional floor restoration services across the city and its nearby areas. You are in the areas of Hampstead, Muswell Hill, or Crouch End, the eclectic streets of Walthamstow, Leyton, and Hackney, or districts of Camden and Dalston.

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