by floor-sanding-east-barten@2023 | Apr 15, 2026 | Heritage Floor Restoration
Key Takeaways • Professional parquet restoration requires a grit sequence ending at 100 or 120-grit for a perfect finish.• Always use ‘water popping’ on oak parquet to ensure even penetration of hardwax oils.• Gap filling should be done with a high-quality...
by | Apr 8, 2026 | Floor Sanding, Heritage Floor Restoration
Key Takeaways Church and chapel floors are irreplaceable heritage assets — many feature original Victorian or Edwardian oak parquet, pitch pine boards or elm planking that pre-dates the building’s listed status. Restoration, not replacement, is the only...
by | Apr 8, 2026 | Floor Sanding, Heritage Floor Restoration
Key Takeaways Victorian pine is softer than oak or hardwood — it demands a tailored sanding sequence starting with 40-grit Zirconia abrasives to level uneven, cupped boards without gouging the softer grain.Tannin pull and grain raising are the two most common issues...
