Measures We Take To Protect Your Home During Sanding

A professional floor sanding company takes full responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of your home. Experienced flooring specialists implement several measures to assure customers' peace of mind while their floor restoration project is underway. Below, we discuss some of the essential preparation services provided. When our flooring specialists visit your property, the first step is to ensure that the areas designated for restoration are completely free of any furniture and obstacles. This includes:

• Relocating furniture pieces and other objects out of the room. This ensures that the sanding process runs smoothly and allows for an even treatment of the floor.
• Protecting your belongings from dust, dirt, and potential accidents.

Additionally, it is crucial to remove valuable and expensive items, such as art pieces or electronics, from the work area to guarantee their full protection. Our dedicated team will assist you in moving heavy furniture to empty the room as much as possible.

Adjusting for Remaining Furniture

If certain pieces of furniture must remain in the room during the restoration, our team will carefully divide the floor into sections. We will sand one part of the room at a time, moving the furniture from one area to another as needed.

Effective Dust Protection with Polythene Dust Sheets

To ensure maximum dust protection for your home during the sanding process, polythene dust sheets are utilised extensively. These sheets serve several important purposes, including:

• Protecting valuable items: Dust sheets safeguard furniture, paintings, walls, doors, and other belongings from dust and debris during sanding.
• Sealing entrances and stairways: By using dust sheets to seal off these areas, we effectively prevent dust from transferring to other parts of your home.

Acknowledging Dust-Producing Processes

While our primary sanding service is designed to be dust-free, certain procedures may still produce some dust. These include:

• Sanding stairs and restoring bannisters
• Manually refinishing corners and uneven or vertical wooden panels

Given these factors, we prioritize the use of high-quality dust sheets to cover as much of the work area as possible. This helps to minimise the transfer of sawdust to other parts of your property and ensures that you have less mess to deal with once the sanding stage is completed.

Protection with Masking Tapes

Masking tapes are essential tools that help prevent damage to your home during the sanding, staining, and finishing of wood flooring. These tapes are specifically designed to protect various surfaces, including:

• Skirting boards
• Beadings
• Walls and doors
• Door frames
• Fireplaces

Risks of Standard Masking Tape

While standard paper masking tape is commonly used, it comes with certain risks that homeowners should be aware of:

• Surface Damage: During the finishing process, when lacquer or stain is applied, the surface underneath the tape may be affected.
• Adhesive Residue: Strong tack adhesion can leave adhesive residue on surfaces, potentially damaging freshly finished skirting boards or walls.

Advanced Solution with Ultra Low Tack Masking Tape

At FlooringFirst!, we prioritise the protection of your home by using Advanced Ultra Low Tack Masking Tape. This high-quality product is made from synthetic materials and offers several advantages:

• Sealant Resistance: Ensures that sealants do not penetrate the painted surfaces.
• No Residue: The low tack adhesion guarantees that no residue is left behind upon removal, preserving the integrity of your paint and finishes.

By using advanced masking tape, we help ensure a seamless and damage-free sanding and finishing process, giving you peace of mind while we work.

Effective Dust Control Measures

We understand that dust control is a significant concern during wood floor sanding. Our service is designed to ensure almost 100% dust control on various occasions, utilising the latest technology in dust-free equipment.

Advanced Equipment for Dust Control

For larger areas, we employ the Bona DCS system, which guarantees exceptional dust management. For smaller projects, there’s no need to worry about dust accumulation - our operators utilise professional-grade vacuum cleaners to remove any excess dust after the sanding process.

How Our Equipment Works

The innovative sanding equipment we use is specifically designed to collect sawdust during the sanding process, providing several benefits:

• Minimised Dust: Reduces overall dust, resulting in a significantly cleaner environment for you.
• Thorough Vacuuming: Each round of sanding is followed by comprehensive dust extraction, preventing particles from scratching the bare wood.

Ensuring a Clean and Safe Environment

By implementing these thorough dust control measures, we ensure that your home remains protected from dust and potential damage. Our commitment to cleanliness means you won't have to deal with excessive mess after the project is completed. Wood floor restoration should be a stress-free experience, and choosing a reputable floor sanding company like FlooringFirst! guarantees you peace of mind and a beautifully restored floor.