Project Overview
This project involved the professional sanding and restoration of an existing wood floor at a property in West Ealing, W13. The floor had seen years of daily wear and needed attention to restore its quality finish. Our team carried out a full assessment before starting work, checking for any boards that needed attention alongside the main sanding and finishing work.
Before the Work
Before work began, the floor showed typical signs of wear. Surface scratches, dull patches, and general finish deterioration were present. A thorough survey was carried out to plan the correct sanding depth, assess board condition, and choose the most appropriate finish for the space.
Survey photos showing the floor condition before work:
Our Approach
The following services were carried out as part of this project:
- Gap Filling
- Hardwood - Sand, Buff & Lacquer
- Staining
The Result
Once the sanding and finishing process was complete, the floor was transformed. The wood grain was opened up and brought back to life, the surface was smooth and even, and the new finish provided lasting protection. The client was left with a floor that looked and performed as good as new.
Photos of the completed work:
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of original flooring are commonly found in West Ealing properties? West Ealing has a varied housing stock built across several distinct periods. The streets closest to the town centre contain late Victorian and Edwardian terraces where original pine floorboards are frequently found in good condition beneath carpets. Further out, interwar semis and detached houses are common — many of these have parquet block floors in the reception rooms, laid as part of the original build and often in surprisingly good condition once assessed. More recent developments and converted flats across W13 tend to have concrete subfloors requiring different preparation before any new finish can be applied.
Are interwar parquet floors in W13 properties worth restoring? Almost always, yes. The parquet blocks laid in West Ealing's interwar semis are typically solid hardwood — most commonly beech, oak or teak — and at a thickness that allows multiple sandings over a lifetime. These floors were built to last and respond extremely well to professional sanding and finishing. Many clients in W13 are surprised at how good the floor looks once the old finish and years of surface wear have been removed. Restoration is almost always more cost-effective than replacement and produces a better result in a period property.
Do I need to vacate my West Ealing property during floor sanding? Most clients remain in their property throughout. Dustless sanding equipment keeps mess to a minimum, and water-based lacquers dry quickly with low odour — both important in a lived-in home. We recommend keeping pets and young children away from the working areas during sanding and for a short period after the final coat while it cures, but the rest of the property stays fully accessible throughout the process.
Do you cover West Ealing and the surrounding W13 area? Yes. We work regularly across W13 and the nearby postcodes including Ealing, Hanwell, Northfields and Greenford. Call us on 020 88309782 or book a free site visit to discuss your floor.