Sanding An Ancient Pine Floor

Just before the holidays, Nathan (Art of Clean, Service and Sales Technician) carried out a remarkable transformation of an ancient looking pine floor.

After removing the carpet grippers and underlay we were faced with a really rough floor. The floor was covered in adhesive black edging and old remnants of previous foam backed carpet.  It certainly took some sanding but we got a good finish considering what it looked like before the sanding.

As we were leaving the job, our client informed us that the floor was going to be painted, which would be a shame to hid the beautiful warm feel of pine boards beneath a layer of paint.  We're keeping our fingers crossed, hoping the client might change her mind and use a varnish or stain instead.

Maybe you've recently had your floor sanded.  We would be interested to know your thoughts and what do you think?  How would you like to see your pine floor finished?  

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,

Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning, 

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Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

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The Truth of Pine Floors

There’s a lot of opinions out there regarding different types of flooring and installation. We always recommend you understand all your options fully before making any final decisions. To help in your research, we’ve debunked some common Pine Flooring myths below:

Myth: Pine floors are not durable enough for high traffic areas.

Truth: Pine is a wonderful choice for the entire home, including high-traffic areas. There are different species of Pine that hold up better in certain conditions – for example, Eastern White Pine is one of the softer woods, though also one of the most beautiful, and has held up in entryways and living areas of homes since the 1700’s. Red Pine and Southern Yellow Pine floors offer a similar light patina and feel as the Eastern White, and are a bit harder, allowing for maximum abuse with little wear.

Myth: I can’t install a Pine floor over radiant heat.

Truth: Engineered Pine is the perfect solution to both rooms with radiant heat as well as basements. Available in various species, widths and grades, Engineered Pine is resistant to the temperature and moisture fluctuations of these atmospheres. Once installed, it is impossible to discern the Engineered Pine from a solid wood floor, allowing the beauty of Pine in any area of your home.

Myth: Plank Pine flooring will cup and split with changes in weather.

Truth: Plank Pine Flooring is manufactured and kiln dried specifically to withstand changes in humidity and temperature with little to no movement. Your installer will allow the floor to acclimate for 2-3 weeks in its environment before installation to ensure the floors are well adapted to their new home. Proper subfloor and installation will finalize the process, creating a beautiful new Pine floor to last for generations.

Sourced from: http://iheartpine.com

Art of Clean are specialists in: 

Hardwood Floor Cleaning, 

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,
Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning, 

Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information about our services please contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk.