Wood

Wood has been used as a construction material for thousands of years. It is very durable and as a natural material it is very pleasing to the eye.

Wood flooring gained popularity in the 18th and 9th centuries and was often painted, oil stained or finished with bees wax and polished by hand. Today's hard wood floors are factory finished and come from all over the world, making daily maintenance fairly simple.

Applying a floor finish to a wood floor is essential to protect it from wear and tear. Once the floor is protected sufficiently, periodic sand and re-sealing will repair the surface where scratches and light damage inevitably occur, with the actual time between sand and re-seal depending on the cleaning regime and the type of traffic the floor is exposed to.

When the protection has worn off or is very thin in certain areas, a full sand and seal is needed to restore the floor to its original state. During this process we will carry out minor works such as filling gaps on any damaged blocks or fitting cork strips to re-laying loose parquets floor blocks.

The sanding stages follow, with the appropriate grit levels to level and smoothen the floor, finishing off with 120 to 220 grit papers for an ultra-smooth finish. Unique Floorcare’s dust-free sanding system extracts 99.9% of the dust in the sanding process with no need to worry about covering up furniture.

Up to five coats of protection are used to seal the floor. This is more than some of our competitors, but it represents a more cost-effective solution for our customers, because it gives you the chance to implement an effective floor maintenance programme to protect your floor and avoid the expense of a full sand and seal again.

Our customers have different options when it comes to their desired floor finish and how they want to maintain them. We will provide guidance to all our customers on how to carry out wood floor cleaning.

We carry out wood floor restorations in domestic and commercial environments with schools, leisure facilities and sports halls our speciality. Line marking is also on offer.

Wood floors can only be fully sanded a set number of times so to keep your floor looking good and well protected, we always provide individual floor cleaning guides along with general advice on how to keep your floors in good condition for years to come.

Case Study

Wood Floor, Campion School, Royal Leamington Spa

The wood floor in the gym at Campion School in Leamington had become slippery and difficult to clean. After inspecting the floor we found that the floor seal was damaged and worn off in places and it needed a full Sand and Seal bring it back to life. Sanding and Sealing the floor also meant the court markings had to be re-painted. The school opted to have the basketball court re-installed with the new FIBA markings. Because the space available for the court itself was smaller than a full size court, we altered the measurements to the space available and it worked out quite well.

Testimonials

‘A fantastic service, from initial advice through to completion of works. Company employees had a sound understanding of the best route to achieve the most effective solution and delivered such to a very high standard.’

Brian Langley, School Business Manager.

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Wood Floor Restoration, Warwick

Parquet and wooden floor boards, that had not been treated for years, were repaired, sanded and sealed.

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Damp mopping after vacuuming removes the finest dust particles leaving the surface completely smooth and ready for treatment.
The final coat is applied.

Finham Primary School Parquet Floor

Finham Primary School in Coventry chose to have their beautiful parquet floor completely restored after years of oil treatments. We sanded down the floor and used our preferred waterbased sealer & top finish which makes the floor very durable and also enhances the natural look of the wood. By using our waterbased system periodic maintenance becomes easier. Instead of having to belt sand to remove pre-existing treatments every time you want to repair scratches etc, simply screen sand the top finish and re-apply 2 coats of finish. It is less time consuming, you avoid unneccessary down time and overall this solution gives you better value for money. You also avoid using products that contain hazardous fumes, bad smells and other ingredients that are harmful for the environment.

Testimonials

'We were extremely pleased with the overall service and care after work completed. We would definitely use Unique Floorcare again and would happily recommend them to others. They are a professional and friendly company.'

Steve James, Site Services Officer.


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The floor was nearly impossible to clean before restoration and splinters were starting to appear.
Finished Floor.
Just inside the entrance to the sports hall, it was evident that foot traffic had worn off any previously applied finish and the bare wood was showing.
The dark patches are where the bare wood is showing.
The real appearance of a wooden floor is back, it is safer floor for sports activities and it can also be cleaned effectively.
Sanding and sealing the floor gave it more depth, the individual floorboards showed up more clearly adding life to the floor.
Edge sanding during the first pass.
After the sanding process, we applied two coats of wood primer before re-painting the lines for the basketball and badminton courts.
Preparation for linemarking.
Once the courts had been re-painted, we applied three coats of top finish for a strong and long-lasting protection.
Belt sander during the first pass.

Wooden Sports Hall Floor Restoration & Linemarking

Blue Coat CE School in Coventry asked us to refurbish the wood floor in their sports hall and also re-mark the badminton and basketball courts.

Testimonials

'We have twice used the services of Unique Floorcare to restore wood floors at Blue Coat Academy. They sanded and sealed our gym and school hall, re-painted the basketball and badminton court and also repaired the floor where it was damaged. We are really pleased with the final result, Unique Floorcare were very easy to deal with and we wouldn't hesitate recommending them to other prospective customers.'

Mick Hickey/ Steve Porter, SSOs, Blue Coat Academy.


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The main floor area is used for assembly, drama and dance classes.
Finished Floor.
We managed to source the correct wood blocks to the ones present and repair this section. In an entrance area like this we recommend using entrance matting to control soil.
Steps and uprights restored on the main stairs.
In this type of environment where chairs are heavily used, it is very important to make sure the chair legs are fitted with rubber ends to protect the floor coating for as long as possible.
Finished Floor.
Finished steps.
Steps to the stage before restoration.
Steps after restoration.
A lot of detail sanding was required on this particular job because of many metal sections like these as well as for steps and uprights.
Finished Floor.
Our dust extraction equipment controls virtually all dust created during the work and keeps down time to a minimum. Our customers can walk on the floor again as soon as the final coat of finish has dried - typically within 90 minutes after application.
The natural colour of wood is exposed after the first pass with the edge sander.
Screen sanding to flatten raised wood grain and preparation for line-marking.
Application of top coat with heavy duty T-bar applicator.
Finished Floor.

Parquet Wood Floor Restoration at Blue Coat Academy Coventry

Daily foot traffic from 1400 pupils at Blue Coat Academy, Coventry had taken its toll on this beautiful split level parquet floor in the old school theatre.

Testimonials

'We have twice used the services of Unique Floorcare to restore wood floors at Blue Coat Academy. They sanded and sealed our gym and school hall, re-painted the basketball and badminton court and also repaired the floor where it was damaged. We are really pleased with the final result, Unique Floorcare were very easy to deal with and we wouldn't hesitate recommending them to other prospective customers.'

Mick Hickey/ Steve Porter, SSOs, Blue Coat Academy.


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