Wood floor restoration advice

Question

I’m considering having my wood flooring restored but I don’t know if I should sand and varnish or sand and oil it? What do you think is the best method overall?

Sam · Answer

Many products on the market depends on colour choice etc.. most oils dont really add colour.

Tim · Answer

A varnish is best as can be, oil protects the wood but not the surface, varnish protects the surface.

Norman · Answer

Hi The answer is oil as it is easier to maintain.
Regards
Norman Styles

Mark · Answer

I would hire a sanding machine and re sand it go over it with a damp mop , oil it then give it another light sand and then oil it again

Andrew · Answer

Hi I would recommend you hire a sanding machine  make sure you start on a low setting keep the machine moving all the once you have stripped the floors make sure you clean all the dust away then you can reseal the floor

Krzysztof · Answer

1. Oils are more expensive, they can add up to £3.00 per square metre to the cost of a floor overall.
2. A lacquered floor can have a low shine matt finish and look exactly like an oil.
3. Lacquered lasts longest and performs best against surface moisture.
4. Maintaining an oiled wood floor can enhance the appearance and remove light scratches. It can often be as easy as just cleaning the floor or applying new oil with a roller. With lacquered flooring, sanding is often required to refinish a floor.

Gus · Answer

Depends on your lifestyle.
Oil goes into the wood and therefore scratches are easy to repair.
Varnish is a surface treatment and once scratched requires more work to fix.
If you have dogs, children etc oil is always best.

Wood floor restoration advice

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