Aftercare – Oaklineflooring

Aftercare

Understanding wood floor aftercare

Look after your wood floors, and they’ll look after you

A well-maintained and cared for wooden floor can provide decades of style and class. We are happy to advise on how best to look after your new or existing wood flooring. Feel free to contact our team in Addlestone today, or use the below information as a guide to maintaining your floors.

Oiled floors

If your floor was treated with an old-based product during installation or after being restored, we recommend that you continue to use oil-based. There’s no specific timeframe for re-oiling your floor, but once a year is a good standard, or when you notice that the floor appears scratched or is getting dirty very easily.

Your floor should not need any sanding; simply clean your floor with a quality soap and water (we can advise on suitable products), and allow the floor to dry naturally.

Rub a thin layer of fresh oil-based product into the panels (following the direction of the drain/panels) and wipe dry; you may also use a buffing machine if you want a richer shine. Drying takes around 6 hours to be touch-dry, and 7-10 days to fully cure, so we recommend minimising contact with the floor where possible, and avoid getting the floor wet.

If your floor dries sticky, try lightly cleaning with soapy water and a buffing pad, or call our helpful team for advice.

Lacquered flooring

If your floor has previously been lacquered, it is a slightly different process. Generally, routine cleaning will be enough to maintain a great looking floor, but if you notice marks and scratches, we can recommend the application of specialist cleaners and polishes, where are usually a wipe on/off task without the need for specialist equipment.

Lacquered flooring is often ready to use in a much shorter timeframe; normally 2 hours to be touch dry (unless another coat is required) and 24 hours before furniture can be returned to the room.

If in doubt about the products to use or the application, give our team a call.

Does your floor need restoration work?

If attempts to maintain your floor are not giving the desired results, rest assured that we’re here to help. Oakline Floors provides a full floor sanding and restoration service, allowing you to turn back time on your floor and have it looking like new once again.

Based in Addlestone our team is available throughout the local area and further afield. Feel free to email our team to discuss having your floors professionally restored.