When an existing timber floor begins to look worn, complete sanding is not always the only service worth discussing. Perth Flooring Solutions offers both traditional sanding and sandless resurfacing and floor refinishing for existing timber, cork and bamboo flooring. Although both services are designed to improve an existing floor, they are different processes.

What Is Floor Sanding?

Floor sanding mechanically removes the worn or uneven surface of timber flooring.

This exposes the timber underneath and prepares it for a new finish, stain or bleaching treatment.

Sanding is generally the more intensive process because it removes part of the existing timber surface.

What Is Sandless Resurfacing and Refinishing?

Sandless refinishing is an alternative approach for floors that do not necessarily require the same degree of surface removal.

Its purpose is to extend the useful life of an existing timber, cork or bamboo surface by preparing and recoating it with a suitable finishing system.

The condition of the existing floor determines whether this approach is appropriate.

When Is Full Floor Sanding More Appropriate?

Sanding may be required when the existing surface needs more substantial correction.

This can include unevenness, significant wear, old coatings or situations where the timber needs to be exposed before staining or bleaching.

If the floor needs to be taken back to the timber itself, sanding is generally part of the preparation process.

When Might Refinishing Be Suitable?

Refinishing may be worth considering when the existing floor surface can be restored without undertaking a complete sanding process.

The aim is to refresh the floor and extend its usable life while avoiding unnecessary removal of the timber surface.

Because every existing coating and floor condition is different, an assessment is important before deciding between sanding and refinishing.

What Finishes Are Available?

Perth Flooring Solutions uses a three-stage coating system for its refinishing work.

The company currently lists three main types of finishing systems.

Water-borne finishes are available in a range of sheen levels from matt through to gloss.

Solvent-borne polyurethane finishes are described by Perth Flooring Solutions as its most popular traditional finishing option.

Composite oil and wax options provide another finishing system and are available in different sheen levels.

Is Sandless Floor Refinishing Suitable for Timber, Cork and Bamboo?

Perth Flooring Solutions offers resurfacing and refinishing for timber, cork and bamboo surfaces.

However, the appropriate treatment will depend on the type of flooring, its previous finish and its current condition.

A technique that works well on one floor should not automatically be assumed to suit another.

Which Option Is Right for Your Floor?

The question is not simply whether sanding or refinishing is better.

The correct question is which process is appropriate for the existing floor and the result you want to achieve.

A heavily worn or uneven floor may need proper sanding, while a floor with a suitable existing surface may be a candidate for refinishing.

Floor Refinishing in Perth

If your flooring is beginning to look tired but you are unsure whether it requires complete sanding, an inspection can help identify the most suitable approach.

Learn more about sandless resurfacing and refinishing in Perth, or contact Perth Flooring Solutions to discuss the condition of your flooring.