Polished Timber Floors F.A.Q

You can walk on your polished timber floors 24 hours after the last coat has been applied. You will need to let the floors harden for 48 hours before moving furniture back inside. Always avoid walking on floors with bare feet between coats as this will cause contamination and the coating may peel off where you have walked.

All furniture will require felt tape to be applied to protect the floor surface. Any items of furniture with wheels will require castor cups with felt attached. This will help prevent scratches from the furniture being constantly moved.

It is best to run over your polished timber floors daily with a static dust control mop. These mops will pick up dust and dirt which can damage the surface over time. Avoid using your vacuum cleaner as it may potentially scratch the surface, especially if any metal parts are on the underside. Washing floors once a week with mild detergent or disinfectant will remove surface grime.

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Polished timber floors are subject to different wear patterns depending on their use. It is therefore difficult to generalise on predicting the time when a maintenance coat is desirable. It is important however to ensure a floor is recoated before it wears through to bare timber as this will require more expensive repairs. In most cases a maintenance coat every 5-10 years will keep your floors looking great.