Flooring

Floor Sanding & Restoration Northampton

A tired, scratched or discoloured timber floor doesn't always need replacing, in a lot of cases, sanding and restoring the existing boards brings back a finish that looks as good as new, at a fraction of the cost and disruption of a full replacement. We sand and restore timber floors across Northampton and Milton Keynes.

When Sanding Is the Right Option

Sanding isn't the right answer for every timber floor, boards that have already been sanded down close to their minimum safe thickness, or engineered wood with a thin veneer layer, may not have enough material left to sand again safely. We'll assess this honestly before recommending sanding over replacement.

  • Original timber or engineered wood floors with visible scratches, wear or discolouration on the surface

  • Floors that have been painted or stained in a colour you'd like to change

  • Period properties with original floorboards worth preserving rather than covering or replacing

  • Boards that are structurally sound but cosmetically tired

What Restoration Involves

  1. An inspection to check the boards are suitable for sanding and identify any repairs needed first, such as loose boards or gaps that need filling

  2. Sanding the floor in stages, from a coarser grit to progressively finer ones, to remove the old finish and surface damage

  3. Filling gaps and repairing any damaged sections before the final finish is applied

  4. Applying the chosen finish, whether that's a clear varnish, oil, wax or a stain to change the colour

Why Choose Bridgework

  • Honest assessment of whether your floor is suitable for sanding before starting

  • Proper gap filling and repair as part of the process, not just a surface sand

  • A range of finish options to suit the look you're after

  • A clear quote before work starts

Areas We Cover

We cover Northampton and Milton Keynes, and within roughly 30 miles of both, including Wellingborough, Kettering, Rushden, Towcester, Daventry, Buckingham, Brackley, Bicester, Aylesbury, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Luton, Bedford, Newport Pagnell, Olney, Stony Stratford, Bletchley, St Neots, Biggleswade and Corby.

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Floor Sanding FAQs

This depends on how thick the floor boards are and how much material has already been removed by previous sanding. Original solid timber floorboards generally have more material to work with than engineered wood, which has a thinner top veneer layer.

In most cases yes, though the process can take longer and may need more passes to remove all traces of the paint, depending on how many layers are present.

For a typical room, allow a day or two for sanding and repairs, plus additional drying time for the finish applied afterwards, which varies by product.

Yes, gap filling is a standard part of the restoration process, using a filler suited to the timber, carried out before the final finish is applied.

Get a Quote for Floor Sanding

If you have a timber floor that needs restoring in Northampton or Milton Keynes, get in touch for an honest assessment and a clear quote.

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Emergency and same-day callouts outside these hours.

07749 606444