Floor Sanding in Teignmouth
Looking for professional floor sanding help in Teignmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable flooring services across Teignmouth and surrounding areas.
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Floor sanding service for solid wood floorboards. Removes old finish, smooths uneven boards, prepares for varnishing.
### Bring Your Old Floorboards Back to Life
Wooden floorboards that have been **hidden under carpet for decades** or covered in chipped paint and varnish can look bloody awful. But underneath that mess, there's usually solid wood waiting to be restored. Floor sanding strips everything back, levels out the wear, and gives you a smooth surface ready for finishing.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Don't attempt floor sanding with a hand sander or cheap hired kit. You'll spend days on it and still get uneven results. Proper floor sanders are heavy, specialist kit - let someone who uses them regularly do the job.
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### Done Right vs Done Wrong
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Smooth, level surface with no dips | Obvious ridges where sander marks show | | Edges sanded flush with main floor | Edges left rough or unfinished | | All old varnish and paint removed | Patches of finish still clinging on | | Dust extraction minimises mess | Dust coating every surface in the house |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **1. Preparation** | Remove all furniture, check for protruding nails, seal doorways to contain dust | | **2. Coarse Sanding** | First pass with heavy grit to remove old finish and level the boards | | **3. Fine Sanding** | Multiple passes with progressively finer grits for a smooth finish | | **4. Edge Work** | Edge sander gets right up to skirting boards where the main machine can't reach | | **5. Clean Down** | Vacuum thoroughly, wipe boards clean, ready for varnishing or oiling |
**📦 You're Left With**
- Smooth, bare wood floor ready for finishing - All old varnish, paint, and stains removed - Level surface with no trip hazards - Clean room (as clean as sanding allows)
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### Pricing Guide
Floor sanding pricing depends on room size, condition of boards, and how much old finish needs removing. I'll quote based on square metreage once I've seen the floor.
| Scope | Typical Cost | |-------|--------------| | Small bedroom (10-12 sqm) | Quote | | Living room (20-25 sqm) | Quote | | Full house | Quote |
*Get in touch for a free quote - I'll need to see the floor to give accurate pricing.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **You've pulled up old carpet and found floorboards underneath** - And they're solid wood, not chipboard
✅ **Your floorboards are painted but you want bare wood** - Sanding strips paint back to clean timber
✅ **The floor is uneven with wear and dips** - Sanding levels things out for a better finish
✅ **You're renovating and want original features restored** - Decent floorboards add proper character to older houses
Why Choose Us for Floor Sanding in Teignmouth?
Original floorboards restored properly
Smooth, level finish ready for varnish
Removes old paint, stains, and damage
Dust extraction keeps mess minimal
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assessment I'll check the floor condition, look for any boards that need replacing, and confirm what finish you're planning. Then I'll give you a quote. ### Step 2: Sanding Day The room needs to be completely empty. I'll start with coarse grit to strip the old finish, then work through finer grits. It's noisy and dusty, but extraction keeps the worst of it contained. ### Step 3: Finishing Once sanding is done, I'll vacuum and wipe down. If you want me to varnish or oil the floor, that's the next stage (separate pricing). Otherwise, you can finish it yourself or leave it bare.
Our Teignmouth Service Coverage
We cover Teignmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Teignmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔧 **Not all floors can be sanded:** If your floorboards are chipboard, engineered wood, or very thin from previous sanding, they won't take another sand. I'll tell you honestly if it's not worth doing. **Combine with:** - Floor varnishing - Floorboard repairs - Skirting board painting **Related services:** - Floor varnishing - Laminate flooring installation - LVT flooring installation
Frequently Asked Questions about Floor Sanding in Teignmouth
How much mess does floor sanding make?
I'm not going to lie - it makes dust. Modern sanders have extraction systems that catch most of it, but you'll still need to dust surfaces afterwards. I seal off doorways and clean up thoroughly, but expect some dust to settle around the house.
Can you sand over floorboards with paint on them?
Yeah, that's common. Old painted floorboards sand back fine - you just need a coarser grit to start with. If there's thick gloss paint, it might take longer, but it'll come off. I'll tell you upfront if it's going to add time.
How long before I can walk on the floor after sanding?
You can walk on it immediately after sanding - that's just the prep work. But if I'm varnishing afterwards, you'll need to stay off it while it dries. Water-based varnish dries in a few hours; oil-based takes longer. I'll give you specific timing when we discuss finishes.
Do I need to leave the house while you're sanding?
You don't have to, but most people prefer to. It's noisy, there's dust in the air despite extraction, and you can't use the room while I'm working. If you've got young kids or you're working from home, plan to be out for the day.
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