Preparation

Bare wood floors must be clean, dry and free from dust, dirt, wax, maintenance product residue, grease or anything which will inhibit good adhesion. Oily hardwoods and knots should be cleaned with a 'sharp' solvent. Thoroughly sand with a machine sander in the direction of the grain, back to clean, bright, wood. Wood block floors should be mechanically sanded in two directions at right angles to each other. Sandpaper grade 120 should be used for the final sanding. Round off any sharp edges. Repair any surface defects with a wood filler and sand smooth. Remove all sanding dust.

Note: New wooden floors should be laid in accordance with BS8201: 1987; and designed for the expected level of traffic and ongoing use.