Hardwood floor refinishing in Gloucester
Refinishing oak strip and parquet in Gloucester's 1960s and 70s homes.
Much of Gloucester was built in the 1960s and 70s: bungalows and split-levels in Beacon Hill, Blackburn Hamlet and Blossom Park, many with solid oak strip floors or oak parquet.
Parquet needs a different approach from strip flooring. The small blocks run in different directions, so the sander is always crossing some of the grain. It takes more passes with finer paper and a careful final sand to avoid swirl marks, and loose blocks need to be re-glued before sanding starts. Done properly, parquet refinishes beautifully and is worth keeping.
What Gloucester homeowners usually ask for
- Refinishing parquet in living and dining rooms
- Re-gluing loose parquet blocks before sanding
- Carpet removal and refinishing of original oak strip
Covering Blackburn Hamlet, Beacon Hill, Blossom Park, Hunt Club, Emerald Woods and nearby.
Other work we do
Sanding and refinishing
Full sand to bare wood, then three coats of finish.
Screen and recoat
A fresh coat of finish on floors that are dull but not damaged.
Stair refinishing
Treads sanded and finished, risers painted, carpet removed.
Stain colour changes
Going lighter, darker or natural, with samples on your floor.
Dust-contained sanding
Sanders hooked to high-capacity vacuums that capture most of the dust.
Board repair
Replacing pet-stained, water-damaged or broken boards.
Engineered hardwood
Checking the wear layer first, then recoat or light sand.
Get a price for your floor
Tell us the rooms and square footage. A refinisher gets back to you within one business day with a price, and can book a visit to confirm it.