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Family owned and operated, we’re passionate about floor sanding & floor finishing for Kiwi homes. With over 20 years’ industry experience, we pride ourselves on our expert advice, excellent results, and in-depth knowledge of all things wood flooring.

For a standard re-sand and polyurethane job we recommend allowing 3 to 4 days. The reason for this is due to the drying times between coats. If any staining, blonding etc. is required we may need an extra day or two.

You'll be able to walk on the floors 24 hours after the last coat is applied. We recommend removing shoes as the polyurethane does take 4 to 5 days to fully cure

If we are applying a moisture cured polyurethane (solvent based) it is recommended that you stay else where for 4 to 5 days after the last coat of polyurethane is applied. If a waterbased polyurethane is applied then you may stay in the house while we carry our the work or move back in the day after we apply the last coat.

We recommend 5 days.

As we sand right up against the skirting boards during the floor sanding process you will find scuff marks along the bottom of the skirtings. We also need to polyurethane right up against them so some polyurethane will be found along the bottom of the skirting.

Our process is 98% dust free. While all the machines are fitted with vacuum systems some airborne dust is still produced however this is minimal.

We strongly recommend that you find alternative accommodation during the floor sanding and polyurethaning process. Moisture cured polyurethane produces strong toxic fumes during the application and curing (drying) process, however it is possible to stay in the house if a waterbased polyurethane is applied.

Generally 3 to 4 days. It varies from house to house and depending on what the weather conditions are.

As with yourself, we recommend taking pets with you while the work is being completed on your floors.

When cleaning your timber floors try and keep your mop as dry as possible. Saturating your floor will result in the polyurethane delaminating or possible cracking of your floor boards. Mix hot water (not boiling) and methylated spirits in a ration of 4 cups water to 1 cup meths to clean your floor.

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