by FlooringFirst est. 2004
Wood flooring is a long-term investment, and with the right maintenance, it can stay beautiful, durable, and protected for decades. Our wood floor maintenance service in Barnet helps keep your wooden floors in excellent condition through regular professional care, preventing wear and extending the life of your finish.
Daily use gradually wears down the protective layer of a wooden floor. Dirt, moisture, shoes, furniture, and cleaning products all contribute to surface dullness or damage. Regular maintenance treatments ensure your floor stays protected and continues to look its best.
Professional maintenance helps to:
This is ideal for both homes and commercial spaces with regular foot traffic.
We offer a complete set of maintenance treatments tailored to the type and condition of your floor. We offer a full range of professional maintenance treatments designed to protect your wooden floors, enhance their appearance, and extend their lifespan. Each service is tailored to the type of wood, the existing finish, and the level of wear, ensuring your floor receives the most effective and appropriate care.
We use specialist wood-safe cleaning machines and professional-grade detergents to remove stubborn dirt, grime, and residue from both the surface and deep within the grain. This process lifts buildup that regular household cleaning cannot remove, restoring freshness and preparing the floor for polishing, buffing, or finishing treatments. Deep cleaning is the foundation of all proper maintenance work, ensuring the next steps bond correctly and look flawless.
Buffing is a light restoration technique ideal for floors that are dull, lightly scratched, or uneven in sheen. Using rotary buffing equipment fitted with fine abrasive pads, we gently smooth the top layer of the existing finish. This removes micro-scratches, evens out worn areas, and revives the clarity of the wood. Buffing is perfect for maintaining your floor between full sanding cycles and gives an immediate cosmetic improvement.
For lacquered floors that are losing their shine, polishing is an effective way to brighten the surface. We apply a high-quality, wood-friendly polish that enhances sheen, fills extremely fine scratches, and refreshes the appearance of worn areas. Polishing improves the overall finish, creates a clean and consistent look, and adds a thin layer of protection to help maintain the floor’s beauty.
Recoating is a more durable maintenance treatment for lacquered floors showing moderate wear. After a deep clean and a light abrasion of the existing finish, we apply a fresh coat of lacquer. This renews protection, restores clarity, and improves resistance to future wear. Recoating significantly delays the need for full sanding, making it one of the most cost-effective maintenance options for busy homes or commercial areas.
For floors originally finished with oil or hardwax oil, we apply a fresh maintenance coat that penetrates deep into the wood, nourishing and replenishing the timber. Reoiling restores richness and depth to the grain, improves stain resistance, and strengthens the natural protection of the wood. Over time, oiled floors dry out—this treatment brings them back to life and keeps them resilient.
Small damaged areas can spoil the overall look of your floor. We carry out targeted spot repairs for scratches, dents, stains, worn patches, and isolated imperfections. By addressing these issues individually, we restore the uniform appearance of your floor without the need for large-scale renovation. Spot repairs are ideal for maintaining a polished, well-cared-for look throughout your home or business.
We begin with a thorough assessment of your wooden floor. This includes identifying the type of wood, the current finish (lacquer, oil, or hardwax oil), the age of the floor, and any visible signs of wear. We also check for scratches, dull patches, stains, uneven sheen, or minor damage. By understanding exactly what your floor needs, we develop a personalised maintenance plan that targets problem areas and restores the floor’s appearance and protection efficiently.
Before applying any maintenance treatments, we perform a meticulous deep clean. Using professional wood-safe cleaning machines and effective yet gentle solutions, we remove all dirt, oils, cleaning product residue, and grime that has settled into the wood’s surface and grain. This preparation step is essential, as it ensures the new polish, lacquer, or oil adheres properly and provides long-lasting results. Edges, corners, and high-traffic zones receive special attention to guarantee an even finish throughout the entire floor.
Once the surface is perfectly clean, we apply the most suitable maintenance treatment based on our assessment.
Each treatment is applied with precision to ensure consistent coverage, improved durability, and a beautifully refreshed appearance.
After the chosen maintenance treatment is complete, we perform a final buffing if necessary to enhance smoothness, even out the sheen, and bring out the natural clarity of the wood. We then carry out a detailed inspection of the entire floor to ensure a flawless result. This final check guarantees that the surface is clean, smooth, protected, and ready to withstand daily use with renewed strength and beauty.
We provide wood floor maintenance across High Barnet, East Barnet, Finchley, Mill Hill, Totteridge, Hendon, Whetstone, and nearby areas.
Keep your wooden floors in top condition with professional maintenance. Contact Barnet Floor Sanders today:
Preserve the beauty and strength of your wooden flooring with expert care.
How often should I deep clean my wood floors?
We recommend deep cleaning every 6 to 12 months, depending on foot traffic, pets, and location. Regular deep cleaning removes embedded dirt and restores the clarity of the finish without harming the wood.
What’s the best routine for maintaining wooden floors?
Daily: Sweep or vacuum with a soft brush.
Weekly: Use a damp (not wet) mop with a wood-safe cleaner.
Monthly: Check for scuffs or wear spots.
Annually: Schedule a professional clean or maintenance polish to keep your floor in top shape.
How do I protect my wooden floors from scratches?
Use doormats at entrances, apply felt pads under furniture, avoid high heels indoors, and sweep regularly to remove grit. Keeping pet nails trimmed and lifting furniture rather than dragging it also helps prevent surface damage.
Should I use felt pads under furniture on wood floors?
Absolutely. Felt pads help prevent scratches and gouges from furniture movement. Check them regularly and replace worn pads to maintain protection over time.
How do I stop my wooden floor getting damaged by shoes?
Encourage a no-shoes policy, especially with high heels, which can dent even tough hardwood. Use mats by entryways, and clean them regularly to stop grit from being tracked across the floor.
Is it okay to use a steam mop on wooden floors?
No — steam can force moisture into the wood and damage the finish. Always use a lightly dampened microfiber mop and a product designed for wood flooring. For a deep clean, it’s best to call a professional.