Pitch Pine floor sanding Dringhouses York

Pitch Pine floor sanding and restoration

Dringhouses York

As part of an extensive renovation project in Dringhouses, York, we were asked by our customer to restore these stunning pitch pine floors, preserving the original features of the property. The floors hadn’t been touched in over 100 years, so they were covered in discolouration, old varnishes, and stains that needed to be carefully removed to reveal the beauty of the timber underneath.

Pitch pine is incredibly tough, especially when covered in thick varnish, so we started with 16-grit sandpaper on the belt sander to remove the bulk of the varnish and flatten the boards. Once the surface was stable, we used a combination of belt sander and orbital sander to work the boards through to a smooth finish, going up to 100-grit. Some of the floorboards had been installed with large head nails, and once we sanded the heads flush, they created a unique feature, adding character and charm to the floor.

We worked across all three bedrooms, the landing, and the parlour, sanding the floors to the same finish. We also took on the staircase, ensuring it matched the rest of the flooring. For the finish, we applied hard wax oil, giving the pine a natural, durable coating that enhances the wood’s grain while offering long-lasting protection.

Using our dustless sanding system, we were able to keep the job tidy and cause minimal disruption to other contractors working on the property. It was a fantastic property to work on, and we can’t wait to see the whole renovation come together.

If you have a floor sanding project you’d like to discuss, don’t hesitate to get in touch! We’d love to help bring your floors back to life.

– Tom