This old Radiata Pine floor had seen it all: some sections were sanded and polished, others were buried under rubber-backed carpet underlay, and one area had even been used for a lime-washing experiment.
What this home really needed was unity. By sanding and polishing the entire layout, we eliminated those disjointed, sectioned-off areas and created a seamless flow from room to room—instantly making the whole house feel much larger and more open.
The secret to pulling off this transformation is executing the sanding and finishing to an absolutely flawless standard. When it's done right, the floor doesn't just open up the space; it brings an undeniable level of elegance and class to every single corner of the home.
A bit of this and a bit of that
20 years since it was last sanded
Lime-washing experiment
Such different sections
rubber-backed underlay
Sanding off the old underlay
Kitchen area was rugged
all the old plastic sanding off
Now that's much better
Top quality Radiata Pine
Lots of interesting grain
Where the old underlay once was
Fresh and bright
Shades of pink throughout
Flat, smooth and classy
Handley Lo-Sheen protection
Is that board sunburnt?
Radiata Pine makes for a fine floor
A very satisfying result