This poor old Tasmanian Oak floor had been the victim of a bit of home-made sanding and polishing - and it showed
Many people have a go at sanding their own floorboards, and my hat's off to them for having a crack - but, at the end of the day, it's even hard for many of the "pro's" to get it right, let alone someone who's never used a sander before. So, based on that I never judge too harshly
My wife and I came in and got it all sanded back to square one and finished it all off with our favourite Handley Satin polyurethane finish - which will remain looking fabulous for years to come
Floor is looking old and ratty.
The last guy's effort with the edging machine.
Our main floor sander - Big Bertha - doing her thing.
Tasmanian Oak flooring looks gorgeous in the sun.
We roll our finishing coats on with a microfiber roller.
The finishing coat start to dry in the sun.
The final look
Tasmanian Oak floors are pretty easy on the eye.
The section from our first picture is now looking fine.
Up close Tasmanian Oak flooring is even nicer.
Timber floors work so well in kitchens.
70 year old Tasmanian Oak floor.
Super flat floor - in fact, it's #fudgeflat
A beautiful Tasmanian Oak floor