Bring tired timber back to life with professional wood floor sanding. Our dust-controlled sanding and refinishing service removes surface damage, levels out wear paths and reveals the natural grain of your boards – ready for a durable new finish that suits your home and lifestyle.
From pine boards in period homes to engineered oak in modern spaces, we sand and refinish with precision so your floor looks beautiful on day one and stays that way for years.
We provide wood floor sanding and refinishing across South East London, including Petts Wood, Bromley, Beckenham, Chislehurst, Orpington, West Wickham, Dulwich, Greenwich, Sidcup and Blackheath. If you’re nearby, we’ll arrange a free home visit and a clear, itemised quote.
Book a free, fitter-led home visit today. We’ll assess your floor, discuss finishes and provide a clear, itemised quote – then sand and refinish your wood flooring the TB Elliott Flooring way: crafted, fitted, lasting.
Free fitter-led home visit to supplying trusted materials and expertly crafting your new floor - we handle every step with care and precision.
“Sanding a wood floor is as much art as it is skill - and we master both. At TB Elliott Flooring, we bring tired timber back to life using dust-controlled sanding, precise grading and flawless finishing. Every pass of our machines is guided by experience, patience and respect for the material. The result is a smooth, even surface that feels reborn - restored by true craftsmen who care about every detail.”
Sanding is the most cost-effective way to refresh a real wood floor. It removes scratches, dullness and old coatings, then seals the timber with modern, easy-care finishes. At TB Elliott Flooring, every project is fitter-led – we assess, prepare, sand and finish with meticulous attention to detail.
We begin with a home visit to assess species, previous finishes, board condition and moisture levels. You’ll get practical guidance on what’s achievable, how many sandings your floor has left (especially for engineered), and which finish suits traffic and light levels.
Our professional machines connect to high-efficiency extraction for a noticeably cleaner process. Progressive grits flatten the floor, remove old coatings and refine the surface right into corners and edges, ready for a perfect finish.
Where needed, we replace loose boards, secure fixings and fill gaps (resin/binder or timber slivers) to reduce draughts and creaks. Thresholds and edge trims are refitted neatly for a tailored, uniform look.
Choose hardwax oils for a natural, repairable feel, or lacquers (matt/satin) for extra surface durability. Prefer a different tone? We can add stains/tints to warm, cool or deepen the colour before sealing – all with manufacturer-approved systems.
We’ll leave you with a simple care guide: the right cleaners, felt pads for furniture, humidity tips and optional maintenance coats to refresh sheen down the line. The result is a floor that stays beautiful with minimal effort.
Nothing beats hearing it from homeowners like you. Read our latest 5-star reviews for real stories about tidy workmanship, clear communication, and floors that still look great years later. Many customers are returning clients – or the next generation – who trust us to deliver the same high standard every time.
Thinking about sanding your wood floor? Here are the questions we’re asked most – answered by our fitters.
Solid wood can usually be sanded many times. Engineered wood can be sanded if the top wear layer is thick enough (typically 3-6mm). We’ll measure and confirm what’s safely achievable at survey.
We use on-tool dust extraction and tidy down daily, so disruption is minimal. You may notice a light residue, but nothing like old-fashioned sanding. We’ll advise access plans while finishes cure.
Hardwax oil gives a natural look and is spot-repairable; lacquer offers strong surface protection with low maintenance. We’ll recommend based on room traffic, pets, sheen preference and cleaning routine.
Yes. We can stain or tint before sealing to achieve greys, deeper oaks, warmer ambers and more. We always sample test on your boards so you can approve the tone in your lighting.
Most rooms take 1-2 days depending on size, repairs and finish type. Oils typically allow cautious walk-on the next day; lacquers can be quicker to touch-dry but need full cure before heavy use or rugs. We’ll give you exact timings in your quote.
