Decoration & Restoration in Rutland by This Old House - 01572 755191

Floors & Staircases . . .

At THIS OLD HOUSE we work with Project Managers, Construction companies, Heritage Builders, Architects and other Construction Professionals in the restoration of stone, terracotta, porcelain and ceramic floors.

Our service range includes

·     Sympathetic restoration

·     Deep Cleaning and Sealing

·     Resurfacing

·     Polishing - Marble, Travertine, Terrazzo, Limestone, Basalt, etc

·     Heritage and Listed properties

·     Inspection, assessment and report writing

If you have a question on a tiled flooring issue, for example:

·     Unknown approach to a tiled floor restoration

·     Yorkstone or Limestone flag cleaning

·     Difficult restoration

·     Resurfacing and polishing

·     Reparation to damage caused by wrong cleaning techniques

·     Quick response to a damaged floor due to spills, stains and marks

Using modern and traditional techniques THIS OLD HOUSE will help solve problems with your flooring. We often help rectify problems to a existing floor, that other over eager and inexperienced trades people have tried to work on.

Our knowledge of cleaning and sealants is reinforced by close partnerships with manufacturers of those products.

Cleaning and Sealing

We can clean and seal/strip and reseal existing floors that need attention for a number of reasons:

• The floor has been 'lived' with and conventional cleaners are not getting it clean;

• Carpets are removed and a wonderful floor is revealed, but it is marked and filthy;

• Stubborn marks and stains have become a nuisance;

• Incorrect sealants or cleaner have been used;

• Attempts at cleaning a floor have resulted in adverse consequences!

Victorian Tiles Before & After ... Quarry Tiles - Before & After ...

Finishes

We can put a variety of finishes on to an existing floor. The types of finish will also depend on the type of floor that it is, and the sealant used. Please note that a high shine cannot be achieved on floor that has no damp course.

• Matt - no reflection

• Satin - low 'sheen'

• Gloss - high shine

Advice

We are more than happy to advise and help with any information on the cleaning and restoration of hard floors. We have helped many home owners with their own projects, and have provided help and guidance. Some basic advice:

Do not use anything acidic on Limestone / Travertine / Marble – it will dissolve (think about dropping a tooth into a glass of Coca-cola)
Do not put a surface sealant (shine or satin finishes) on to any floor without a damp course / damp proofing
Always seal a hard floor before grouting it, if laying a new floor, as this will protect the sides and reduce / stop grout marks when grouting. Seal after grouting too!

We have undertaken restorations on floors in a wide variety of buildings and locations. These include private homes, commercial properties, listed properties (Grade 1 and 2), churches and also heritage and conservation projects.

We have worked on Victorian tiled floors, Minton tiled floors, through-body porcelains, as well as natural stone floors. Our knowledge of cleaning and sealants is reinforced by close partnerships with manufacturers of those products.

Rough Costings ...

The following prices are only guidelines, as costs will depend on several factors, and are negotiable. For example, costs per square metre will probably be less if more than one room is to be treated. Also, in some circumstances, more than the usual preparation time and work may be involved, which could potentially increase the price slightly.

THIS OLD HOUSE provides a complete wood floor sanding and restoration service for clients who prefer to have the work done by experts, but we also offer a Sanding Only option for those who would rather apply the finish themselves. If you contact us, we will be happy to advise, and to give you an estimate, with absolutely no obligation.

• Sanding only from £16.00 per m2

• Sanding and 3 coats of Top Quality Varnish (Junckers) from £18.00 per m2

• Extra coat of Varnish from £4 per m2

• Sanding and 2 coats of Hardwax Oil (Osmo) from £20.00 per m2

• Sanding and 3 coats of Wood Floor Oil (Blanchon) from £20 per m2

• Staining (Morrells) from £4.00 per m2

• Lime Washing / Liming / Bleaching / Whitening from £4 per m2

• Gap Filling 1 = Sawdust + Resin from £4.00 per m2 (for gaps up to 5mm)

• Gap Filling 2 = Reclaimed Wooden Slivers from £10.00 per m2 (for gaps more than 5mm)

• Mixed Gap Filling from £7.00 per m2

• Cosmetic Gap Filling from £2.00 per m2 (filling small cracks, old cuts and nail holes etc.)

• Firebase Re-Stitch / Concrete Hearth Removal between £180 - £240 (depending on size and type)

• Reclaimed Pine Floor Boards changed from £12.00 per linear metre

• Stairs: Sand and Seal: from £39 to £55 per step (depending on condition and layers of paint)

• Acoustic Insulation between £12.00 - £15.00 m2

• Carpet Removal from £15 per room

• Carpet Removal and Disposal from £40 per room

• Additional Labour from £20 per hour ( restoration, repairs and furniture removal etc.)

Maintaining services:

• Screening with one coat of varnish/sealer from £10 per m2

• Screening with two coats of varnish/sealer from £15 per m2

• Our minimal charge is currently £350.00

*All prices are subject to VAT at 17,5%.

If there is anything else you may need more information on, please contact us ...

This Old House, 11 Main Street, Egleton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AF.

Telephone: 01572 755191 | Mobile: 07799 694600 | Mobile: 07748 677540 | enquiries@thisoldhouse.co.uk