Wimbledon RFC · Hardwood
Clubhouse function hall
A worn, grey commercial floor sanded back to bright, even timber.
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Wood type
Hardwood Flooring
From hard-wearing strip floors in clubhouses to dense exotic boards in homes, hardwood floors need the right abrasives, machines and finish.
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Know your hardwood
Hardwood strip floors are built for heavy use – which is why they turn up in function halls, clubs and venues like Wimbledon RFC. Dense timbers take more work to sand and need the right abrasives, careful machine control and finishes chosen for the footfall they'll face.
Project highlights
- Wimbledon RFC: a full clubhouse hall sanded back to bright timber
- The Bohemians, Deptford: deep amber high-gloss finish
- Hard-wearing finishes for heavy footfall
Characteristics
- Very dense and hard-wearing
- Distinctive colours
- Some oily species
Common problems
- Grey, worn surfaces
- Heavy wear lanes
- Failed or patchy finishes
Restoration challenges
- Abrasive wear
- Large open areas to keep even
- Finish adhesion on oily timbers
Our methods
- Progressive belt sanding
- Edge work around fixed features
- Finishes matched to footfall
Recommended finishes
- Commercial lacquers
- Gloss, satin or matt
- Hardwax oil
Maintenance
- Regular sweeping to remove grit
- Suitable cleaners only
- Periodic recoats
Restoration examples
Hardwood – before & after
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Our hardwood flooring work
Case studies
Hardwood Flooring projects
BeforeWimbledon · Commercial Floor Sanding
Wimbledon RFC Clubhouse Hall
The whole hall sanded back to clean, bright, even timber, ready for a hard-wearing finish and many more seasons of use.
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HardwoodCommercialDeptford · Commercial Floor Sanding
The Bohemians, Deptford
A deep amber, high-gloss floor that bounces light around the room and gives the whole space warmth and wow-factor.
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Hardwood Flooring questions
Can a hard-wearing commercial floor be sanded?
Yes – commercial hardwood floors are designed to be sanded and refinished many times over their life.
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