Paul Simpson

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Polishing oak wood floor
« on: November 17, 2011, 01:25:47 pm »
Got a 4 bed house of carpets to do but they also want a large kitchen with solid oak floor buffed, haven't seen it yet but customer says it doesn't need stripping just wants buffing/polishing.
Only have slow'ish speed rotaries, will these do the job - but slower?
Or will I have to hire a high speed rotary?

Thanks
Paul

Jamie Pearson

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Re: Polishing oak wood floor
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2011, 04:30:37 pm »
Your machine will be fine.
The main thing you need to establish is whether the floor has been lacquered/varnished or oiled/waxed.

This will determine what you need to do to the floor.

Usually this type of request is code for "my floor needs sanded and re-sealed but I dont want to pay the money" you may be lucky though.

If you can report back when you have seen it I can guide you better as there are a few options. Some pics if you can get them will help.

Paul Simpson

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Re: Polishing oak wood floor
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2011, 11:26:07 pm »
Thanks for the reply.
Will try and get a pic.