Pubs & bars
Sanding and refinishing worn timber in hospitality. See our pub & bar flooring.
Floor sanding
Commercial Floor Sanding in London
Bring a tired timber floor back to life. We offer dust-free commercial floor sanding, sealing and refinishing for pubs, restaurants, offices, shops and halls across London, working out of hours so you keep trading.
Few jobs transform a space as completely as commercial floor sanding. Years of footfall leave a wood floor dull, scratched and greyed, with the old lacquer or oil worn through in the busiest spots. Wood floor sanding strips all of that back to fresh, bare timber, levels out wear and damage, and lets us apply a hard-wearing new finish that looks the part and lasts. Across London we provide commercial floor sanding for pubs and bars, restaurants, offices, shops and showrooms, schools, churches, village halls, gyms and studios, restoring floors that would otherwise be torn out and replaced.
Modern hardwood floor sanding is also far cleaner than it once was. We use dust-free, or dustless, floor sanding machines that connect directly to powerful extraction units, capturing the dust at source rather than letting it settle over your stock, fittings and electronics. That makes dust-free floor sanding ideal for working commercial spaces, where a clean environment and a quick return to trading matter as much as the finished floor. From a full sand and refinish to lighter buffing and recoating, we match the work to the condition of the floor.
Whether you need sanding and sealing on a worn bar floor, gap filling and board repairs on old pine floorboards, or re-oiling and lacquering to refresh an office, we specify the job around how the space is actually used. The whole job is supply-and-fit under one managed contract and one fair, transparent written quote, and where a venue cannot close we work out of hours and overnight so the floor is ready when you reopen. For deeper jobs we also offer full wood floor restoration and specialist parquet flooring care.
Where we sand
Floor sanding for every kind of London venue.
Offices & studios
Dust-free sanding that keeps work going. See our office flooring.
Shops & showrooms
Premium board finishes for retail. See our retail flooring.
Schools & churches
Halls & community
Village halls and assembly floors sanded and resealed for heavy, shared use.
Gyms & sports floors
Sports and studio floors revived with the right anti-slip seal. See sports hall floor sanding.
Parquet & herringbone
Block floors sanded, gap filled and refinished. See our parquet flooring.
Full restoration
Heavily worn floors brought back to life. See wood floor restoration and our wood flooring range.
Why choose us
Sanding done cleanly, around your business.
- Dust-free machines with extraction at source, so dustless sanding protects your stock and air.
- Out-of-hours and overnight work so your venue keeps trading while we sand and refinish.
- Supply and fit, one managed job from assessment to the final coat of lacquer or oil.
- Fair, transparent pricing in a clear written quote, with no hidden extras.
- Accredited, qualified contractors: every trade we put on your job holds the right certificates and qualifications for that specific work, including CHAS, Constructionline Gold, CFA membership and SafeContractor.
Why sand
The benefits of commercial floor sanding.
Restore, do not replace
Sanding and refinishing brings a worn wood floor back to life for a fraction of the cost and disruption of a full replacement.
Dust-free sanding
Dust-free machines capture dust at source, keeping the air clear and protecting stock, fittings and electronics in a working space.
A finish to suit the space
Seal with Bona or polyurethane lacquer, Osmo hardwax oil or an anti-slip seal, in satin or matt to match your interior.
Gap filling and repairs
We close draughty gaps and carry out board repairs as part of the sand, so the finished floor looks even and complete.
Hard-wearing and safe
Commercial-grade lacquers and oils stand up to heavy footfall, and an anti-slip seal keeps busy floors safe underfoot.
Quick buffing and recoating
Where a floor is only lightly worn, buffing and recoating refreshes the surface without a full sand back to bare wood.
How it works
Our floor sanding process.
- Assessment and quote. We inspect the timber, check the wear layer and any damage, then set out the work and a fair written quote.
- Coarse-to-fine sanding. Dust-free machines work through coarse to fine grits, with edge sanding around skirtings and into corners.
- Gap filling and board repairs. Gaps are filled and any damaged boards repaired so the floor is sound and even before finishing.
- Sealing and finishing. We apply your chosen lacquer or hardwax oil in satin or matt, with dust-free extraction throughout, then leave it ready to use.
Common questions
Floor sanding FAQs.
What is floor sanding?
Floor sanding is the process of mechanically removing the worn top surface of a timber floor to reveal fresh, bare wood, then sealing or refinishing it to protect and restore it. For a commercial wood floor that has dulled, scratched or greyed over years of footfall, sanding and refinishing strips back the old lacquer or oil, levels out wear and minor damage, and lets us apply a hard-wearing new finish. It transforms a tired floor without the cost and disruption of a full replacement, and the bare wood can be stained, oiled or lacquered to suit your interior.
Is floor sanding dusty?
Far less than it used to be. We use dust-free floor sanding systems, where the sanders and edgers connect directly to powerful extraction units that capture the dust at source. Dustless sanding keeps the air clear, protects stock, fittings and electronics, and means a working pub, office or shop can be back in use quickly with minimal clean-down. No system is completely dust-free in the literal sense, but commercial dust-free machines remove the overwhelming majority of the fine dust that traditional sanding throws into the air.
How long does commercial floor sanding take?
It depends on the floor area, the type of wood, how much gap filling or board repair is needed, and the finish chosen. A small room might be sanded and sealed in a day, while a large bar, hall or office floor can take several days once you allow drying time between coats of lacquer or oil. We give you a realistic timescale in your written quote, and because we can work out of hours and overnight, the job is timed so your venue keeps trading wherever possible.
Can you sand any type of wood floor?
We sand and refinish most timber floors, including solid hardwood, engineered boards, parquet and herringbone blocks, reclaimed pine and softwood floorboards, and timber sports and gym floors. Each calls for a slightly different approach to grit, edge work and finish, and engineered boards need enough wear layer left to take a sand. We always assess the floor on site first and tell you honestly whether sanding and refinishing or recoating is the right call, or whether a section needs board repairs before we start.
Can you work out of hours so we do not have to close?
Yes. We regularly sand, seal and refinish floors for London pubs, bars, restaurants, shops and offices overnight and at weekends, clearing up behind us so you can trade the next day. Out-of-hours and overnight working is timed around your opening hours and agreed up front in your written quote, so the disruption to your business is kept to a minimum.
What affects the cost of commercial floor sanding?
Several things drive the price rather than a single fixed rate. The main factors are the floor area, the type and condition of the timber, how much gap filling and board repair is needed, the number of coats and the finish you choose, and whether the work has to happen out of hours. Easy access and a clear room cost less than a fully fitted, occupied space. We assess all of this on site and set it out in a clear, fair written quote so you know exactly what you are paying for, with no hidden extras.
From the guides
Advice from our guides
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How Much Does Commercial Floor Sanding Cost in London?
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Floor looking tired? Let's bring it back.
Tell us about your floor and we'll come back with a clear, fair price, usually within 48 hours. Dust-free sanding and refinishing, fully managed, timed around your opening hours.