Re-Coating Lacquered Floors
A light abrade and fresh coat of lacquer that renews worn lacquered floors in Enfield without a full sand.
Renew your lacquered floor
A lacquered floor is protected by a hard film that sits on the surface of the timber. Over the years that layer wears thin in busy areas, picks up fine scratches and loses its even sheen. As long as the wear has not reached the bare wood, a re-coat restores the protection without sanding the floor back to timber.
Our re-coating process
Deep cleaning the floor so the new lacquer bonds
Gently abrading the surface to give the new coat grip
Dust extraction and a final tack clean
One or two coats of water-based lacquer in your choice of sheen
When re-coating works
Re-coating works when the existing lacquer is sound and only worn on the surface. If the lacquer is peeling, the wood has gone grey or there are deep scratches and dents, the floor needs a full floor sanding first. Oiled floors need a re-oil instead. Not sure which finish you have? Our oil or lacquer guide can help.
Why re-coat?
Usually finished in a day
Low-VOC lacquers that are safe for families and pets
Protects the wood and delays a full sand
Restores an even sheen across the room
Matt, satin or gloss?
A re-coat is also a chance to change the sheen of your floor. Matt lacquers give a natural, almost raw-wood look that hides fine scratches well, satin gives a soft glow, and gloss gives a traditional polished shine. We can show you samples so you can choose with confidence.
Planning maintenance
Homes usually need a re-coat every three to five years, while busy commercial floors may need one every year or two. The trick is to re-coat before the wood is exposed. We are happy to advise on a maintenance plan that suits your floor.
Re-coating also suits landlords and letting agents who need a floor refreshed quickly between tenancies. Most rooms are finished in a day and ready for light use within hours.
Related services
This is one of our floorcare treatments. It is popular with offices, schools and other public spaces, where floors need regular maintenance with minimal downtime. Typical costs are on our prices page.
Guide prices
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Maintenance re-oil
Deep clean and fresh coat of oil — no sanding needed.
from £9 per m²
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Re-coating lacquered floors
Light abrade and a new protective coat of lacquer.
from £12 per m²
Guide prices — we confirm a fixed price after a free survey.
Questions about re-coating lacquered floors
What is a maintenance re-oil?
When wear is only in the finish, a deep clean and fresh coat can bring it back. It takes a fraction of the time of a full sand and keeps the floor protected. See re-oiling.
How should I clean an oiled floor?
Use a soft brush or vacuum, then a barely damp mop with a wood floor soap. Avoid steam mops and bleach or multi-surface sprays. Read our care guide for a simple routine.
How are your prices worked out?
Prices depend on the floor area, condition, repairs needed and the finish you choose. Our price list shows typical starting prices, and we confirm everything with a fixed written quote.
Can you refresh a scratched lacquered floor?
Yes, if the scratches are only in the lacquer. We screen the surface, clean it and apply a new coat of lacquer, restoring the sheen without a full sand.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Often, yes. A few clear photos and the room sizes let us give a guide price within a working day. We confirm it with a short visit before work starts, so the final quote is fixed.
What is the difference between oil and lacquer?
Oil soaks into the timber for a natural look and is easy to spot-repair. Lacquer forms a tougher surface layer that copes well with spills and busy households. We will help you choose at the survey — or read our guide to oil and lacquer.
What our customers say
Scratches gone
“Two dogs had left the lounge floor badly scuffed. A light abrade and new coat of lacquer has made it look new again. Useful advice on felt pads and mats as well.”
Bush Hill Park
Herringbone hallway looks stunning
“The original herringbone in our hall had years of grime and old varnish. Three days later it is flat, smooth and glowing. Everyone notices it as soon as they walk in.”
Enfield Town
Old parquet back to life
“We were ready to rip the parquet out. They replaced the damaged blocks, sanded and lacquered it, and you cannot tell where the repairs are.”
Enfield Town