Stripping Back the Grey to Reveal Natural Timber - Burwood

Introduction/Summary

Sometimes, a previous renovation's solution becomes a new owner's challenge. In a recent Burwood project, we encountered an older building with timber floors heavily coated in a light grey limewash. While likely intended to obscure underlying timber imperfections, the new owner desired to strip back this finish and reveal the authentic, natural colour of the timber beneath. This project, however, wasn't straightforward, requiring meticulous work to correct previous uneven application and improper sanding. Discover how MyFlooring expertly restored these floors, bringing their inherent beauty back to life.

The Burwood Conundrum: A Hidden Timber Story

The property in Burwood presented a common scenario: timber floors that had been subjected to a thick, heavily limed finish, giving them a distinct light grey look. While such treatments can be aesthetically pleasing, in this case, we suspected the reason was more functional – an attempt to obscure faults in the timber that were not addressed during the initial installation or previous refinish. The new owner, with a clear vision for a more natural aesthetic, simply did not like this artificial colour and tasked us with stripping timber floors to natural timber colour.

The Restoration Process: Precision Sanding for Natural Beauty

Our expert team embarked on the demanding task of limewash removal hardwood from these floors. This involved:

1. Careful Assessment: Thoroughly evaluating the depth of the limewash penetration and the extent of previous sanding errors.

2. Multi-Stage Sanding: Employing a multi-grit sanding process, starting with coarser grits to effectively strip away the stubborn limewash and rectify the uneven surfaces. This was a delicate balance to remove the necessary material without compromising the timber's integrity.

3. Refining and Polishing: Progressing to finer grits to smooth the timber, eliminate any remaining sanding marks, and prepare the surface for its natural finish.

The goal was always restoring natural wood colour, allowing the unique grain and natural hues of the underlying timber to become the star once more.

The Radiant Outcome: Authentic Timber Reborn

The transformation in Burwood was truly rewarding. The once stark, uniform grey had given way to the warm, authentic tones of the timber itself. Despite the initial challenges posed by the previous finish and poor workmanship, our meticulous timber floor sanding service successfully brought the floors back to their inherent beauty. The careful old limewash floor repair and subsequent polishing revealed a floor that was now even, vibrant, and exactly what the new owner desired. The client was absolutely delighted with the revitalised natural timber floors, proving that even heavily obscured timber can be given a second life by professional timber restoration specialists.

Seeking Timber Floor Restoration Experts?

If your property features heavily limewashed, painted, or previously mishandled timber floors, and you're dreaming of restoring natural wood colour, MyFlooring are your go-to floor refinishing specialists Melbourne. We excel in whitewash floor restoration and tackling complex sanding challenges.

Contact us today for a consultation and let us reveal the natural beauty hidden beneath your floors!