Smarden Total Floor Care: 5-Step Expert Restoration Guide

Why Smarden Homes Need Specialised Floor Care

Nestled near St Michael the Archangel Church (the ‘Barn of Kent’) and the River Beult floodplain, Smarden’s 155 listed buildings require flooring solutions that respect heritage while addressing modern needs. Our Smarden Total Floor Care services combat common local issues:

• Seasonal wood movement from Kent’s variable humidity (avg. 75-90% RH)
• Historic timber degradation in 14th-century weavers’ cottages
• Flood protection for properties near Smarden’s drainage channels, informed by proven flood mitigation strategies

5 Essential Floor Care Services for Smarden Properties

1. Heritage Floor Sanding Near St Michael’s Church

Using Bona Classic HD sanders with 120-grit abrasives, we restore original features in conservation-area homes while complying with Ashford Borough Council’s Historic Buildings Guidelines. Typical projects include:

• Medieval oak beam revitalisation
• Chequerboard parquet restoration in Tudor mansions
• Smarden Primary School’s gym floor maintenance

2. Structural Repairs Near Cousins Farm

Addressing issues caused by Smarden’s iron-rich clay subsoil (pH 6.2-7.1), our repair services include:

3. Flood-Resistant Sealing for River Beult Properties

Using Osmo Polyx-Oil (tested at 72hr water immersion), we protect floors in Smarden’s flood zone 2 areas with methods refined through advanced waterproofing case studies. Our process:

1. pH-neutral cleaning with Fila Cleaner Pro
2. Gap filling using Ecowood Xtreme resin
3. 3-coat oil application (400-grit sanding between layers)