Yacht Floor Sanding and Restoration in London

Professional Yacht Floor Sanding and Restoration

Wooden Flooring Experts Ltd. comprises a team of trusted specialists with diverse, unique skills honed over years of experience. We are your dedicated experts in all aspects of wood, from restoring Victorian Pine and engineered wood floors to residential stair sanding across London.

Professional Yacht Floor Sanding and Restoration

Yacht deck sanding is a meticulous restorative art that carefully removes the worn, weathered surface of your teak or holy wood to reveal the pristine grain beneath. This is not a simple refinishing job; it is an act of preservation against the harsh marine environment. Using specialized, dust-contained equipment, we expertly erase years of sun damage, salt stains, and wear, while honouring the deck's original craftsmanship and elegant non-slip properties.

This crucial procedure does more than just restore visual beauty—it revives the deck's structural integrity and seal, ensuring it can withstand the relentless demands of sun, saltwater, and foot traffic for voyages to come. Furthermore, a professionally sanded and sealed surface is essential for the proper application of premium marine-grade oils or caulking, creating a flawless foundation for a finish that is both breathtaking and built to last.

For the discerning yacht owner, professional sanding and restoration is the most significant step in preserving both the value and the legacy of your vessel's original decks, ensuring their story continues on the open water for generations.

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Before & After​

Preparation for sanding

A successful restoration of your yacht's deck hinges on flawless preparation. Our careful, methodical approach ensures we honor the prized teak and its complex construction while achieving a perfect, seaworthy finish.

  • Marine Coating & Caulk Removal: We expertly strip away old, failing oils, varnishes, and degraded sealant/caulking using methods specifically designed for marine woods, ensuring the original deck surface and delicate seams are not compromised.
  • Deep, Detailed Cleaning: The deck is meticulously scrubbed and vacuumed with specialized solvents to eliminate every trace of salt, grime, and old residue. This crucial step prevents contamination and ensures our sanding begins on a perfectly clean, contaminant-free surface.
  • Seam-By-Seam & Board Inspection: We carefully inspect and assess every plank and seam, addressing any rot, splintering, or caulk failure. Our goal is to repair and preserve your original teak, only recommending replacement when structural integrity is compromised.
  • Strategic Sanding Plan: We analyze the wood's grain and the deck's layout to create a custom sanding strategy. The process begins with coarser grits to level the surface and remove imperfections, and progresses through finer grits to achieve a flawlessly smooth, yet appropriately non-slip, finish.

This rigorous preparation guarantees a safer process, protects the structural integrity of your deck, and is the essential first step toward a breathtaking, durable restoration built for the marine environment.

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Tools used

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Belt Sander
Frank cobra​
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Belt Sander
Lagler Hummel​
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The three disc sanding machine
Lagler trio​
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Sanding Machine
Bona flex​
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Polishing Machine
Festool RO 150​
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Numatic Floor Polisher
Numatic buffer​
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Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
Kearcher WD3P​
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Tools kit​
Dewalt tools kit​
Cost of Yacht floor sanding in London
Service Price
Floor Sanding From £25/m²
Floor Sanding and 4 coats of extra strong clear lacquer From £29/m²
An extra coat of lacquer From £4/m²
Upgrade to high-performance commercial grade lacquer From £3/m² per coat
Floor Sanding and 2 coats of clear or colored hard wax oil From £45/m²
Floor Sanding and 2 coats of wood floor oil From £35/m²
Underfloor acoustic insulation From £69/m²

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m not sure if I need a floor repair. Can you inspect my wood floor?

Of course. We are a trustworthy company that always acts with integrity. We’ll visit your property to inspect your wooden floorboards thoroughly and give you our honest assessment.

Do I need to provide any materials?

What does your wood floor repair service include?

Can you repair floorboards?

How do you replace just a few floorboards?

How do you fix a water damaged parquet floor?

Can you repair a hole in a wood floor?

Can you replace just a few floorboards?

The WFE Restoration Difference

With years of dedicated expertise in the art of marine wood restoration, our team possesses an unparalleled understanding of precious hardwoods like teak and holy. We have honed our craft on many projects, developing proven methods to breathe new life into your yacht's most iconic feature.

When you entrust your yacht's deck to us, you can expect:

  • Transparent & Competitive Pricing: Honest, detailed quotes for your specific project with no hidden costs.
  • Respectful & Professional Service: We value your time and your vessel, ensuring a clean, efficient worksite with minimal disruption.
  • A Commitment to Perfection: We are driven by seaworthy results and are not satisfied until the restoration meets our highest standards of durability and beauty—and yours.
  • Master Marine Craftsmanship: A blend of time-tested techniques and the finest marine-grade oils, sealants, and dust-free equipment.
  • Clear Communication: You will be kept informed at every stage of the process, from initial assessment to final finish.
  • Genuine Passion: We don't just sand wood; we preserve the legacy and performance of your yacht, and we love what we do.

Whether your project requires a comprehensive deck restoration, recaulking, or a professional consultation, our experts are ready to guide you. For a bespoke assessment, call us today on 020 8089 9076.

20 Years
Years of Experience and Professionalism
100%​
Giving Our Customers Complete Satisfaction
5K +​
Successful and Completed Projects​
Insurance
Customer Protection With Full Insurance​

Our Gallery​

We provide expert, dust-contained deck restoration for your yacht. Using specialized marine-grade equipment, our dedicated team delivers a superior, seaworthy finish with precision and care, whether at your home marina or a designated shipyard.
Victorian House Floorboards Sanding & Staining in Richmond
We revived aged Victorian floorboards with professional sanding and custom staining, bringing back their rich colour and authentic period character.
Parquet Floor Laying in Hampstead, North London
Our team expertly installed classic parquet flooring, ensuring precise alignment and smooth sanding for a timeless, elegant look that enhances any interior.
Floorboards Restoration in Clapham, London
We carefully restored original wooden floorboards, repairing gaps and imperfections before sanding and sealing the surface for a flawless, long-lasting finish.

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Jackson Plattino
March 27, 2024
They were great. Good communication, trustworthiness and fantastic quality of work. Could not be more pleased with the finished results
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Will Burges
March 27, 2024
Really helpful and knowledgable company... they did a really good job on grinding and refinishing our terrazzo floor. Very punctual and conscientious, would definitely
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Ben Murphy
March 27, 2024
Excellent, clean and fast service. They sanded the floors perfectly, beautifully stained the boards and varnished to an extremely professional standard, and...
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Danielle Taylor
March 27, 2024
Great experience with the team at Wooden Flooring Experts. They arrived early and worked hard to get our floors done quickly and perfectly. We had a lot of gaps
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Sam Pritchard
March 27, 2024
We used Wooden Flooring Experts to sand all of our original + damaged floorboards. They were super responsive and great to deal with during the process of
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Mike Global
May 30, 2025
When I started renovating my house, I immediately called this company, because they made the floor for my friend a year ago. The work was done efficiently and quickly. My floor is like new. Thanks to David and his craftsmen for the professional service. I recommend.
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Alena Pochepko
May 30, 2025
Yesterday they finished the job my apartment looks like it's brand new I still can't believe my eyes. These guys have done a perfect job.
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Ian D
May 30, 2025
Have used David on a number of occasions to sand & restore a number of floors in my period property. Friendly, professional, and extremely good at what he does. Produces professional results every time with a great eye for detail, even with challenging conditions, and nothing seems too much to ask. Looking forward to dealing with him again for future projects!
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Yussuf Yemitan
May 30, 2025
Restore my original floorboards in my whole flat. The place looks great and they were highly efficient and fast. I 100% recommend. Sound insulation was also added as well underneath.
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Kelly Antoine
May 30, 2025
Excellent service provided by Wooden Flooring Experts. We had a significant repair needed to our wooden flooring (which they did not install) and they were able to repair it perfectly, looks fantastic and they even repaired an extra area that I hadn't specified just because they spotted it. Arrived on time, cleaned up the area after they were done, and reasonable prices to repair. Highly recommended!
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Andrew H
May 30, 2025
5* to Wooden Flooring Experts! They recently restored our original timber floors to near perfect quality. We couldn’t be happier with the service. They provided the most competitive quote and delivered in a short space of time. Don’t bother looking anywhere else
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Ben Copsey
May 30, 2025
Moved into a new place with extremely beat up floorboards - the guys came over within a week of emailing, did an absolutely stellar job with no fuss and were cheaper than every other quote we had! Amazing work!
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