OUR SERVICE
What can we do for you and how are we different from the many hundreds of companies available to you should you choose to Google “hardwood flooring”?
We are more than happy just to sell you a floor, but that always leaves us feeling the job is half done. The real joy and love for us is working with the products we sell and seeing the completed floor. Leaving our clients with a wonderful floor and feeling the anticipation to invite friends and family around. This feeling is why we come to work.
SUB FLOORS
The first thing to consider is the sub floor. Preparation is vital for the longevity of your floor. We moisture test and record the readings. We advise on levelling compounds and resin Damp Proof Membranes, working to BS standards and tolerances. We install ply underlays where needed. We can install batten cradle systems, suitable for under flooring if necessary. Our preparation is meticulous, just as you would expect and demand.
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LAYING YOUR FLOOR
Three methods of installing your floor.
1. Nail down
Our boards can be nailed direct to joisting or battens. Our 20 mm flooring is structural so spanning joisting is no problem.
2. Stick down
Our floors can be stuck down to either screeded or plywood prepared sub floors. We pay particular attention to the adhesives we use, making sure that they are suitable for the circumstances which may include under floor heating. Typically we favour Lecol and Sika products. As we work we cover our floor with protective card. We are about having pride in our work and care in your home.
3. Floating
We also float some of our products. We consider that using Elastilon is the most successful method of floating our planking. We offer Elastilon in 3 mm and 5 mm options; again this method can be used in conjunction with all sub floors and is permissible over under floor heating.
Our skills and abilities in floor fitting are not just limited to plank floors. We cover all aspects of Parquet and Pattern work including traditional Herringbone, Versailles panelling and Hungarian Point to name but a few.
We can create individual designs and features unique and individual to you our customer, with signature detailing unique to your floor.
Our work encompasses the installation of laser patterns and features as well as bespoke hand routing.
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FLOOR SANDING
Rainleaf Limited is proud of its ability to finish our floors to the highest standard. We offer extensive advice on all types of Lacquers and Wax Oils, as well as colour work. Our sanding machines have the very latest dust extraction systems. When sanding in your home we take precautionary measures to limit dust spreading through your home.
We are proud to be Bona ABC members and highly recommended by the technical staff at Bona Kemi.
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RESTORATION and RENOVATION
We have been involved in numerous renovation projects and are delighted to have been responsible for several major projects in the capital.
We can lift and renovate existing flooring and pattern work. We are also able to source compatible replacement antique flooring. If needed we can colour match and hand work new flooring to look aged and distressed.
Our reputation continues to grow.
So, from start to finish, we specify the sub floor, supply the flooring, expertly install and superbly finish your floor. We provide maintenance programs with training as well as being able to supply all the maintenance products you will ever need. Advice and assistance is only a call away.
And best of all. If after one year our floor does not look as good as the day we laid it or better, we will replace it FREE OF CHARGE. It’s the best Guarantee available.
The catch! Well there isn’t one. You just need to treat the floor with the care it deserves.
For our commercial clients we provide data and technical sheets as well COSH info. We will write all Specifications where required and furnish prospective clients with any samples needed. If your project requires sample panels then that is what we will provide.
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FIRE and FLOOD RESTORATION
We all think we are fully insured against fire and flood damage. That when either of these events take place our insurers will see that things are put right.
It is very important that you seek a specialist to replace your floor and that’s where we come in.
We can work for you and liaise with your insurers. We offer the following service:
- Rainleaf will undertake a full and detailed assessment of the damage to your floor.
- We will schedule all strip out procedures, advising if any part of the floor can be salvaged, repaired or in need of replacement.
- We can put all measures in place to correctly dry your property.
- We can make safe any areas that may cause risk or injury to your family or staff in a commercial property.
- We will provide a full specification to ensure you get a like for like replacement.
- We will carry out all elements of replacing your floor from supply to installation and finishing.
Whether it is an historic home with an aged and antique floor, or the very latest contemporary property. It may simply be a floor that you love.
We can ensure that your floor is returned to its original beauty.
Our service is available to all commercial situations such as Churches, Museums, Country houses etc.
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INSPECTION and DISPUTE RESOLUTION
More than ever people are buying inferior products and suffering poor fitting causing their flooring to fail.
This stems from a lack of fitting skills within the trade and a lack of basic knowledge from the seller.
It is also true to say that many internet purchases are not as they seem.
Having said this you are entitled to a professional service and a floor that is fit for purpose. A major part of our consultation work is in the fields of dispute resolution and inspection work.
Quite simply, if you have problems with your floor and need expert advice please contact us.
We can provide a detailed inspection of your floor. We will identify any or all problems and establish why it has failed.
We will provide a detailed report on the corrective measures needed.
Our work will be fully supported by photographic evidence and full meter measurement readings.
Our work on your behalf will be an effective tool in seeking resolution through the court system.
Our reports and inspections are derived from our expert opinion on the problems and will always remain impartial.
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SPECIFICATION WORK
Architects and Interior Designers
The perfect floor starts with the correct specification.
Many factors have to be considered and there can be many areas where there is potential for failure.
Taking into account end user expectation and working right back to sub floor detailing, Rainleaf will specify the floor you or your company need.
We will compile in detail every aspect required in order to ensure you have the floor you want.
We will cover, sub floor prep, adhesives, primers, install methods and finish options. We will advise on atmospheric measures and detail full maintenance schedules.
Primarily this service is dedicated to our Architects and Interior Designers but we will always advise on any floor for any situation.
For access to all our data sheets and for a bespoke and detailed service dedicated to our professional partners, and to access us at very short notice with any enquiry or problem, please complete our registration form.
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At Rainleaf Limited we are always happy to help.
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