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About Barfords
Barfords Contractors Ltd is a family company comprising of highly skilled craftsmen with a solid background in antique restoration and French polishing. For over 25 years we have restored and installed fine furniture in commercial and domestic and retail properties, also installed and repaired numerous wooden floors, using our in depth knowledge of species combined with colour matching and ageing techniques.
Gilding, the fine art of applying gold leaf, and leather restoration, to fixtures and furniture are a natural progression, to our services.
We utilise the very best tried and tested methods, combined with the highest quality materials to give the finish you require. Barford’s always use materials that are British Standard and FSC approved whenever possible. Rapid advances in recent years with ‘eco’ products have provided us with the opportunity to embrace these advances that are durable and ecologically sound.
We offer a courteous, professional service, to the highest quality and standard, to ensure full client satisfaction every time. Barford’s are proud to be accredited by both The Guild of Master Craftsmen and Constructionline for French polishing and furniture restoration also hardwood and parquet flooring and restoration.
Village Hall Floor with Badminton lines
Barford Contractors Ltd was requested to quote to restore the village hall wood floor. A time schedule was agreed with the comittee. The project
Mortimer House – Antique Oak Parquet Floor Completed
The antique oak floor has been completed in the restaurant room area. The french polished oak parquet has mellowed under a matte finish to give
Mortimer House Antique Oak Flooring – Completed
The antique oak floor completwed by Barford’s looks stunning, with a classic timeless look – only completed a few weeks before the furniture arrived !!
Mortimer House – Polishing Antique Oak Parquet
These pics show the depth of natural colour, using a french polish can achieve. The Restaurant area with restored antique oak parquet Final oak parquet
Mortimer House – Antique Staining the Oak Floor
Once the repairs are completed, the area was off limits to staff while the floor was being stained. Using traditional waterstains with a twist, the
Mortimer House – Antique Oak Parquet Circular Matwell
While the Ground floor restaurant parquet was being fitted. The main entrance matwell has been designed in an oval with straight sides. This being carefully