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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.
Community Centre Parquet Floor Restoration – 6
The parquet is sanded flat, we only remove the minimum amount necessary, as too much sanding reduces your wooden floors lifespan. Its best to have
Community Centre Parquet Floor Restoration – 5
After a good tidy up, the replacement parquet is ready for sanding. The first sanding test area shows that underneath both surfaces, the wood is
Community Centre Parquet Floor Restoration – 4
The parquet is almost fitted, there will be adjustments on the last couple of rows, but we’re pleased with the progress.
Community Centre Parquet Floor Restoration – 3
In the community centre, the reclaimed parquet must be inspected, then thoroughly cleaned on the unseen surfaces before fitting into position. Using the correct adhesive is
Community Centre Parquet Floor restoration – 2
After taking sub floor moisture readings, we then have to identify the wood species. Many wood species are banned from use because of their rarity.
Community Centre Parquet Floor Restoration – 1
This Community centre had a water leak. The parquet blocks expanded and as a temporary repair the parquet was replaced by plywood sheets.Unfortunately the existing