Wooden Floor Polishing in Delhi NCR
A wooden floor does not fade from use alone; it dries out in summer and swells in the monsoon, and the finish wears in the walking lanes first. Sanding back to bare wood, filling the gaps and rebuilding the surface is what brings it back. Delhi NCR mixes very old housing stock with new high-rise towers, so a single visit can mean Kota stone in one room and Italian marble in the next. We carry pads for both and quote each surface on its own merit.
- Gloss and polish-condition check first
- Masking of skirting, walls and fittings
- Diamond polishing to the grit the treatment needs
- Even section-by-section silicate application
At a glance
- Dust-controlled
- Gap filling
- PU / melamine / oil
A real before and after photo is added here for the strongest result.
What is included in timber floor sanding and polishing
- Gloss and polish-condition check first
- Masking of skirting, walls and fittings
- Diamond polishing to the grit the treatment needs
- Even section-by-section silicate application
- Machine buffing to remove residue and streaks
- Edge and corner treatment by hand
- Walkway protection until the surface sets
- Cleaning advice so acid cleaners never touch it
What each surface needs
| Treatment | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sil200 | Fast build, strong initial gloss | Homes and moderate traffic |
| Sil800 | Deeper wet look, holds gloss longer | Lobbies, showrooms, hotels |
| Over new stone | Protects an unworn surface | Recently laid or newly polished floors |
| Over worn stone | Short-lived unless polished first | Only after a full diamond sequence |
Every surface is tested on a hidden patch before work starts, so you see the result before committing to the whole floor.
How the job runs
- Assessment to confirm silicate suits the stone and the room
- Diamond polishing to 800-1500 grit so there is a finish worth locking in
- Silicate applied in sections and buffed while it reacts
- Second pass on heavy areas for even gloss
- Gloss check and a list of cleaners to avoid
Timber Floor Sanding And Polishing rates in Delhi NCR
| Work | Guide band | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Polish plus Sil200 | Rs 15-25 per sq ft | Homes, standard traffic |
| Polish plus Sil800 | Rs 25-35 per sq ft | Lobbies, hotels, heavy traffic |
| Silicate over an already polished floor | Quoted after inspection | Floor must still be sound |
| Repeat maintenance treatment | Quoted after inspection | Every 1-3 years |
Rates depend on surface type, damage depth, area and access. The figure is written down before work begins.
Marble and granite need different treatment
| Marble | Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | Softer, scratches more visibly | Harder, resists scratches |
| Acid | Etches immediately, never use | Dulls the surface, avoid |
| Finishing | Diamond pads up to 3000 grit | Its own pad set and compounds |
| Typical aftercare | Sealer every 12-24 months | Sealer on kitchen and stairs |
| Gloss achievable | Very high on hard whites | Deep lustre, not mirror |
We keep separate pad sets and compounds for each, because using marble products on granite (or the reverse) is the fastest way to end up with a hazy surface.
Dust and water control is planned before we start: masking on skirting and fittings, wet working instead of dry, and slurry vacuumed as the machine moves rather than left to dry in corners.
After-care guidance is handed over in writing: which cleaner to use, how to mop, and what to avoid during the first week. Most repeat problems trace back to cleaning products rather than the work itself.
Quality is checked twice: once mid-job, when the first section is finished and you can see the achievable gloss, and once at handover when the whole surface should read evenly under daylight and under your own lighting.
Why clients book us
- We polish before we treat, never over a dull surface
- Sil200 and Sil800 applied by trained crews
- Product chosen for the stone, not one bottle for all
- Residue buffed off before handover
Serving Delhi NCR and nearby areas
Our Badarpur (Mathura Road) and Gurgaon (Badshahpur, Sector 48) teams cover the whole NCR belt. Delhi NCR mixes very old housing stock with new high-rise towers, so a single visit can mean Kota stone in one room and Italian marble in the next. We carry pads for both and quote each surface on its own merit. Inspections are booked within 24-48 hours and most jobs take 1-2 days. Call 86070 01043 or WhatsApp photos of your floor for an indicative rate.
Timber Floor Sanding And Polishing - common questions
Is silicate the same as waxing the floor?
No. Wax sits on the surface and wipes off. Silicate reacts with the calcium in the marble and hardens the surface layer, so the gloss is part of the stone and survives mopping.
How long does it last?
Roughly two to three years in homes and one to two years in heavy-footfall lobbies. Using a pH-neutral cleaner instead of acid is the biggest factor.
Can it be applied to a floor that was never polished?
It can, but it is rarely worth it, because silicate amplifies whatever surface it meets and locks in scratches. We polish to 800-1500 grit first or refuse the treatment.
Will it make the floor slippery?
A high-gloss finish is smoother when wet. In bathrooms, kitchens and on staircases we recommend a satin or crystallised finish instead of mirror gloss.
How long before we can walk on it?
The floor is walkable the same evening. Only normal drying after the polishing stage is needed, with no curing days.
Can you polish a floor that mixes marble and granite?
Yes, and it is common in lobbies and staircases. Each surface is polished to a matching level of sheen rather than the same pad sequence, so the two read as one floor.
Is granite easier to maintain than marble?
It is less acid-sensitive and harder, so it stains and scratches less. It still dulls from repeated wrong cleaning, and it still needs sealing in wet or greasy areas.
Why does marble etch while granite does not?
Marble is calcium-based, so acid dissolves the surface and leaves a white mark. Granite is silicate-based and resists acid better, though strong acid still dulls its polish.