What should I ask a floor sanding contractor before hiring?
Five things: Do they have insurance? Do they use dust extraction? What coating system do they use and why? How many coats? Can you see photos of a recent job? A good contractor answers all of that without getting defensive.
What's the difference between Bona Certified and regular contractors?
Bona Certified Contractors have been through Bona's training program, use Bona products as their primary system, and carry minimum $5M public liability. It's invite-only. A contractor without the certification isn't necessarily worse -- they just haven't gone through that specific program.
How do I compare floor sanding quotes?
Get at least two. Check what's included: number of coats, which product, dust extraction, furniture moving, edge work standard. The cheapest quote often skips something. If one quote is significantly lower, ask what they're doing differently. Read reviews. Ask to see previous work.
What is the FSA Network?
The FSA Network is a group of highlighted contractors within Floor Sanding Australia. They get stronger placement on the site and region pages. The wider directory also includes other NSW contractors. Everyone is listed with direct contact details -- you always deal with the contractor directly.
Should I go with the cheapest floor sanding quote?
If one quote is way cheaper than the rest, ask why. They might be skipping coats, using cheaper products, not using dust extraction, or cutting corners on edge work. Get at least two quotes, compare what's included, and pick someone you're comfortable with. Shop local.
How do I know if a floor sander is good?
Ask to see photos of recent work. Check Google reviews. Ask what products they use and why. Ask if they use dust extraction. A good contractor answers questions without getting defensive and shows up when they say they will.
What should I ask a floor sander before hiring?
Five things: Do they have insurance? Do they use dust extraction? What coating system do they use and why? How many coats? Can you see photos of a recent job?
Should I go with the cheapest floor sander?
If one quote is way cheaper than the rest, ask why. They might be skipping coats, using cheaper products, or not using dust extraction. Get at least two quotes and compare inclusions.
A floor sander quoted me much less than the others. Why?
They're probably cutting corners. Common shortcuts: fewer coats of finish, no primer coat, no dust extraction, consumer-grade coatings instead of professional products, skipping edge work, no insurance. Get at least two quotes from floor sanders listed on Floor Sanding Australia and compare what's included. The cheapest quote is almost never the smartest choice.
My floor sander used a product I don't recognise. Is that OK?
Ask them what it is. If it's a professional-grade product (Bona, Polycure, Loba, Synteko), that's fine. If it's a consumer product from Bunnings, or they can't tell you what it is, that's a problem. Professional floor sanders know their coating system inside out and can explain why they use it. FSA Network floor sanders use Bona as their primary system.