At Cork City Floor Sanding, we’ve been helping homeowners and businesses restore their wooden floors for over 30 years. We are a local, experienced team dedicated to delivering high-quality floor sanding in Cork with results that last.
We understand that your floors are an important part of your home or property. That’s why we take the time to do every job properly — no shortcuts, no rushed work, just honest craftsmanship built on decades of experience.
Our journey started as a small, hands-on trade, working directly with customers across Cork. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation for reliable service and consistent results.
We’ve worked on:
Traditional timber floors in older Cork homes
Modern engineered wood flooring
Parquet floors requiring specialist care
Commercial spaces with high foot traffic
This wide range of experience allows us to confidently handle almost any type of wooden floor.
We specialise in restoring wooden floors to their best condition using professional sanding and finishing techniques.
Our services include:
Our core service — and the one we’re known for throughout Cork. Using professional, dust-free sanding machines, we strip back worn, scratched, or dull surfaces to reveal the beautiful raw timber beneath. We then apply your chosen finish — oil, lacquer, or hard-wax oil — for a result that’s both stunning and durable.
Some floors have seen better days — pet damage, water staining, deep scratches, or years of heavy foot traffic can leave timber looking tired and worn. Our wood floor restoration service in Cork addresses all of this before the sanding even begins, sourcing matching timber for repairs that are virtually invisible to the eye.
Parquet floors are among the most beautiful — and the most technically demanding — surfaces to restore. The intricate patterns require careful sanding at precise angles, with specialist edge tools for corners and borders. Our extensive experience with parquet floor sanding in Cork means you can trust us to restore your herringbone or basket-weave floor to its original glory.
Stairs take an enormous amount of daily wear yet are often neglected when homes are refurbished. Our stair sanding service covers every component — treads, risers, landings, spindles, and handrails — transforming your staircase into a centrepiece that ties the whole home together. We match the finish to your existing floors for a seamless, cohesive look throughout.
Businesses across Cork — from bars and restaurants to offices, retail units, gyms, and hotels — trust us for their commercial floor sanding needs. We work flexibly around your opening hours to minimise downtime, and we use robust commercial-grade finishes that stand up to heavy foot traffic. A professionally finished floor doesn’t just look great — it’s easier to clean, safer underfoot, and adds real value to your premises.
Not every floor needs a full restoration — sometimes a targeted floor repair is all that’s needed to bring a room back to life. We diagnose the issue accurately, carry out the necessary repairs with matching materials, and then sand and finish to tie everything together. No job is too small for the Cork City Floor Sanding team.
Whether it’s a single room or a full property, we approach every job with care and attention to detail.
Cork City Floor Sanding is a family-run business built on decades of skill, integrity, and a genuine passion for timber floors. Founded by master craftsman James Farquhar, who has spent over 30 years restoring and refinishing wood floors across Ireland and the UK, the business now proudly includes his son Jeff carrying on the tradition of exceptional craftsmanship into the next generation.
When James started out, floor sanding was a dusty, disruptive process that kept families out of their homes for days. Today, Cork City Floor Sanding uses the latest high-grade, dust-free sanding equipment and eco-friendly finishes, delivering outstanding results with minimal mess and disruption.
Whether you have a single room that needs freshening up or a whole property requiring full wood floor restoration in Cork, James and Jeff bring the same dedication and attention to detail to every job big or small.
Hundreds of successful floor restorations across Cork City and County.
Our industrial dust-extraction systems capture 99%+ of particles for a clean, safe result.
Based in Rochestown, Cork — we know the local area and property styles inside out.
Projects Completed
We believe every floor deserves the right treatment. No two floors are exactly the same, and a proper job starts with understanding the condition of the wood and what the customer wants to achieve.
Our approach is simple:
We use professional equipment and proven methods to ensure a smooth finish that not only looks good but also lasts over time.
Floor sanding is skilled work. Done incorrectly, it can damage the floor permanently. With over 30 years in the trade, we understand how to:
Work with different types of wood
Sand floors evenly without causing damage
Apply the right finish for durability and appearance
This experience helps us avoid common problems and deliver results that stand the test of time.
Being based in Cork gives us a real advantage. We’re familiar with the types of properties and flooring found across the area, from older homes to new builds.
We regularly work in:
This local experience means we can provide better advice and more reliable results for our customers.
We provide floor sanding and restoration services for:
No matter the size of the project, we aim to deliver the same level of quality and professionalism.
Most of our work comes from repeat customers and recommendations. That’s something we’re proud of.
We’ve built our reputation through:
We focus on doing the job right, which is why our customers continue to trust us.
When you choose us, you can expect:
We treat every project as if it were our own.
If you’re looking for experienced professionals for floor sanding Cork, we’re here to help.
Whether you need a full restoration, minor repairs, or expert advice, feel free to contact us.
Let us help you bring your wooden floors back to life with expert care and attention.
