The Practical Guide to Eco-Friendly Floor Restoration
Working with wood floors in London for nearly two decades has taught me one thing: the old ways are sometimes the best, but that doesn't mean we should ignore what we now know about chemistry and the environment. When I started out, the default was a high-VOC lacquer finish that would hit you in the throat the moment you opened the tin. We wore respirators as a habit, not a choice. Today, the conversation has shifted. Clients ask not just "will it last?" but "is it safe for
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Working with wood floors in London for nearly two decades has taught me one thing: the old ways are sometimes the best, but that doesn't mean we should ignore what we now know about chemistry and the environment. When I started out, the default was a high-VOC lacquer finish that would hit you in the throat the moment you opened the tin. We wore respirators as a habit, not a choice. Today, the conversation has shifted. Clients ask not just "will it last?" but "is it safe for
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