Refreshing 1970s woodwork
Old gloss is often too shiny for a new coat to grip, and handles collect grease, so we clean and sand everything first. Many people now choose satin or eggshell over gloss, which has a softer sheen and shows fewer dents. Skirtings painted in the wall colour or a shade darker can make a room feel calmer.
Where varnished timber is stripped back, we prime bare pine with Zinsser before painting so knots don't bleed through as yellow patches later.
Staining and varnishing in Mildenhall
Staircases are the most visible woodwork in a home. Treads, handrails and spindles are sanded evenly so stain takes without blotches, then a clear protective coat goes over the parts that take wear. Before committing, you approve the colour on a test patch under a tread or behind a door. In Fordham, Valter and Denes stained a staircase and doors for Mrs M Turner, who praised the result on our reviews page.
For the town's 51 listed buildings and older homes, original joinery is handled with extra care.
Mildenhall at a glance
- 25 milesby road from our Landbeach base, about 31 minutesOSRM routing
- 6%of properties were built before 1919VOA Council Tax stock
- 3%date from 1919 to 1939VOA Council Tax stock
- 90%are houses rather than flatsCensus 2021
- 51listed buildingsHistoric England
- 53%of homes are owner-occupiedCensus 2021
How we approach woodwork staining & varnishing
Grease around door handles is washed off, shiny old coats are dulled with abrasive, and gaps along the skirting line are filled. Stain is tested on a hidden spot before going on evenly sanded timber. Stripped pine gets a Zinsser primer, and a light rub-down between coats keeps the finish smooth to the touch. The full method, products and FAQs are on our woodwork staining & varnishing page.