Bona have created a Timber Floor Guide especially for Facilities Managers, Specifiers, Architects & Engineers. The guide demystifies and provides a best practice guide for commercial timber floor maintenace and refinishing

Managing facilities is a complex and multifaceted responsibility. From the daily upkeep required to ensure occupant satisfaction to long-term investments that safeguard the building’s value, there are countless details to juggle. Timber floor maintenance in particular can be a costly exercise and cause significant downtime, hence it is best approached in the most time and cost efficient manner.

Bona’s timber flooring solutions aim to make the process as simple and time efficient as possible, with solutions from maintenance to refinishing that restore existing timber floors without the need to replace old with new. Renovating existing timber floors is a significant factor in retaining the value of properties and facilities and instantly elevates floors back to mint condition.

The Facilities Timber Floors Guide walks through best practice in Timber Floors restoration by first assessing if they need to be revived, recoated or refinished. Then choosing the best and most cost-efficient restoration process to implement that supports the business and minimises downtime.

Lower the Total Cost of Ownership

The Timber Floor Guide explains how to significantly prolong floor lifespan and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) using Bona’s solutions and commercial product range. Keep floors durable and visually appealing to reduce the need for replacement by taking an economical approach to floor restoration, ensuring longevity and gain real cost savings.

40% LESS COST

Renovating a timber floor saves approximately 40% compared to installing a new one, considering both material and labour costs. On a plank-by-plank basis, restoration is significantly more cost-effective than replacement. Factor in the environmental benefit of reusing existing flooring and the appeal of restoration is even more compelling.

50% LESS DOWNTIME

There is never a good time to put facilities out of service, but floor maintenance is crucial. Depending on the restoration method, downtime is reduced by 20-50% compared to installing a new timber floor. This ensures a quicker floor servicing time and a faster return to normal business operations.

ELIMINATE WASTE

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, over 12.2 million tons of timber were deposited into US landfills in 2018. When it comes to timber floors, this waste is unnecessary. Timber floors can last for multiple generations when maintained properly and when applied on a global scale this can make a huge impact.

FREE UP BUDGET

Renovating a timber floor, rather than replacing it, can significantly reduce costs. This frees up a facilities budget to invest in other critical areas of your business. By strategically allocating resources, you can enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, ultimately driving the growth and success of a facilities business.

Timber Floor Care Guide For Facilities