Project Overview

RH Wood Floors was commissioned to restore the original timber floors in a beautiful period home in Dublin 8. One challenge stood in the way, a stunning vintage cast iron bath that had been installed directly on top of the timber flooring.

Many contractors would simply sand around the bath, leaving unfinished areas hidden beneath. At RH Wood Floors, we believe in doing the job properly.

Our team coordinated the entire process, arranging for a qualified plumber to disconnect and carefully remove the bath, allowing us to sand and refinish the flooring underneath before reinstalling everything exactly as it was.

It’s this attention to detail and commitment to quality that sets us apart.

Scope of Work

* Full assessment of the original timber floor
* Coordination with a qualified plumber
* Safe disconnection and removal of the vintage cast iron bath
* Complete sanding of the entire floor, including underneath the bath
* Multi-stage floor preparation and refinishing
* Professional reinstallation and reconnection of the bath
* Final inspection and finishing touches

Challenges

* A heavy cast iron bath preventing access to part of the floor
* Protecting both the flooring and bathroom fixtures during removal
* Coordinating multiple trades to minimise disruption
* Ensuring a flawless finish across the entire floor with no missed sections

Solution

Rather than taking shortcuts, RH Wood Floors managed the project from start to finish.

We organised a professional plumber to safely disconnect and remove the bath, giving our team full access to every section of the timber floor. Once sanding and refinishing were completed, the bath was carefully reinstalled and reconnected.

The result was a completely restored floor, finished to the same high standard throughout the room.

Results

* Entire floor professionally sanded and refinished
* No unfinished areas hidden beneath fixtures
* Original character of the timber floor fully restored
* Bathroom returned to full working order with minimal disruption
* A premium finish achieved without compromise

Client Benefits

* Complete floor restoration with no shortcuts
* Seamless coordination of all required trades
* Protection of valuable period features
* A high-quality finish throughout the entire room
* Peace of mind knowing the job was completed properly

Going the Extra Mile

At RH Wood Floors, we understand that exceptional results often require more than sanding and refinishing. Whether it involves coordinating plumbers, removing fitted furniture, or overcoming difficult access, we always look for the right solution, not the easiest one.

Our goal is simple: restore every floor to the highest possible standard, regardless of the challenge.