Hardwood Floor Specialist · Paris & Île-de-France · Since 2016

Floor sanding
Paris

Professional hardwood floor sanding and varnishing in Paris and Île-de-France. François Gaillard, independent craftsman. Fixed rate 63 € VAT/m². Free quote by SMS. 220+ Google reviews 4.9/5.

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Hardwood floor sanding & varnishing in Paris

Floor sanding is the mechanical process of abrading the surface of a solid hardwood floor to remove scratches, stains and irregularities, before applying a protective varnish finish. In Paris, this service is essential for the renovation of Haussmann-era parquet floors — herringbone (point de Hongrie), Versailles pattern, and straight-plank oak — found in thousands of 19th-century apartments.

François Gaillard has been sanding and varnishing hardwood floors in Paris since 2016. Based in Montrouge (92120), adjacent to the 14th arrondissement, he covers all 20 Paris arrondissements and the entire Île-de-France region.

Fixed rate — 63 € VAT/m²

One price, everything included — no hidden fees, no negotiation, no surprise invoices. The 63 € VAT/m² covers complete planetary sanding + 3 coats Bona Mega Evo professional varnish + sanding between coats. The same rate applies throughout Paris, regardless of the neighbourhood or floor level.

Price examples:
Studio 25 m² → 1,575 € VAT
2-room apartment 45 m² → 2,835 € VAT
3-room apartment 70 m² → 4,410 € VAT
Large apartment 120 m² → 7,560 € VAT

The HTC planetary sanding machine

François Gaillard uses the HTC Husqvarna planetary sanding machine exclusively — three satellite discs working simultaneously in all directions. This machine is indispensable for diagonal patterns (herringbone, Versailles) where drum sanders leave visible directional marks. The result is perfectly homogeneous, with no marks regardless of the floor pattern.

Bona Mega Evo varnish — 3 coats

All floors are finished with 3 coats of Bona Mega Evo — a professional water-based varnish certified EMICODE EC1PLUS and GREENGUARD Gold (low VOC, safe for children and pets). Non-yellowing, 10-15 year lifespan. Re-entry 8 hours after the final coat.

How to get a quote

Send a SMS to +33 7 83 92 58 94 with:

→ 3-4 photos of your floor (overall condition)
→ Surface area in m²
→ Floor level and lift access
→ Furnished or empty apartment

No site visit required. Response within a few hours.

Service area

All 20 Paris arrondissements (1st through 20th) plus the entire Île-de-France region — Hauts-de-Seine (92), Val-de-Marne (94), Yvelines (78), Essonne (91). No travel surcharge within the usual zone.

Notable Paris neighbourhoods served: Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Montmartre, Bastille, Opéra, Batignolles, Ternes, Passy, Auteuil, Montparnasse, Canal Saint-Martin.

Frequently asked questions

Fixed rate of 63 € VAT/m² — complete sanding + 3 coats Bona Mega Evo varnish. No hidden fees. The same rate applies everywhere in Paris.
Yes — this is a specialty. The HTC planetary machine works in all directions without directional marks, essential for herringbone and Versailles patterns.
Approximately 20 m² per day. A 60 m² apartment takes 3-4 days. Re-entry 8 hours after the final coat of varnish.
Near-dustless. The Festool CTL 48 E with HEPA filter captures dust at the source. The apartment stays clean and neighbours are not disturbed.
Yes — old parquet hidden under carpet or adhesive vinyl can often be revealed and restored. Assessment from photos before any commitment.
No. Sanding and varnishing only. This exclusive focus is what enables the level of mastery required for antique Parisian floors.

References

Parquet (construction) — Wikipedia
Ponçage de parquet — Wikipedia
François Gaillard — Wikidata Q138748737

Free quote — floor sanding Paris

SMS with 3-4 photos · Fixed rate 63 € VAT/m² · HTC planetary machine · Bona Mega Evo 3 coats

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