Price the actual layout rather than borrowing a floor rate
Kitchen worktop sanding is quoted individually. The commercial floor-sanding guide does not apply to worktops, and a simple area measurement cannot describe every detail. Sink cut-outs, grooves, edge profiles, previous finishes, access and local damage can all affect the scope. A free quotation should make clear which faces and sections are included and whether any limitations prevent access to part of the timber.
If you want additional work considered, such as an island or separate timber breakfast bar, identify it at the enquiry stage. Do not assume visually adjoining surfaces are included automatically. Ask how any newly discovered damage would be handled before additional work is undertaken. Payment is accepted by cash or bank transfer; the payment arrangements should be confirmed when the quotation is accepted.
Plan temporary changes to kitchen use
Think about access to drinking water, food storage and meal preparation while the surface is unavailable. The programme depends on preparation, the selected product and conditions in the room; it should not be reduced to an unsupported same-day promise. Drying and full curing are different concepts, and a surface may need protection from water or heavy objects even when it no longer feels wet.
Keep food, utensils and small appliances away from the working area as agreed. Explain any essential appliance that cannot be relocated and any household access needs before booking. AOC Sanding operates Monday–Saturday, 8am–8pm, but those hours do not guarantee an immediate start or emergency attendance. Raise a particular deadline early so that availability and practical finishing requirements can be discussed together.
Care for the renewed surface in realistic ways
Use chopping boards and suitable protection beneath hot cookware rather than expecting a finish to resist every kitchen activity. Wipe spills promptly and avoid leaving wet cloths or pooled water around fittings. Cleaning products should be compatible with the chosen finish, and abrasive pads can change sheen or remove protection. Follow the relevant maintenance guidance instead of applying an unrelated oil or cleaner on the assumption that all timber finishes work alike.
No fixed service life is promised. Frequency of use, water exposure, cleaning and the condition of joins influence future maintenance. If a concern appears after completion, contact AOC Sanding with photographs and details. Re-visits can be arranged if needed, but this is not an unconditional guarantee or an assurance that subsequent leaks, heat damage or neglected maintenance will be remedied without qualification.
