Against The Grain Finishing LTD

01/05/2026

A floor like this never needed replacing it needed the right restoration.

This black walnut was carefully sanded and refinished to reveal the depth and character that had been hidden over time.

16/04/2026

Before and after.

This solid ash floor hadn’t been sanded in nearly 30 years.

Years of wear removed. Not replaced.

Taken back to a clean, natural finish, ready for many more years of use.

Floors like this don’t need replacing, they need the right approach.

30/01/2026

Introducing Bassou Flooring Consultancy

Alongside Against The Grain Finishing, I’ve established Bassou Flooring Consultancy to focus on independent flooring inspections, moisture diagnostics, and technical reporting.

This work builds on my background in engineered and solid wood flooring, from installation and hand-finishing through to restoration and on-site problem-solving. That practical experience now informs my inspection-led consultancy, particularly when assessing flooring performance and damage following moisture exposure or escape of water.

Against The Grain Finishing remains focused on craft and delivery.
Bassou Flooring Consultancy provides independent technical assessment and guidance.

Technical inspection and consultancy work is shared via .

21/11/2025

Original staircase restoration.

21/11/2025

12/11/2024

🤩💪🏼

19/05/2024

COLOUR EXPERIMENTS! 🧪

01/04/2024

BEFORE & AFTER! Swipe 👉

07/03/2024

BEFORE & AFTER! 😍