Floorboards Restoration
Original pine floorboards in Surrey repaired, sanded and finished to bring out their character.
Original floorboards are one of the best features of a period home. Victorian and Edwardian pine boards have a warmth and grain that new flooring rarely matches, and they respond beautifully to careful sanding.
Floorboard restoration is a specialist area within our floor sanding services. It usually combines repairs, sanding and a finish that suits the age of the house. For more background, read our guide to restoring Victorian floorboards.
Making the boards sound
Over a century of use, boards get cut for pipes and cables, split or loosened. We replace damaged boards with matched reclaimed pine as part of our floorboards repairs. Loose boards are re-fixed to stop creaks.
What a floorboard restoration includes
Old gripper rods, staples and tacks removed; nails punched down
Repairs with matched reclaimed pine
Dust-free sanding back to fresh timber
Gaps filled where needed
Your chosen finish in multiple coats
Gaps between boards
Many period floors have gaps between boards that let in draughts. We can close them with gap filling using pine slivers or resin. Because wooden floors move with the seasons, gap filling is not covered by our guarantee.
The case for original boards
Keeping the original floor preserves the character of a period property. Restoration is also usually much cheaper than replacing the floor, and far less disruptive. Slow-grown period pine is often harder wearing than new boards. Buyers also love original features, so a restored floor can add appeal when you come to sell.
Our team works in period homes all over Surrey, from terraces to large townhouses. Most rooms are finished in one to two days, and we work room by room so you can stay at home.
Choosing a finish
A natural hardwax oil keeps the honey tones of old pine, while a matt lacquer gives extra protection. The sanding and finishing comes with our 3-month service guarantee. See before-and-after examples in our projects.
Guide prices
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Floor sanding & oiling
Dust-free sanding back to fresh timber, finished with two coats of hardwax oil.
from £22 per m²
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Floor sanding & lacquer
Full sand and three coats of hard-wearing water-based lacquer.
from £24 per m²
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Parquet sanding & finishing
Multi-direction sanding for block and herringbone floors, with your choice of finish.
from £28 per m²
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Gap filling
Resin filler or reclaimed pine slivers between floorboards.
from £6 per m²
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Floor staining
Colour samples on your floor and an even stain before finishing.
from £5 per m²
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Stairs stripping & restoration
Paint and varnish removal, repairs and finishing of treads and risers.
from £45 per step
Guide prices — we confirm a fixed price after a free survey.
Questions about floorboards restoration
Why do you test stain colours on my floor?
Oak, pine and other woods all react to stain in their own way. Sample cards are only a rough guide, so testing on your own boards is the only reliable way to choose.
Can you stain a floor darker or lighter?
Yes. After sanding we lay out colour samples on your own floor so you can see how each shade looks in the room before we commit. Find out more about our staining service.
Can old pine floorboards be restored?
Yes — original boards often hide beautiful timber under old paint and varnish. We punch down nails, replace split boards and sand back to fresh timber. Read our guide to Victorian floorboards for what to expect.
Should I oil or lacquer my floor?
Hardwax oil gives a natural, matt look and can be refreshed in patches. Water-based lacquer sits on top as a hard-wearing film that copes well with spills and busy households. We recommend the right one at the survey — or read our guide to oil and lacquer.
Is gap filling covered by your guarantee?
Gap filling is excluded from our service guarantee. Wooden floors expand and shrink with the seasons and with movement in the building, which can open small cracks in the filler. We choose the method that suits your floor best to keep this to a minimum.
Resin or slivers — which is better for gaps?
Smaller gaps are filled with resin mixed with fine sanding dust, so the colour matches. Wider gaps get thin pine slivers glued in and sanded flush. Our gap filling guide compares the two.
What our customers say
Kitchen worktops restored
“The wooden worktops around our sink were black and stained. They sanded and re-oiled them in a day. Much cheaper than new worktops.”
Weybridge
Pet-friendly finish, lovely result
“We wanted something that would cope with a lively dog. They recommended a hard-wearing lacquer and it has held up brilliantly so far.”
Guildford
Engineered floor rescued
“A dropped radiator left a nasty dent in our engineered floor. They checked the wear layer first and sanded and refinished the whole room. Looks perfect.”
Dorking