Floorboards Restoration
Original pine floorboards in Bromley repaired, sanded and finished to bring out their character.
Under many carpets in Bromley lies a floor waiting to be rediscovered. 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. We combine repairs, dust-free sanding and finishes that suit period properties. Our guide to restoring Victorian floorboards covers the process in depth.
Repairs come first
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. Creaking boards are secured to the joists.
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
Optional gap filling to reduce draughts
Your chosen finish in multiple coats
Gaps between boards
Gaps between old boards are common and can cause 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.
Keep your period floor
Keeping the original floor preserves the character of a period property. It is normally quicker and more affordable than new flooring, too. Slow-grown period pine is often harder wearing than new boards. Original floors are a popular feature with buyers.
Our team works in period homes all over Bromley, from terraces to large townhouses. A typical room takes one to two days and you can stay at home throughout.
Choosing a finish
Pine looks lovely with a clear oil, or can be darkened with wood floor staining for a more traditional look. 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
How do you fill gaps between floorboards?
We fill narrow gaps with a resin and wood-dust mix that matches the boards. Larger gaps are best filled with tapered pine slivers, glued and planed flush. Our gap filling guide compares the two.
Why is gap filling not guaranteed?
Gap filling is excluded from our service guarantee. Wooden floors expand and shrink with the seasons and with movement in the building, so filler can crack or work loose over time. We choose the method that suits your floor best to keep this to a minimum.
Do you offer floor staining?
Yes. After sanding we apply test patches on your timber so you can see how each shade looks in the room before we commit. Find out more about wood floor staining.
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 the sanded floor is the only reliable way to choose.
Does gap filling make a room warmer?
Yes, noticeably. Gaps between floorboards let draughts rise from under the floor. Filling them makes rooms feel warmer and helps keep dust out.
What is the difference between oil and lacquer?
Oil soaks into the timber for a natural look and is easy to spot-repair. Lacquer forms a tougher surface layer that copes well with spills and busy households. We recommend the right one at the survey — or read our guide to oil and lacquer.
What our customers say
Engineered floor sanded beautifully
“We were told our engineered oak would need replacing. These guys checked the wear layer and found plenty to work with. It looks brand new.”
Chislehurst
Pleased with the floor
“Our lounge floorboards came up really well. It took a couple of days to get the quote back, but on site they were efficient and tidy.”
Chislehurst
Good decking job
“The deck looks warm and rich again. We had to rebook once because of rain, which is understandable, and they rearranged quickly. Would use again.”
Beckenham