Tag: reclaimed timber floor repairs

Should You Fill Gaps Before Floor Sanding? Old floorboards are rarely perfectly even. They shift over time. Some wear faster than others. A few may have been lifted years ago for pipes or wiring, then put back with varying levels of care. Once sanding removes the old finish, the gaps suddenly stand out. And that …

Old Floor Sanding and Restoration An old timber floor can look tired for all sorts of reasons. The finish has dulled. There are dark marks beside the fireplace, pale patches where rugs once sat, dents beneath chair legs and a procession of nail heads that no modern flooring catalogue would volunteer for. The obvious renovation …