Accidents happen.
Whether the damage comes from a leaky pipe, unprotected furniture feet or something else, the team at Spartan Flooring will more than likely be able to fix it.
What we repair.
We repair any timber flooring. These are the jobs we see most.
- Scratches and gouges
- Split boards
- Water damage
- Stains
- Colour blending
- Board replacements
To the rescue.
When it comes to damaged floors, we've seen it all: welding burns, dropped furniture, paint marks and red wine spills. Some damage can't be repaired, such as excessive water damage, but most surface and cosmetic damage can be reversed.
The right repair depends on how severe the damage is. In most cases we recommend a site inspection to assess it, but you can send us photos instead.
Cupping or buckling?
Cupping and buckling are signs of excessive water damage, and may indicate a leak. Water damage in a timber floor is a serious issue that could cause structural damage to other parts of the building.
Damage, repaired.
The right course of action depends on the extent of the damage. Here are a few common scenarios and possible solutions.
Scratches and gouges
The right repair depends on the size of the damaged area and how deep the scratches or gouges go.
For light surface damage, we may be able to isolate the individual board or panel and repair it locally. Local repairs are harder if the floor has been colour tinted.
If the damage covers a large area, a complete refurbishment may be the better option. It lets us strip the whole area back and reseal it.
Split boards
Timber flooring reacts to its environment. When humidity rises, the boards take on moisture and expand. When it falls, they lose moisture and shrink. Sometimes you can hear this as a 'banging' sound from the floor.
During seasonal changes this is normal and in most cases causes no problems. In extreme cases, though, the boards may split. When that happens, you have two options:
- Replace the individual boards that have split.
- Fill the gaps with a soft putty close to the colour of the floor.
Water damage and stains
Signs of water damage should set alarm bells ringing. When kiln dried timber takes on moisture, it expands significantly. Depending on how severe it is, the floor can push against the boundary walls. If that happens, the floor should come up before it causes structural damage. In the worst case, the entire floor will need to be replaced.
Light water damage, caused by water sitting on the surface, shows up as dark 'rings' on the wood. We may be able to fix it with local repairs to the individual boards.
Colour blending
Replacing or refinishing pieces of timber can show colour differences between the existing and repaired areas. These differences fade over time as the wood oxidises. If your floor has been treated with dyes or stains, though, colour blending may be needed. We make up a number of samples from the existing product to find a close match.
Board replacements
When boards, panels or blocks are damaged beyond repair, we can usually take out the damaged pieces and replace them like for like.
Questions, answered.
Quick answers to common questions about damaged floors.
All frequently asked questionsThere are dark patches on my floor. Should I be worried?
Yes, absolutely. Dark patches usually point to a moisture or humidity problem. Left untreated, this can have severe consequences.
The best advice we can give you is to get help straight away to limit the damage. If you need someone to assess it, our wood floor repair service can help.
I have scratches in my floor. Can they be fixed?
Most surface scratches can be repaired, either by sanding the floor back to bare wood and refinishing it, or by treating the affected areas. Sanding also removes any dirt that has worked into the surface of the wood.
Light scratches that don't go through the finish can often be hidden by simply resealing the floor.
Which areas do you cover?
Mainly the Chilterns, across parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire. We also work further afield, depending on the size of the job.
Outside those areas we typically don't take on jobs smaller than 30 to 40 square metres.
Team up with Spartan Flooring
We take tremendous pride in the quality of work we deliver, and we're always looking to build relationships with domestic and commercial clients.
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