Hardwood board repair
Replacing boards that can't be sanded out: pet stains, water damage, burns and broken boards.
What can't be sanded out
Most scratches, dents and worn finish come out with sanding. A few things go too deep:
- Pet urine stains. The dark marks go into the wood fibres and usually stay black after sanding. Those boards need to be replaced.
- Water damage. Boards that have gone black or soft need replacing. Boards that are only cupped often flatten out once the moisture is gone.
- Burns, deep gouges and split boards.
If a floor is cupped from a leak, the cause needs to be fixed and the floor needs time to dry before sanding. Sanding a cupped floor too early leaves the boards crowned once they dry out.
Matching new boards
Replacement boards are woven into the existing floor so the joints are staggered, then the whole area is sanded and finished together. New wood is lighter than aged wood, and a full sand and matching finish closes most of that gap.
Price
Repairs are quoted on site. A few boards typically add $250 to $600 to a refinishing job.
Other work we do
Sanding and refinishing
Full sand to bare wood, then three coats of finish.
Screen and recoat
A fresh coat of finish on floors that are dull but not damaged.
Stair refinishing
Treads sanded and finished, risers painted, carpet removed.
Stain colour changes
Going lighter, darker or natural, with samples on your floor.
Dust-contained sanding
Sanders hooked to high-capacity vacuums that capture most of the dust.
Engineered hardwood
Checking the wear layer first, then recoat or light sand.
Get a price for your floor
Tell us the rooms and square footage. A refinisher gets back to you within one business day with a price, and can book a visit to confirm it.