When restoring an old floor, expect to find severely damaged sections such as stains, discoloration, gaps, rot, gouges, or missing wood. While minor issues can be addressed, comprehensive repair is often necessary to fully restore the floor’s appearance and functionality.

With years of experience in wood floor repair, SOS Flooring is well-equipped to handle any damaged areas on your floor with utmost care and expertise.

Distinguishing a professional repair from an amateur one lies in its seamless integration with the surrounding floor after sanding is complete.

In cases where new wood lacks the desired color match, we often utilize reclaimed wood to blend harmoniously with the existing floor. Maple and Douglas fir are types of wood that develop distinct colors over time, making new wood incompatible with older floors. Hence, we procure vintage flooring that closely matches your current flooring, ensuring a cohesive and visually pleasing result.

Achieving a seamless repair involves an essential technique called “staggering,” also known as “teething,” “weaving,” or “fingering.” Rather than simply cutting a square and filling it, we meticulously cut staggered butt-ends. This ensures that no two butt-ends are adjacent to each other, mirroring the original installation of your floor. By employing this method, we create a repair that seamlessly blends with the surrounding floor, resulting in a flawless and cohesive appearance.