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Restoring Floors That Were Built to Last
The floors found in older Johannesburg properties – particularly the parquet and strip hardwood floors common to homes built between the 1920s and 1970s – were typically laid using dense, slow-grown timber that is no longer readily available. When maintained properly, these floors last indefinitely. When neglected or damaged, they can be restored to a condition that reflects their original quality.
Our floor restoration work is based on a thorough initial assessment: understanding how the floor was laid, what condition the sub-floor is in, which blocks or boards are salvageable, and what finish is appropriate. We do not recommend more work than a floor needs – and we do not replace what can be repaired.
What the Work Covers
Structural repairs
Addressing boards, blocks, or sub-floor elements that are damaged, loose, or structurally compromised
Sub-floor assessment and repairs
Ensuring the base is sound before any surface work begins
Parquet relaying
Careful extraction, workshop cleaning, and relaying of original blocks to the original pattern
New floor installation
Where extensions or replacements are required, using appropriate species and profiles
Sanding and sealing
Machine and hand sanding to a prepared surface, sealed with a durable, appropriate-grade finish
Staining
Colour matching to existing floors or specification of new tones where required
How a Project Works
Assessment
Site visit to inspect the floor and sub-floor; scope and brief discussed
Proposal
Written scope of work and cost estimate provided before anything proceeds
Preparation
Furniture moved, area prepared; workshop work such as block cleaning begins
Structural work
Repairs and relaying completed before any surface treatment begins
Sanding and finishing
Carried out in stages with adequate drying time between coats
