Repair of hardwood floors

Are you thinking about changing your old hardwood floor? Why not get it repaired instead? Make the choice to repair your current floor rather than replacing it is an economical, ecological, quick and above all useful solution.

Our expertise makes all the difference

With Docteur Sablage, our master sanders are able to assess whether it is better to replace your wood floor or repair it. As a restorer, we will be able to recover certain parts of the floor, and only replace the damaged boards.

Repairing a floor is precision work that only a flooring expert can carried out quickly and adequately.

Our professionals have the experience, techniques and tools to carry out a floor repair service which will restore all the shine and initial value to your hardwood surface. For perfect work, you can count on us.

Repairs range from simple scratch repairs to complete floor sanding .

3 steps to follow to complete the project

The repair steps are numerous and delicate and must be carried out with precision.

The first step involves preparing the floor

Our floor repair experts will first examine the subfloor. This is essential not only to guarantee good results, but also for the security of your home . Then, Docteur Sandlage experts will check that all the nails are well driven and that no board is damaged or damaged. Any part of the floor that presents defects must be replaced at the very beginning of the renovation in order to obtain a top quality result.

This stage of work is an important maneuver that should not be neglected. Indeed, it is very difficult to go back and try to modify an element that was neglected in the preparation.

Obviously, the slats that will be replaced will be slightly thicker than the original boards. Our experts will take care of sandblasting them to level them. To carry out a good repair, our team must deal with the existing floor so that the insertion of new boards is done according to the rules of the art. An experienced floor installer will follow the design of the original boards, so that the new ones wooden slats marry each other.

After careful preparation of the surface, our experts proceed with sanding the wood

Sanding a wood floor will transform your old floors. This step is crucial during the repair. Proper sanding helps remove all dirt and defects from the parquet and makes the wood smooth.

Our craftsmen use a dust-free sandblasting technique which leaves room for a healthier environment. The inconveniences caused by the work are thus minimized.

Given the complexity of a major repair of a wood floor, our teams are selected with great care to ensure that they meet the technical training requirements of the field.

Varnishing your floor is the last step

After repairing and sanding your floor, you must stain or la applying layers of varnish . This step will give your wood an appearance that has character and value. At this stage of restoring your wood floors , you must make sure to contact a good dye advisor .

Our certified experts are trained to help you select the best dyes available on the market. On the lookout for the latest trends, they use ecological, durable and odorless materials. Also, they do not contain any toxic components harmful to the environment.

Contact us now to obtain an evaluation of the work.

What to do in case of water damage?

Water damage is one of the most common problems for which our services are required. Most of the time, whether it is water damage or excessive humidity in the home, this will often require a complete renovation of damaged wood .

When you notice that your floor is damaged due to a constant humidity , it is usually too late. The accumulated water has already done a lot of damage. Our floor restoration professionals are trained to deal with all these situations, and offer you the best possible solutions.

The advice we can give you in advance is to not, under any circumstances, replace your flooring before speaking to one of our floor restoration professionals.

What to do if the damage caused is slight?

On floors damaged by slight water infiltration, small bulges or even a change in surface coloring will appear.

At first glance, this may seem easy to fix, but it is not. With the passage of time, wooden flooring changes its appearance. In fact, the sun's rays alter the colors of the wood depending on their species, either by darkening them or lightening them.

Only professionals are able to restore your wood , by carrying out a discreet renovation, and bringing back its original color.

Docteur Sandlage: your specialist in floor renovation

Our family business has been carrying out floor restoration work for over 30 years. Our professionals use the best products and techniques to bring out the natural beauty of your existing floor as well as the very essence of wood.

Several specialized equipment is necessary to carry out such work:

• Round saw,
• Wood chisel,
• Circular saw ,
• Etc.

This is why it is preferable to call on a sandblaster , he will know repair your damaged wood and restore its original charm.

With Docteur Sandlage, your peace of mind is assured at every stage of the project. We take care of every little detail. In order to obtain an evaluation of the work, contact us now .