Timber flooring damage can vary from white ant intrusion, water or moisture entry and dents or scratches caused from heavy objects with sharp corners.
Repairs to damaged timber boards are common and, in many cases, a damaged floor board or boards can easily be removed and replaced fully coated with minimal fuss.
Water Damaged Timber Floors
When it comes water damage on timber floors its important to identify the cause and ensure this is rectified first. Then depending on the amount of water or moisture damaged we can get in and recommend the best approach.
The process to repair the water damaged timber floors is not always the same, however in most cases we follow the following process:
- The water damaged timber floorboard or floorboards are removed and discarded
- All glue and barrier protection are removed with a diamond disk grinder
- We find the best match timber floorboard and begin the re-installation process
White Ant Timber Floor Damage
With white ant damage it’s important to ensure there is no present live activity in the home. Once the affected timber boards have been removed and we can confirm that no other timber floor boards have been affected we can begin the re-installation process.
Sunlight Timber Floor Damage
Sunlight over a long period of time can cause the appearance of timber to change. Examples may include direct sunlight thru a large glass door or a throw rug or couch in the same place for years creating a tan line or visible imprint. This type of surface damage may require the floor to be re-coated.
Heat stress or shrinkage of timber flooring near windows can also be a problem. It’s important to have window coverings prior to repairs. In some cases, the floor can be sanded and re-coated to remove lips that have occurred due to this stress.
Renovations or Wall Removal
Where you have walls that have been removed then it’s a re-toothing process. Timber of the same species is purchased, generally portions of the existing timber floor are removed so as not to leave a pattern.
The new timber is installed, sanded and polished. In some cases, we can treat the affected area, however in many cases the whole area will require a sand and polish to ensure the area matches.
Perth Timber Flooring Repair Experts
Westech Flooring have years of experience in replacing damaged timber floors and understand how the timber system works in Western Australia. With our experience and attention to detail, we’ll replace your damaged floor with minimal fuss and ensure the end results is unnoticeable.
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