Wood Floor Restoration Service

Found a Wooden Floor Worth Saving?

Plenty of period homes across Devon are hiding something special under old carpet or vinyl. Victorian terraces, Edwardian cottages, and old farmhouses often have original floorboards tucked away beneath later coverings. If you’ve pulled up worn carpet and found a wood floor underneath, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most common ways a restoration project begins. Once you’ve found it, we take it from there, helping you restore original floorboards to their former beauty through sanding and refinishing.

Restoring Tired or Neglected Floors

Some floors don’t need uncovering — they just need attention. Years of foot traffic, scratches, and old finishes can leave a wood floor looking dull and worn. Restoration in this sense is really our wood floor sanding service in action. The process strips back the surface, smooths out wear, and reveals the grain and colour of the wood beneath. A fresh coat of stain, oil, or lacquer finishes the job.

Restoring Character in Period Properties

Older floors carry a character that’s worth preserving. Original pine boards, parquet, and herringbone laid decades ago tend to have patina, knots, and wear marks that newer floors simply don’t have. Our approach to restoration respects that character. Sanding and refinishing brings the wood back to life without sanding away the personality that makes a period floor special.

Restoring Parquet and Herringbone Floors

Parquet and herringbone floors bring their own restoration challenges. Loose blocks, dulled finishes, and tired patterns are common in older installations. Sanding and refinishing the whole surface evens everything out and restores the floor’s original pattern and shine. It’s a specialist job, and one our team has plenty of experience with.

How We Restore Your Floor

1. Free survey and assessment — we take a look at your floor and talk you through what’s likely involved and what to expect.
2. Final preparation — clearing any remaining old coverings, tacks, staples, or adhesive residue, so the floor is ready to work on.
3. Sanding and refinishing — he floor is sanded back using our dust-free equipment to bring the wood back to life. (see our sanding page for the full process).
4. Sealing and protection — lacquer, oil, or commercial-grade finish depending on the space.

Why Choose Flooring Matters for Wood Floor Restoration

Restoring an old or neglected floor takes a careful eye and the right equipment. Our team has years of experience working on Devon’s older properties, and every project starts with a free, honest survey. You’ll know what’s realistic for your floor before committing to anything

Are You Looking to get a New Wood Floor Installed?

At Flooring Matters SW Ltd, we supply and install high-quality wood flooring from trusted brands. In our Newton Abbot showroom, you can explore a wide range of wood floors from Ted Todd, Kährs, and V4—each offering beautiful styles, sustainable options, and excellent performance.

In addition to our showroom ranges, we also supply products from Quickstep, Havwoods, Tuscan, and more. As accredited Havwoods installers and one of their recommended fitters in Devon, we’re proud to offer their premium engineered and solid wood flooring for homes, commercial spaces, and retail interiors.

Whether you’re after timeless herringbone, wide oak planks, or a contemporary finish, we’ll help you find the perfect floor—and fit it to the highest standard.