Hardwood flooring is a popular choice amongst homeowners for their timeless appeal, elegance, warmth and natural charm. Hardwood flooring is also durable, and easy to maintain. But if you’re looking to do some remodeling, or if for some reason there has been damage made to your hardwood floor, Triad Flooring and Bath can replace or weave in new flooring. Replacing and weaving in hardwood floors involves integrating new wood planks with existing ones, typically during repairs, remodels, or expansions. Let’s take a look at how the process of replacing and weaving in hardwood floors works.
Types of Hardwood Flooring
Before you start the process, you need to know what kind of hardwood flooring you have. There are many types of hardwood flooring including:
- Sand and finish solid wood flooring ¾”
- Pre finished ¾”
- Engineered ⅜”
- Engineered ½” – sandable and non-sandable depending on the veneer’s thickness
The type of hardwood you have will determine the complexity of the process. Pre finished solid wood flooring, as well as most engineered hardwoods are simple to weave in and replace. If you have sand and finish solid wood, you must sand and finish all hardwood floors after weaving in the new boards so there is continuity throughout.
Replacing Hardwood Floors
Looking to change up the kind of hardwood flooring in your home? Replacing a hardwood floor is common if the floors have had major damage, or stains from things like pet urine that have seeped into the subfloor. The process is one that the professionals at Triad Flooring and Bath are well versed. Take a look below to get an idea of the steps.
- Remove the Old Boards:
- Use a circular saw to cut the damaged planks.
- Pry them up carefully, ensuring subfloor integrity.
- Prep the Subfloor:
- Check for moisture issues.
- Level and clean it thoroughly.
- Install New Hardwood:
- Start from a straight reference line.
- Use a flooring nailer to secure boards.
- Leave expansion gaps at the perimeter.
- Sand and Finish (if using unfinished hardwood):
- Sand the hardwoods
- Stain and seal for a uniform look.
Weaving in Hardwood Flooring
This method is used when you’re patching a damaged section or adding new boards to an existing floor seamlessly. This is common during remodels or additions and walls are moved and you don’t want that “obvious remodel” look.
- Remove Damaged Boards or Cut Existing Planks:
- Cut staggered (random-length) planks to avoid a straight seam.
- Use a chisel or multitool to remove pieces cleanly.
- Feather in New Boards:
- Mix in new boards with the existing pattern (usually tongue-and-groove).
- Match the wood species and grain as closely as possible.
- Secure New Planks:
- Nail or glue depending on the installation method.
- Use a floor nailer where possible, or hand-nail face boards if needed.
- Sand, Stain, and Finish:
- Sand the entire floor or at least the section with the same grit progression.
- Stain to match the rest of the floor—this may require custom-matching.
- Seal the hardwoods
- Apply two coats of polyurethane, oilbased or waterbased.
Whether you need hardwood floors replaced or woven into existing flooring, we provide quality craftsmanship and materials to bring out the best in your home. Call Triad Flooring & Bath today!