← All servicesSpecialist Care
Period & Antique Floor Restoration
Original pitch pine, parquet and floorboards in Dublin's Georgian and Victorian homes: restored board by board wherever we can, instead of ripping it all out.
What you get with this job
- Careful assessment of what's original versus later replacement or repair
- Slower, gentler prep suited to older, softer or unevenly worn timber
- Board-by-board repair instead of full replacement, wherever the timber allows
- Nail and tack removal, gap filling and structural checks as we go
- Finish choices suited to period timber, typically oil or hardwax over high-gloss
Our process for this job
Full Condition Survey
Every board checked before we decide what the floor actually needs.
Original vs Replaced
We identify which boards are original and which are later repairs.
Board-by-Board Repair
Gentle prep suited to older, softer timber, repaired in place wherever it allows.
Nails, Tacks & Gaps
Old fixings removed, gaps filled, structure checked as we go.
Period-Appropriate Finish
A finish suited to older timber, protecting it without looking out of place.
Finish options for this floor
A few starting points below. See all six on the finishes guide.
Period Restoration: good to know
Can you restore very old or antique floors, or are they too far gone?
Usually, yes. Original pitch pine and parquet can often be saved even when it looks past its best. This is our specialty. We'll always tell you honestly if a floor needs partial board replacement rather than full restoration.
Will you replace boards I want to keep original?
No, we restore board by board wherever the timber allows, and we'll always tell you honestly if a board needs replacing rather than repairing.
Do I need to move out during work?
No, though we'll ask you to stay off the floor itself while it's being finished. We work room-by-room where possible so the rest of your home stays usable.
Get a free quote for your period restoration job
Tell us a little about your floor. We’ll come back to you, usually within one working day.