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In most cases, yes - and this is something Luminous Flooring does regularly.

We begin by identifying the width, thickness, species, and grade of the existing hardwood. New unfinished flooring can then be installed and sanded and finished to blend with the existing floor.

The age of the existing floor, sunlight exposure, previous finishes, sanding methods, and the natural aging of the wood can all affect how closely new wood will match old wood.

When possible, the best result is often achieved by installing the new hardwood and then sanding and finishing the new and existing flooring together. Done correctly, the difference between wood installed decades ago and wood installed today can become extremely difficult to detect.

When refinishing the entire area is not practical, we also have techniques and products that allow us to adjust the coloration of the new flooring to closely blend with the existing floor. A perfect match can never be guaranteed with a natural product like wood, but an experienced hardwood flooring specialist can often make the transition virtually unnoticeable.

Yes, although matching an existing hardwood stain requires experience and patience.

Wood naturally changes color as it ages and is exposed to sunlight. Because of this, simply applying the same stain originally used on a floor does not necessarily create the same color years later.

For isolated repairs, Luminous Flooring can sand the damaged area and create a stain color designed to blend with the surrounding flooring. We commonly refer to this as a spot repair.

An exact 100% match is not always possible, particularly on an older floor with significant aging or patina, but an experienced hardwood specialist can often make the repaired area blend extremely well with the surrounding floor.

Absolutely.

Many homeowners assume that significant damage means an entire hardwood floor needs to be replaced. Often, that is not the case.

Individual damaged boards can frequently be removed and replaced without disturbing the entire floor. Once the repair is complete, the area can be sanded and the color adjusted to blend with the surrounding hardwood.

This type of work requires someone experienced in hardwood repairs, board replacement, sanding, and color matching. Luminous Flooring has craftsmen experienced in these types of repairs. When a localized repair is possible, it can save the homeowner considerable money and inconvenience compared with replacing an entire floor.

Sometimes. It depends on how deeply the stain has penetrated the wood.

Some discoloration is primarily near the surface and will disappear during the sanding process. Other stains - particularly pet urine and severe dark stains - can penetrate deeply into the grain of the wood and become permanent.

If a stain remains after sanding, there are usually two options. A darker stain color may help disguise the remaining discoloration, or the affected boards can be individually removed and replaced. We evaluate the severity of the staining before recommending the best approach.

Yes. Repairing and salvaging damaged hardwood floors is one of our specialties.

Damage can often look much worse than it actually is. Many scratches and dents disappear completely during professional sanding.

When damage extends too deeply to sand out - or when water has permanently damaged individual boards - the affected boards can often be removed and replaced rather than replacing the entire floor.

Every floor and every type of damage is different, so the first step is evaluating the floor and determining which areas can be saved and which, if any, need to be replaced. Whenever practical, our goal is to repair and preserve the existing hardwood rather than unnecessarily replacing it.

Absolutely.

This is accomplished using a technique commonly called a lace-in. After the carpet or tile is removed, we do not simply install new hardwood up against the straight edge of the old floor. Instead, individual boards are carefully removed from the edge of the existing hardwood to create a staggered, random pattern.

The new hardwood is then 'laced' into that pattern. Once the new and existing hardwood are sanded and finished together, the transition can become virtually invisible. Rather than looking like two floors that were connected later, the finished floor can look as though it was originally installed as one continuous hardwood floor.