Timber floor installation, sanding and restoration
across Wellington

Restore your old or damaged timber flooring with Wellington-based Flooring Effects

Have your beautiful timber floors been hiding under carpet, suffering from water damage, or marked by years of wear and tear? Whether it's a hallway full of tack marks, borer in your rimu boards, or damage from flooding or fire, Flooring Effects is here to help.
We’re a trusted Wellington-based team providing professional floor restoration and floor sanding services throughout Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, and the Kapiti Coast. From solid native timber to parquet floors, we restore all types of wooden floors to their former beauty with minimal fuss and maximum impact.
Let us take care of the heavy lifting – contact Flooring Effects today for a free site visit and no-obligation quote.

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Specialist floor restoration for all types of floorboards, including parquet flooring

  • Borer and blemish removal on native timber floorboards
  • Replacement of flood or fire-damaged floorboards 
  • Accurate colour matching and protective seals to suit your timber type
Throughout Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Kapiti Coast

Floor restoration services designed to revive all timber floor types

Our restoration services are tailored to suit a wide range of conditions and timber types. Whether your floors are showing signs of ageing, accidental damage, or poor past repairs, we can help bring them back to life.
We handle:
  • Borer and blemish removal on native timber floors like matai or rimu
  • Replacement of fire or water-damaged boards
  • Accurate colour matching for patchy areas hidden under old walls or furniture
  • Fading and sun damage treatment
Every project starts with a thorough assessment. Where possible, original floorboards are salvaged and reused to maintain authenticity and character. If replacements are needed, we carefully source matching timber to ensure a seamless look. Our goal is to restore your timber floor to a high standard without exceeding your budget.

Expertise in bringing old parquet flooring back to life

Parquet flooring brings unique character and style to a space but only when it's in good condition. Over time, these intricate timber patterns can suffer from lifting, shifting, or surface damage. Flooring Effects has the tools and experience to restore parquet floors with precision and care.
Worried your parquet floor might be damaged during sanding? No need. The team at Flooring Effects are floor sanding specialists. We use industry leading floor sanders designed to enhance the grain on parquet flooring, and we pride ourselves on a high-quality finish.
Flooring Effects has been restoring parquet flooring for many years and can transform even the worst affected parquet blocks. Here's how:
  1. Check for any missing, damaged or loose blocks. 
  2. Thoroughly clean all blocks and the underfloor.
  3. Make sure the underfloor is level. 
  4. Reinstall the blocks one at a time using a strong, non-toxic adhesive.
  5. With all blocks firmly in place, we then sand the entire floor.
  6. We do a final check for any gaps and then go over once more with the sander. 
  7. Finally, a new finish is applied and left to cure.

Non-toxic water and oil based polyurethanes for long lasting protection

Once your timber floor has been repaired and sanded, it's time to protect and finish it. Flooring Effects offers a selection of high-quality floor coatings, including natural oils, water-based finishes, and traditional polyurethanes.
We’ll guide you in choosing the right finish based on your floor type, the amount of foot traffic, and your design preferences—whether you’re after a satin sheen, matte tone, or high-gloss polish.
For timber species with a high oil or resin content, we apply appropriate primers and treatments to ensure a flawless and long-lasting result. Our goal is always to provide a finish that looks great and stands up to daily use for years to come.

We'll restore your timber floors with care and craftsmanship

At Flooring Effects, our floor restoration services are designed to breathe new life into your timber floors—without replacing them entirely. Whether your floorboards are marked, faded, borer-damaged or stained, we have the skills, equipment and experience to restore them with care. We service all of Wellington, including Upper and Lower Hutt and the Kapiti Coast, and we’re proud to deliver results that blend durability with craftsmanship.
If you’re looking for more information on our full range of services, see our pages on floor sanding and timber flooring. Contact Flooring Effects today for expert timber floor restoration and a free quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we often work with timber floors that have been hidden under carpet or vinyl for decades. We remove old adhesives, nail holes, and other marks before sanding and refinishing.

This depends on the size of the space and the extent of the damage. Most residential jobs take between 2–5 days, including drying time for coatings.

Yes, all areas being worked on need to be clear of furniture and rugs. We can help advise on how best to prepare your space for restoration.

Our restoration services focus on solid and parquet timber floors. Engineered timber may be suitable for light sanding and recoating, but this depends on the wear layer thickness.
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