School Parquet Floor Restoration

School floor restoration case study

School Parquet Floor Restoration

How we repaired, sanded and refinished an original 1960s tropical hardwood parquet floor, preserving its character and preparing it for many more years of demanding school use.

  • 1960s parquet
  • Tropical hardwood
  • School environment
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Worn school parquet floor before restoration Before
Restored school parquet floor after sanding and refinishing After
From a worn and damaged surface to a repaired, refinished and protected parquet floor.

The project

Restoring an Original 1960s School Parquet Floor

As part of a major school refurbishment and structural upgrade, we were asked to assess an original hardwood parquet floor dating back to the 1960s.

The challenge

Decades of heavy daily use with very little maintenance had left the surface dull, heavily worn and damaged. Several areas also contained loose, missing or deteriorated parquet blocks that needed careful repair.

Our assessment

Beneath the worn surface, the tropical hardwood retained excellent restoration potential. We recommended repairing and restoring the original floor instead of replacing it unnecessarily.

The restoration process

A Complete Parquet Floor Restoration Process

The floor required more than surface sanding. We first secured loose blocks and repaired missing or damaged sections, then followed a controlled sanding and finishing system suited to the original tropical hardwood.

Worn school parquet floor before restoration Damaged Area
The original parquet was heavily worn, dull and damaged after decades of demanding school use.
School parquet floor after repair, sanding and refinishing Completed Repair
The repaired and refinished floor retained its original character while gaining a smooth, durable protective finish.

  • Repair and Stabilise

    Loose blocks were secured and missing or damaged sections were carefully repaired before sanding began.

  • Remove the Worn Finish

    Heavy-duty 24-grit sanding removed the failed finish and worn surface to expose sound hardwood.

  • Refine the Surface

    Progressive sanding refined the parquet through the grit sequence to a smooth 120-grit finish.

  • Prime the Hardwood

    A specialist solvent-based primer prepared the tropical hardwood for consistent, reliable finishing.

  • Apply Durable Protection

    Two coats of protective lacquer created a hard-wearing finish suitable for a busy school environment.

This considered sequence restored the floor's appearance while retaining the character and value of the original 1960s parquet.

Free Site Survey

Get the floor ready
for what comes next

Tell us about the existing floor and what you plan to install next. We’ll assess its condition and recommend the preparation needed to create a clean, sound and properly prepared substrate.

01
Remove Residues & Contamination Old coatings, adhesives, debris, surface residues and other contaminants are removed before the new flooring system is installed.
02
Grind, Level & Prepare Mechanical grinding can remove laitance, reduce high spots and uneven areas, and leave the substrate properly prepared for the next finish.
Polishing ● Coatings ● New Floor Coverings
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