Hardwood Floor Extension and Matching in the Dunwoody Village Area
Floor extensions tie new boards into an existing floor. Common situations include removing a wall, converting a carpeted room or continuing hardwood down a hallway.
Good matching starts with species, board width, thickness and grade. Then the old and new areas are usually sanded and finished together so color and sheen line up. Expect some visible difference between older and newer wood, especially at first, because wood color changes with age and light.
Your project in Dunwoody Village area
For repairs near the Village, note whether the property is part of an association that needs advance notice or a contractor certificate before work begins.
- Primary ZIP is 30338. ZIP 30338 covers far more than the Village area.
- Properties near commercial frontage may have parking or delivery limits that affect equipment staging. Mention them in your request.
- Townhome and condominium associations may restrict work hours or require a contractor certificate of insurance. Ask your association what it needs.
What an estimate may include
- Identifying species, width, thickness and grade of the existing floor
- Sourcing matching material or using salvaged boards
- Weaving new boards into the existing layout instead of a straight seam
- Sanding and finishing old and new areas together for blending
What is not included
- Guaranteed exact color match
- Wall removal, framing or structural work
- Staircase work (routed separately)
- Material that cannot be sourced in a matching size
What to consider
Species and width
Red oak and white oak look different once finished. Older floors may use widths that are less common today. A contractor should identify both before ordering.
Weaving versus a straight seam
Weaving new boards into staggered existing ends usually hides the joint better than a straight transition line.
Finish as one floor
Refinishing the connected rooms together is the most reliable way to blend stain and sheen. Finishing only the new area often leaves a visible difference.
Factors that affect pricing
- Square footage of new area and existing area to be refinished
- Matching material availability and cost
- Amount of weaving required at the tie-in
- Subfloor height differences between areas
- Whether the whole connected floor is refinished
Before the contractor visits
- Measure the existing board width if you can
- Locate any spare boards from the original installation
- Decide how far the refinish should extend into connected rooms
Questions homeowners ask
- Will the new floor match the old one perfectly?
- Usually not perfectly on day one. Matching species and width, weaving the boards and refinishing everything together gets it close. Some difference can remain as woods age.
- Do I have to refinish the old floor too?
- For the best blend, yes. Many contractors recommend refinishing the connected area together with the extension.
Related services
- Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Sand to bare wood, optional stain, new finish coats. Hardwood Floor Refinishing estimate requests for Dunwoody, GA homes, referred to independent local contractors.
- Hardwood Floor Repair
Board replacement, patching, gaps and localized damage. Hardwood Floor Repair estimate requests for Dunwoody, GA homes, referred to independent local contractors.
- Solid Hardwood Installation
New site-finished or prefinished solid wood floors. Solid Hardwood Installation estimate requests for Dunwoody, GA homes, referred to independent local contractors.
Explore service areas
- Hardwood Floor Extension and Matching in the City of Dunwoody
Continue existing floors into new rooms and blend the finish. Estimate requests for Dunwoody addresses (ZIP 30338, partial), referred to independent contractors.
- Hardwood Floor Extension and Matching in the Dunwoody Village Area
Continue existing floors into new rooms and blend the finish. Estimate requests for Dunwoody Village area addresses (ZIP 30338, partial), referred to independent contractors.
- Hardwood Floor Extension and Matching in Dunwoody North
Continue existing floors into new rooms and blend the finish. Estimate requests for Dunwoody North addresses (ZIP 30360, partial), referred to independent contractors.
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