Herringbone Hallway Restoration

Years of busy family life had left this oak herringbone hallway grey and worn. Several blocks near the front door had worked loose and a few were missing altogether.

Loose blocks were lifted, cleaned and re-bonded, and reclaimed oak blocks filled the gaps where originals were missing. Sanding followed in multiple directions to keep the pattern crisp and flat.

Three coats of matt water-based lacquer gave a tough, natural-looking finish that copes with muddy shoes. You can no longer tell where the repairs were made.