Matching New Hardwood to an Existing Floor in Los Angeles
Removing a wall, pulling up carpet in one room, or finding missing planks under old flooring leaves you with a choice: replace the whole floor, or add new wood that matches the old. Done well, matching costs less and keeps the original floor.
We match board width and species, weave the new boards into the existing floor so there is no straight seam, then sand everything together and test stain samples until the new wood matches the old. One recent customer had partial original floors in two bedrooms. They wrote that we “filled in where there were missing planks and matched them beautifully” and “were able to match to the original stain too.”
What's Included
Floor extensions
Hardwood carried from existing rooms into a new room, addition, or former carpeted area.
Missing planks
Gaps in original floors, often found under carpet, filled with boards matched in width and species.
Wall and cabinet removals
The strip left where a wall, island, or cabinet came out filled in to match the surrounding floor.
Stain color matching
Stain samples tested on your sanded floor until the new boards and the original floor match.
How It Works
- 1
Free in-home estimate
We identify the species, board width, and finish of your existing floor and look at the area to be filled.
- 2
Source and lace in
Matching boards are woven into the existing floor in a staggered pattern so there is no straight line between old and new.
- 3
Sand together
Old and new wood are sanded together so the whole floor is flat and even.
- 4
Match the stain
Stain samples are tested side by side on your floor, then the chosen color and finish go on across the whole area.
Recent Floor Matching Projects
What Customers Say
“Jaymes and his crew did a really great job installing hardwood floors in 3 bedrooms, two of which had partial original hardwood floors which they filled in where there were missing planks and matched them beautifully. They were able to match to the original stain too. They showed up on time and cleaned up very nicely. And, were very reasonably priced. I most definitely recommend them.”
Shanna R.
Google review
“Jaymes did a great job on a tricky project; re-patching a section of floor that I couldn't get help with anywhere. He did the job in less time than we'd thought; was diligent, tidy and charming, to boot. He left my place cleaner than when he arrived. I would highly recommend him.”
Anna M.
Los Angeles, CA
Floor Matching FAQ
Common questions about floor matching in Los Angeles.
Can new hardwood be matched to my existing floor?
In most cases, yes. We match the wood species and board width, weave the new boards in, then sand old and new together and stain them to the same color.
Will there be a visible line between the old and new floor?
New boards are staggered into the existing floor rather than butted against a straight line, so there is no seam. After sanding and staining together, old and new read as one floor.
Can you fill in floors where a wall was removed?
Yes. The strip left where a wall, island, or cabinet was removed is filled with matching boards and refinished with the surrounding floor.
I found hardwood under my carpet, but some planks are missing. Can it be saved?
Usually, yes. Missing planks are filled with matching boards, and the whole floor is sanded and refinished so the repairs blend in.
Other Services
Hardwood Floor Installation in Los Angeles
Transform your home with brand new hardwood, laminate, or vinyl flooring. Professional installation that raises your home's value and beauty.
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Hardwood Floor Repair in Los Angeles
Expert repairs for damaged hardwood floors. From minor fixes to extensive restoration, we handle it all.
Hardwood Stair Installation and Refinishing in Los Angeles
New hardwood treads and risers, or worn stairs and handrails sanded and refinished to match the floor around them.
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