Removing and Repairing Wood Floors
If you’ve only got a few rough spots in a wood floor that is otherwise in good condition, you may be able to repair and replace sections in your floor without having to tear it out entirely.
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Step One
Plunge-cut the floor by setting your circular saw so it cuts only through the thickness of the flooring and not into the subfloor. Starting in the center of the floor, rest the saw plate at an angle, start the saw, and lower the blade into the wood. Cut a section at least a foot wide.
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Step Two
Pry up the floor by tapping a flat pry bar under the flooring at the nails. Work your way along each piece until you can pry them up and pull them away. Be sure to push the pry bar under the board just past the tongue or groove, otherwise you’ll just snap off the tongue or groove, while leaving the floor in place.
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Step Three
Now it’s time to repair the floor with a plywood patch. Using the same plunge-cut technique you used to remove the floor, make a series of plunge cuts until you have a rectangle larger than the damaged area. Fashion a plywood patch that fits the dimensions of your rectangle and fasten it to the subfloor with adhesive and screws. Sand and stain to match the floor, and you’re finished.