Borer Beetle is often not a terminal problem. Treatment against beetle requires that the floors be sanded before the poison is applied. More Pictures & Info

Most "Acid Catalyst" products, single and two pack products can't be re-coated for future maintenance. In most cases they have to be completely removed. This is not good news when one considers that your floor can only be sanded 3 times in its lifetime. 

Warped floors take a lot of very careful sanding. An inexperienced or careless operator can easily destroy a floor like this one.

Water leaks often lead to loose parquet tiles. Replacing them can often be quite a complicated process.

Carpets fitters that really enjoyed themselves. It took 28 man hours and 18 sheets of 24 grit sandpaper to remove.

Vinyl coverings were a favourite in many kitchens.