Floors
Patching Old Floorboards
by Philip Hughes
Published by: SPAB
This Information Sheet aims to alleviate the various problems encountered when repairing old timber floor boards and suggests a number of ways of producing a pleasing and sympathetic repair.
Intro to Repair of Lime-
by Philip Hartley
Published by: SPAB
This Information Sheet explains the history, composition and repair of lime-
Care and Repair of Old Floors
by Adela Wright
Published by: SPAB
Historic Buildings: floors
Published by: New Forest District Council, 2004
Area covered: South East
Associated
website: http://www.nfdc.gov.uk
A provides an information on the various types, problems and methods of repair.
Inform Guide -
Conservation, repair and maintenance
Author: Historic Scotland
Associated website: http://www.historic-
This Inform guide will describe; the origin and development of tiled flooring, the different types of floor and layout, common ways floors can be damaged, and how to repair them and cleaning and maintenance of tiled floors.
Inform Guide -
Conservation, repair and maintenance
Author: Historic Scotland, 2010
Associated website: http://www.historic-
Stone floors have been an important feature in traditional Scottish buildings for centuries and contribute much to the feel of a period building. They are extremely hard wearing and durable, and require little maintenance. This INFORM guide will outline; Dating, structure, and how they were put together, Reinstatement and repair, Cleaning and ongoing maintenance