OMG ... SAVE THAT BEAUTIFUL FLOOR!!
There is nothing there that is not cosmetic and easily fixed with a sanding and refinishing. You will NEVER regret it.
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OMG ... SAVE THAT BEAUTIFUL FLOOR!!
There is nothing there that is not cosmetic and easily fixed with a sanding and refinishing. You will NEVER regret it.
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I had my floors redone about 4 years ago, and have had many comments on it! Actually ,it must have been longer, I can't remember what I did with J during that time, though I know where I placed my cats....
Well worth it.
Livin' in Parrot Paradise
Nononononononooooo! Don't cover them up! I would rip off my foot for floors like that! I have tile floors and I HATE them! We would have to go with laminate because our house was build on a slab. If you sand and stain with what appears to be very minor repairs, you will have the most beautiful floors. Home depot gives workshops on this sort of thing and then you get discounts on the products and tools that you need to rent.
Do it do it do it!
Cathy
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Occupant of Group W Bench
There are ways to replace rotted out boards in a hardwood floor; most of your trouble looks to be surface; lots of elbow grease should result in a lovely floor!
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I would definately sand them! They'll look beautiful after.If you do, then you need to wash them with a thick solution of soap flakes, and whatever you spill will come off easy. Go ahead and do it!
There's nothing worse looking that laminate.
"I don't know which weapons will be used in the third World war, but in the fourth, it will be sticks and stones" --- Albert Einstein.
Livin' in Parrot Paradise
Except for ugly grey floor tile. . .Originally Posted by Randi
When you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect. Mark Twain
5 Cats 4 Bichons Frisé
Beautiful! KEEP THEM.
Why not ask some pros in for their estimates, and see what they think, if it can be saved? You don't have to HIRE them after wards!
Keep in mind that the urine stains WILL show, even after sanding. It is up to you how big they are, and the placement. When I had my floors done the beginning of June, I only replaced the one floor which had huge rings on it, all over the place.
AND keep in mind that these floors are true hardwoods, which enhance the home value. Laminate doesn't do that.
Once you sand the floor, make sure to take the time to put down many coats of urethane. That will bead up urine so you have time to dry it before it stains, in future. With laminate, you best pick it up quick, as it will cause the laminate to separate.
Keep the cats locked away for the full time of the project. With the sander, it is LOUD, they are going to be afraid, be sure they are in a safe place and can't get out. For the coating, it smells and they need ventilation so they don't vomit.
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