Is it worth saving?

[Randi]

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.

[Catherinedana]

There's nothing worse looking that laminate.

Except for ugly grey floor tile. . .

[Freedom]

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.

[catnapper]

Oh my goodness! Hubby did the first swipe with the sander.... and I hardly recognise the floor! There are a few faint stains, but I'm confident they'll disappear with a darker stain color.

But dust? Good grief! EVERYTHING is coated in dust. EVERYWHERE, even rooms upstairs. Oh well, it'll be worth it in the end.

[PayItForward]

Yep, but after the dust will be the beautiful wooden floor.

Enjoy it

[Lori Jordan]

KEEP IT!! You will dissapoing yourself,Those floors..nothing could replace them.The finished result will be beatuiful..Make sure you update with Pictures!

[blue]

Very cool yall decided to redo it, yall will be very happy with the out come.

My dad had oak hardwood a house or 2 ago, after they sanded and refinished the wood they had a coat or 2 of marine grade polyurathane, I think, put down to seal and protect the floor from scratches and scuffs, and other dings.