Replacing Old Hardwood Floors

The only option to repair hardwood floors at this point is to cut out the stained floorboards and install new ones.

Replacing old hardwood floors. How to refinish a 100 year old wood floor. Use a circular saw to cut the old hardwood into pieces then remove the old. When your hardwood floor begins to appear worn. The 280 square feet of narrow oak strips was 95 years old and pretty beat with scratches.

We replaced a couple of boards from a standard 3 4 in thick x 2 1 4 in wide oak strip floor using a drill circular saw and sharp chisel. Hardwood floors can last a long time but eventually they need to be replaced. Whether you ve been admiring your old wood floor for years or you just discovered it hidden under some old carpeting refinishing it can be a feast for. Here s a look at ways to determine whether you need a simple repair a full refinishing job or to simply start fresh with a new hardwood floor installation.

Hardwood floors take a lot of abuse and over time they can become stained warped chipped or just dull. Luckily it s a pretty straightforward process. One thing we didn t need permission to do was replace the wood flooring in the living room dining area. Engineered hardwood provides a similar look at a lower cost but can t be refinished as often.

Repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor intensive and complex process.