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E&K
Citizen
Username: Ashmilby
Post Number: 71
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 4:14 pm: |     |
Hello,
We suffered water damage to our already crappy wood floors. Since they are so damaged, the flooring contractor doesn't recommend re-finishing. They are apparently too thin, and a previous owner filled many areas with nails in a vain attempt to stop the squeaking (did I mention they are really squeaky?). He said sanding with so many nails would be a fire hazard.
Bruce hardwood is recommended, specifically the Bristol Strip.
Has anyone had any experiences with replacing floors, any tips or warnings?
K&E |
jrbell
Citizen
Username: Jrbell
Post Number: 59
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 5, 2004 - 8:44 pm: | |
You should call Russo Flooring for a quote. We bought our house in September and we had shag carpet throughout. Russo has redone every floor and replaced the pine floor that was under the linoleum in the kitchen with oak. They are excellent.
Call Claudio Russo, the owner. He is extremely professional and his rates were competitive. His work is top quality and he really aims to please.
His number is 973 418 2417. Let me know if you'd like to see his work. |
Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 211
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 6, 2004 - 5:20 am: | |
If your going with a pre-finished floor the Bruce flooring is 2-1/4" x 3/4" and about $4.50 a square foot uninstalled.
Bruse flooring is a good product and comes in different shades including unfinished.
God luck.
Michael K. Mc Kell
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alan
Citizen
Username: Alan
Post Number: 117
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, March 6, 2004 - 10:39 am: | |
i think the prefinsihed floor are an inferior product overall and i would proceed cautiously. no reason not to do it the right way. |
bpaandco
Citizen
Username: Bpaandco
Post Number: 90
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 1:37 pm: | |
I have just spent the last year renovating my home. I laid ceramic tile in my livingroom, kitchen and bathrooms, and I used pergo-type flooring for the bedrooms. I am more than pleased with both. The pergo-type flooring comes in many styles, colors, and price ranges, is simple to install for the most part, and most of all is durable. I have a boy and a dog, with dirt and mud and all the things that go with the two. I have had no scratches or damage to the floors yet. I was able to install a room a day, and could use the room immediately after installing.
You may want to shop around, get estimates from several flooring contractors, and then decide. |
Anonizen
Citizen
Username: Anonizen
Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 8, 2004 - 9:49 am: | |
Two points to remember:
1. Our foyer has new pre-finished flooring less than 5 years old. Unfortunately it has a beveled edge at the joints that needs to be sanded manually if you are refinishing. So if you plan to stay for awhile, get floors that do not have beveled edges.
2. Also think about putting in ceramic, slate or stone around doorways both front and back. Your wood floors will suffer water damage everytime it snows and/or rains. |
ReallyTrying
Citizen
Username: Reallytrying
Post Number: 288
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 8, 2004 - 1:40 pm: | |
We have wood floors in the kitchen and have given them extreme wear, what with three kids, animals, etc. They look terrible. If I were to empty the kitchen of everything, you'd be able to tell right away exactly where the D/W, fridge, table, etc., have been. I would love to re-do this floor, and am interested to hear about Pergo.
bpaandco, did you install yourself? (And how handy are you?) |
amk_in_so
Citizen
Username: Amk_in_so
Post Number: 13
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 8, 2004 - 2:32 pm: | |
My friend just replaced her carpeting on the first and second floors of her home with hardwood floors. She used a phenomenal contractor who gave a reasonable bid and finished the job (floors, moldings, finishing) in 2 weeks. He was very conscientious and responsive throughout. His name is Gregorio and his phone number is 646-302-3905. Tell him Lisa in South Orange sent you. You can privateline me with any questions. |
bobk
Citizen
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 4912
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 8, 2004 - 3:06 pm: | |
Alan, everything I have read indicates the factory finish is more durable than a contractor applied finish.
The main issue is the machining of the tongues and grooves precise so there are no little grooves as mentioned by Anonizen and is the underlayment flat enough for a flat floor without sanding the newly installed wood. |
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