Refinished Floors
OK, now we're talking! I can say that refinished floors are definitely right up there with painted walls in the satisfaction department.
The before and after payoff is just so gratifying....
What a difference a day (or four) makes!
You may notice that we actually went with a significantly lighter floor color than it was previously. Actually, the previous floor was so dark mainly due to aging of the shellac that was used--we don't think the floors had ever been refinished since first done 91 years ago.
The contractor did a few samples for us to help us choose, and we ended up deciding that a lighter stain would help keep the second floor very light feeling (and maybe even make the rooms seem bigger)...
Here are some shots showing the four corners of our bedroom at this point, going clockwise...
So, one more major milestone done! Now we just need to focus on stripping and refinishing the trim, build out the master closet, finish off a few trim details, and we'll be ready to move upstairs!
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Comments
Wow - they are beautiful! I really like the light stain, I think you're right - keeps the room feeling more airy.
Posted by: LisaB | July 14, 2005 9:45 PM
Also love the lighter stain. It looks amazing.
Posted by: chrisc | July 14, 2005 10:08 PM
Beautiful! Can't wait to see is all finished (and furnished).
Posted by: Heather | July 14, 2005 10:20 PM
Good choice with the color guys, it looks great! They look so smooth too. Be honest are you guys sliding around up there in your socks :)
Posted by: becky | July 15, 2005 12:08 AM
very, very nice! love it!
Posted by: mary | July 15, 2005 6:34 AM
goooorgeous. you are so right about the high satisfaction factor...that looks fantastic
Posted by: merideth | July 15, 2005 9:37 AM
I'm curious. That looks like a radiator connection in the one corner. If it is, it must be steam as there is only one pipe visible. The condition of the floor looks good in that area. Often times a water or steam drip over years will damage the wood. Am I correct?? POPS -30-
Posted by: POPS | July 15, 2005 9:57 AM
POPS - Good eye. Yes, that's where the steam radiator goes. There was in fact some water damage there but not horrible, so they didn't have to replace the boards.
Posted by: Aaron | July 15, 2005 10:01 AM
Absolutely Beautiful!!
Posted by: Autumn | July 15, 2005 12:38 PM
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I'd definitely be up there skating around in socks. ;)
Posted by: Jordana | July 15, 2005 2:27 PM
Wow, looks great. Aren't hardwood floors amazing - after all these years and you can still refinish them and make them look new (and different than before). And I love how they continue out the door so it doesn't break the flow too.
Posted by: rosie | July 15, 2005 4:32 PM
Wow- definitely a huge difference. You will enjoy those floors forever! It looks so beautiful and clean- it will be a great place to end your day after working on the rest of the house. You're almost there- conrgats!
Posted by: Trissa | July 15, 2005 11:29 PM
Your floors look horrible! No, not actually. I just wanted to say something different than what others have already said. The lighter color was a great choice. Looking at your floors, I can't wait to get ours done.
SD
Posted by: SD | July 16, 2005 10:02 AM
I have similar floors as your before pictures, but there are gaps here and there between various boards. Did your floors comes with gaps and where you able to correct them?
Thanks
Posted by: Christopher Galas | July 16, 2005 11:22 PM
Christopher--Yes, there were a few gaps in our floor over near the radiator. The bad news is that simplying having the floors refinished won't address that. There are probably ways that can be addressed, but I'm no expert...sorry.
Posted by: Aaron | July 18, 2005 10:19 PM
Wow, that is just gorgeous! This may just jump start my own often delayed plans to refinish!
Posted by: ladygoat | July 19, 2005 8:40 AM
Those pics make me what to go ahead and refinsh mine! ( My second total home remodel project)
Good Work!
Steve
Posted by: steve | July 19, 2005 3:37 PM
Good service
Posted by: FRANK JOHNSON | July 21, 2005 4:10 AM
I agree that the refinished flooring looks very, very nice.
Posted by: Z*lda | July 23, 2005 11:36 PM