how much would it cost to put hardwood flooring in my kitchen and hallway??
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FRANCES
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The cheapest oak flooring can be around $2 per square foot, with prices increasing nearly infinitely from there for the more exotic alternatives. Installation costs may vary even more depending on the subfloor, finish and other factors. If you are hiring out the job, you can still save by doing some prep work. For example, pulling out the baseboards and existing flooring will save you some hours of pricey labor.
3po3
on Mar 14, 2011
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Hi Frances, A good prefinished hardwood floor can vary greatly in price. Bruce 21/4 oak prefinished will cost you about $3 a square foot. Believe me you want to go with prefinished. I know companies will say they are dust-less( there is no such thing.) So do not go with a place and sand floor. Installation will cost you between 2 and 3 dollars a foot. Kitchens are a little more if the cabinets are already in, I do not know the colors that have to be matched ( a pic would be great) one floor that looks great in kitchens and is durable to stand up to the stress, is bamboo flooring. It cost a little more ,but the look is worth it. send some pictures and hopefully I can be of some more help. you can always find me here. Kevin
KPT Carpentry
on Mar 14, 2011
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Hi Frances, are you an accomplished DIY? If so it is a job, if you have the time, that you can do yourself. There are a number of videos in the home improvement stores on how to do this. You just need enough time to do it. You will save a lot of money if you do it yourself. If you are not an accomplished DIY then the job is best left for a professional. I hope you enjoy your new floor.
A&M Construction And Remodeling
on Mar 15, 2011
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I would use #2 red oak 2-1/4" flooring for your kitchen and hallway. Shop around and compare prices, try Lumber Liquidators or even carpet stores. When quoting, don't forget the rosin paper underlayment, fasteners, rental of the nailgun, any additional base moulding that you may have to remove/reinstall, and of course the finishing process. Sanding and staining a newly installed wood floor may keep you from using the areas for a few days. Honestly, I usually advise my customers to go get a hotel room and dinner reservations so they don't have to eat/sleep in a dust filled home.
Carl Peters Jr.
on Mar 15, 2011
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Hi Frances, I think Carl makes my case for prefinished better then I could. With prefinished there is a lot less dust and no smell. Also #2 has a lot of knots and holes that a lot of people do not care for.
KPT Carpentry
on Mar 15, 2011
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