What to do with old unfinished flooring?
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TERRY F
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We live in a very old house and just recently pulled up some old wool carpeting. Under we found 3" unfinished hardwood. We love the look, want to keep it but are unsure what to do. All I would like to do is put some sort of protector on to enable us to keep floor clean. We don't have alot to spend so would really appreciate some low cost suggestions.
7 answers
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You could sand it and put on some heavy-duty polyurethane.
Darla
on Jul 13, 2014
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thanks, we have discussed that and that seems like a lot of elbow grease that we just don't have anymore. Guess I was looking for an easier solution, although your plan would probably be the longer better lasting.
TERRY F
on Jul 13, 2014
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Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
TERRY F
on Jul 13, 2014
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If you just sand the rough or splintery spots and dust and clean it well, you can apply the coating with a new mop rather than brushing it on. Shouldn't be much harder than mopping the floor. It probably won't look professional if you don't sand the whole thing, but it will protect it so dirt doesn't get ground into the wood. Or you could use a tung oil based finish the same way.
Darla
on Jul 14, 2014
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The floor needs to be sanded, rent an orbital floor sander, and then apply your choice of finish
266335
on Jul 14, 2014
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Al least get a quote to see how much to finish it. Most will give free quotes. But other than a magic fairy or what others have said. There is no easy way around it.
Therese Ryan-Haas
on Jul 15, 2014
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Thanks for the input, I appreciate your suggestions
TERRY F
on Jul 16, 2014
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