Inexpensive Wood Floor That Looks Expensive - Four Years Later!
With budget waning back during the renovation in 2014 I needed a solution to cover the 250 square foot front entry of my home. I wanted it flush with my 100 year old kitchen floor and also the very same look. I knew I could never afford to actually match my original hardwoods (if that was even possible!) so I had to get creative!
This portion of the home was actually an added-on screened in porch. After my grandparents’ enclosed it decades ago they built the floor up with plywood and then laid down linoleum.
When I came in the plywood was disintegrating and the linoleum was unrecognizable. After ripping it all off I spent a lot of time just standing here and staring at the original porch floor.
I also knew with Minnesota’s changing climate and humidity levels my boards would shrink a ton so, when I put them down with a brad nailer, I put them down as tight as possible together.
(This pic is taken when the floors are still wet with poly before drying)
(This pic is taken when the floors are still wet with poly before drying)
I used an ENTIRE GALLON of clear coat on these floors lol and I am really happy I did!
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Teresa on May 18, 2021
I love the floors! I especially like that you used the pine!
I have hardwood floors as well. Years ago when I removed the carpet I cleaned them real good, with Krud Kutter and then used restore a finish on them (lacked money for a full proper makeover), then I also used the minwax poly in Satin on them, two coats. Did not know till now that you aren't suppose to use that.
Anyway, I thought my floors came out beautiful. Since I only used the two coats they have not held up as well as they should have, but they are still nice.
Love your floors!
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