Asked on Nov 29, 2015
I hate the color of my engineered wood floors.
by Marie
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1)Can new flooring be nailed onto this ? I didn't pick this color and have had to live with this orange tone for 9 years. Builder put in wrong floors and couldn't change them.
2) Can they be stained with a new color as another option?
2) Can they be stained with a new color as another option?
8 answers
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Maybe this can help. http://howtosandafloor.com/can-you-sand-and-refinish-engineered-wood-flooring/ Gel stain is not recommended for flooring because it doesn't penetrate ( so it would wear off) BUT, if you are planning on covering your floor anyway, you could always go ''rogue'', and try a small sample can on a sample piece of wood, If you don't have any left over, sometimes you can get a sample piece for free or for a nominal charge (try to get the same brand and colour)... I wouldn't try it on the floor first just in case it doesn't turn out. You would need to scuff the floor well and probably use liquid sandpaper to help the gel adhere, apply the gel (probably a few coats), then apply a few coats of top coat. Keep in mind that you would be taking a risk, and it may not turn out...The link provided, is written by a person who has actually tried refinishing your type of floor. Good luck!
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B. Enne
on Nov 29, 2015
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I certainly would not go for the expense of putting a floor on top of the exisiting floor. You can strip the floors and restain to a color of your liking. Min Wax sells the whole process from stripping,preparing for new stain, many colors to choose from and sealers.
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Janet Pizaro
on Nov 29, 2015
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Try to strip the floor under the fridge area if it comes off easy, if not at least this area will not show,but if it comes off pretty easy,why not in small sections? Or paint it a color that you can live with.
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Stefan
on Nov 29, 2015
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I don't want to paint them. It would be possible with some of the new products, but it would be a flat looking surface and not the lovely tone of wood.
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Marie
on Nov 29, 2015
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They way I understand it is that Engineered Hardwood has a veneer of hardwood on top of engineered lumber and therefore can be stripped and re-stained as any hardwood can, however because it is a thinner veneer you can only do this a very limited number of times.
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Red Cottage Chronicles
on Nov 30, 2015
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Check with Lumber Liquidator's, Lowe's or Home Depot's flooring specialists for what they recommend.
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Diana Deiley
on Dec 01, 2015
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Here's a thought.......visit This Old House's website and ask Tom Silva. I'll bet he knows.
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Diana Deiley
on Dec 01, 2015
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If you intend to install the floor yourself, engineered-wood flooring is usually the best bet unless you have a lot of experience with wood floor installation.Engineered-wood flooring is less expensive, easier to install, and—best of all—comes p refinished. The latter benefit eliminates the need for sanding and finishing the floor, dramatically simplifying the task.
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Kristin Topping
on Dec 04, 2015
B. Enne
on Nov 29, 2015
Janet Pizaro
on Nov 29, 2015
Stefan
on Nov 29, 2015
Marie
on Nov 29, 2015
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