Quote:
Originally Posted by masraum
We are OK/Happy with the overall character of the floor, but it would be nice to be able to improve some of the worst spots, maybe lighten dark spots where I'm guessing stuff has sat on the floor and stained it.
I've been under the house. When you look up from underneath you see the support joists and then on top of those you see what looks like 3.5" TnG going North-South. The floor in the house goes East-West. So I'm guessing that the floor is 2 layers, maybe.
I am living and working in the house 24x7. I can't even imagine trying to refinish the floors while I'm living in it. I'm sure that I could manage the sanding, but then putting down the urethane would be a pain. I guess I could do what Zeke has talked about and wax the floors instead of putting down urethane.
What the hell would we do with the gouges?
|
You will never make a gauge go completely away but you can fillet in a repair (Dutchman) to make less noticeable. Look in the attic, basement, shed see if there is a piece of old floor laying about or steal a piece from the back of a closet or behind the fridge. If not find something that has a similar grain. Square the gauge edges with a sharp chisel, cut down half to three quarters of an inch make a fillet to fit from the piece of wood and lay it in, sand flush stain to match, apply a finish.
The good news is from the photos you posted the floors seem to be sound over all, no splitting or cracking or nails showing that would indicate the wear layer is being compromised.