mikejurasw
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Hi Everyone,
I'm planning to tackle hardwood floor refinishing in three bedrooms this summer. Once carpet and tack strips are up, here's what I'm dealing with:
100 yr old oak flooring, some gaps and cracks between boards, original varnish with paint splatter but never sanded and refinished to my knowledge, all three rooms connect to hallway which HAS been nicely refinished in a natural-look.
My questions for those with expertise:
1. How do I match varnish shades? Is it even possible? Will a threshold at each room be the best move?
2. Can I get the feel of a drum sander without gouging the first room insanely?
3. What progression of grits (and how many passes) have given you the best results?
4. Best product/method for filling cracks?
Thanks!
MM in Cleveland (OH)...home of the MLB-best Guardians!
I'm planning to tackle hardwood floor refinishing in three bedrooms this summer. Once carpet and tack strips are up, here's what I'm dealing with:
100 yr old oak flooring, some gaps and cracks between boards, original varnish with paint splatter but never sanded and refinished to my knowledge, all three rooms connect to hallway which HAS been nicely refinished in a natural-look.
My questions for those with expertise:
1. How do I match varnish shades? Is it even possible? Will a threshold at each room be the best move?
2. Can I get the feel of a drum sander without gouging the first room insanely?
3. What progression of grits (and how many passes) have given you the best results?
4. Best product/method for filling cracks?
Thanks!
MM in Cleveland (OH)...home of the MLB-best Guardians!