Replacing Old Hardwood Floors

Costs to remove old flooring are not included and some homes may require additional construction for some floor types.

Replacing old hardwood floors. Engineered hardwood provides a similar look at a lower cost but can t be refinished as often. How to refinish a 100 year old wood floor. Hardwood floors can last a long time but eventually they need to be replaced. One thing we didn t need permission to do was replace the wood flooring in the living room dining area.

How to replace hardwood floor. Whether you ve been admiring your old wood floor for years or you just discovered it hidden under some old carpeting refinishing it can be a feast for. Use a circular saw to cut the old hardwood into pieces then remove the old. Here s a look at ways to determine whether you need a simple repair a full refinishing job or to simply start fresh with a new hardwood floor installation.

Luckily it s a pretty straightforward process. The 280 square feet of narrow oak strips was 95 years old and pretty beat with scratches. Repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor intensive and complex process. Hardwood floors take a lot of abuse and over time they can become stained warped chipped or just dull.

We replaced a couple of boards from a standard 3 4 in thick x 2 1 4 in wide oak strip floor using a drill circular saw and sharp chisel.