He suggests using a paste wax and buffing the floors to a gloss.
Is there hardwood under my carpet.
Because getting rid of that carpet meant finding out what kind of hardwood floor was under there.
It is possible to restore a floor to its former glory with a simple cleaning even if it has been under a carpet for a long time.
We are considering a 1974 home.
And if so do we want to go through the effort of refinishing it.
Pending on the quality of the carpet that price can often be a lot higher especially with gas prices increasing carpet is petroleum based.
Contrast that to buying new carpet where you need to purchase the materials take care of the labor.
There have been different thicknesses of hardwood flooring milled over the years and their wear layers are different.
If the wood floors under the carpet are in good shape they can be cleaned and used immediately auten said.
What year is the tudor.
I m hoping there s hardwood underneath but my parents had a 1974 home and they found nothing but subfloor under theirs do things like location year built style of home influence what the flooring choice was.
Pet or other similar stains may be found under carpet in older floors.
Is there good hardwood under that mouldy carpet.
Pull up and dispose of the foam padding.
Shown on the right is the outcome of one procedure with a top nailed floor.
Remove a floor heating vent with the screwdriver.
Hardwood floors are commonly 3 4 inch thick tongue and groove boards.
Pull back the carpeting until the entire rug can be rolled up removed from your home and placed in a dumpster.
Notable jobs include the original wood floors of james and dolly madison.
Hardwood floors are beautiful add a touch of warmth to a home and require little maintenance.
Peek inside the opening to look at the type of wood that lies in the gap.
Discovering a hardwood floor under old and worn out carpeting is very much like winning the lottery.
Pry up the carpet from the tacking strips underneath.
Hardwood flooring is usually easier to maintain and less expensive to maintain.