Chestnut Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 I've realized there is no right answer to this question so I'm going to ask people's opinions. Background: What i have is a house that was built in the 1920s. There are at least 3 different construction styles, which makes the house really interesting but also complicates things. Nothing on the house is historic nor original, I don't care much about keeping things original but more want to finish renovations quickly and cost effectively. The Maple hardwood flooring under the carpet was in a non-repairable state. It had been sanded near to the T&G in the high traffic main walk ways as well as had huge chips gouges and broken boards. In the bed rooms that saw less traffic things are different. The flooring looks able to be refinished. I replaced the 2 living rooms with oak flooring Question: So i remove the Old maple flooring and install flooring matching the rest of the house, or should i refinish the bedroom floor and say to hell with matching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 IMO, just refinish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Endres Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 I think it would depend on my budget and how much work I was willing to put into the project, but my personal opinion is. I like the look of the grain and width of the oak planks. Two of the properties I own both have the original 1950's oak flooring which I was very happy to find under the grungy carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 My main concern with refinishing is that the maple is only 3/8" thick total with maybe 3/16" for the top. Is sanding through going to be a concern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Different flooring together bugs me, but that's a me thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 I wouldn't worry about it - although it may have been nicer had the boards run in the same direction. You only see the difference when you open the door and even then you can always put another carpet down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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