Old Hardwood Floors Under Carpet

Notable jobs include the original wood floors of james and dolly madison s montpelier in orange va.

Old hardwood floors under carpet. How do i know what s under that old lime green carpet. The weiman product made restoring hardwood floors under carpet a much easier process than i had feared it would be. If you ve just purchased an old house ask the realtor or former homeowner about the hardwood floor s history. While it takes time removing your old carpet to expose hardwood floors can leave you with beautiful flooring.

How to find out if my home has hardwood floors. That s because unlocking a sad floor s hidden beauty doesn t always involve messy sanding and staining particularly if yours aren t damaged. Renewing your old hardwood floor may be easier and cheaper than you think. We walk through each of the steps involved.

Each type of wood requires certain care and repair. It can also be a pain if you aren t sure what types of old hardwood floors or softwood you are dealing with. See more at rosebud floors. So you have decided to restore the original hardwood floors that have been in hibernation under your carpet.

If you found gorgeous planks of hardwood under old flooring during a remodel or renovation this can add value to your home and more. Old hardwood floors usually have a wax finish while more recent hardwood floors have a polyurethane finish. The first thing you re going to need to do is remove all of the installation materials that were used to help install the carpet on top of your hardwood. Back to top of page.

Determine your floor s finish.