Refinishing Antique Pine Wood Floors

Last week we gave you a rundown of our progress in bringing our first floor bathroom s antique heart pine flooring back to life.

Refinishing antique pine wood floors. Heart pine which is the wood from the longleaf pine tree was common in early america. How to refinish a 100 year old wood floor. Only two coats of finish have been put on these floors. When the finish gets dull you can restore it by a screen and recoat.

On the janka hardness scale southern yellow pine is 870 douglas fir 660 and eastern white pine 380 compared to red oak which is 1290. It was a labor of love and tons of work. It is not complicated or difficult although generally hard on the knees and time consuming and it is a job that most people can do themselves. It had been hidden beneath poorly installed tile for many years so we knew there d be some repair necessary.

We decided that we wanted to keep oir 100 uear old pine flooring in our new home. If you want to refinish sanding pine floors is easier than sanding hardwood. The hardness varies pending on the pine species being used. Unfortunately i tested for lead and it came out positive.

The end result was a floor that needed to be heavily repaired with new heart pine some serious tar that needed to be removed from the old flooring and the. As a result pine tends to dent and scratch a lot more easily. Upstairs are wide pine floors i am refinishing. Technically pine flooring is not a hardwood.

However there are a few key things to keep in mind about pine floors when you re trying to refinish them. Refinishing pine floors is a big project. Refinishing hardwood pine floors can help to give them new life whether you do it yourself or you pay to have a professional do them. How to redo heart pine wood floors.

The original under that is a black looking finish that i believe is shellac or varnish that has discolored over time. Repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor intensive and complex process. It is a soft wood. 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.

If you re lucky enough to have a heart pine floor it s worth saving. It needs regular sweeping and mopping to protect the finish. 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. Adding new life to old floors is a great way to make your home more beautiful and inviting as well as add value to your home.