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Brazilian Cherry - Do you recommend solid Brazilian Hardwood in the bedroom if I already have existing solid Brazilian Hardwood in the hallway or is it fine to go with engineered? The hallway is 8 years old. It is straight edge also. »
14thstreet It may affect the value of your home if you are in the higher-end of the market where it would be competing against homes of the same finish qualities. If wood floors are considered an upgrade compared to other homes in your price range, then I do not believe it would affect the value going solid vs engineered.
I am having a new kitchen put in my new (to me) home and the whole house painted..Upstairs I will have the existing brazilian cherry hallway sanded and stained. The bedrooms are getting new rugs. I have existing brazilian cherry floors downstairs and am adding brazilian cherry in the kitchen and family room. I have a choice to leave the last floor finish off until after the kitchen is done..I have to have painters in after the floors are done and then the cabinets and kitchen appliances will be installed. I also then have to have the fabricator for the countertop come in and measure for the countertops and wait for that to come in..Do I wait for the countertops to be put in and then do a last poly on the floor when everyone is finished? Should I let the floor people put the finish on before the countertop is installed? I'm on a tight timeline and I want it to be done right..Any help would be great! »
Amy Foreverhouse - I hope you are in your home and everything has worked out perfectly! My husband and I purchased a home two years ago that has Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and cherry cabinetry throughout. The floors are definitely pretty, but I feel like Im on cherry overload. So I have been on the hunt to find out how people use cherry floors in their homes (paint colors that work with the floors, other cabinet options, adding contrast, etc). I'm wondering if you would be willing to share any pictures of your new home?!
I have twin three year olds and a dog so I'm sure the floors will need to be refinished quicker than usual. I would love to see how your floors turned out with the dark walnut stain. I'm considering staining the floors when the time comes to change the color. How did yours turn out?
What did you go with for your new kitchen cabinets? I'm considering having my cherry cabinets refaced or painted.
Thanks so much for any input, advice, opinions that you're willing to share!
Amy
Stewart Floor LLC When building or remodeling, the painting and drywall work should actually be done before the flooring is installed. Contractors and builders may argue, but your wood flooring is going to absorb all that moisture and it is not good for your new floor.
Chairs from dining table can be used at kitchen counter... Shallow chairs? Bench seating along wall so table doesn't stick into room as far (could get bench instead of two chairs).