Hardwood floor dilemma! HELP

11 years ago

I'm looking at getting rid of my tile (that I loved so much 13 yrs ago)! When we built the home we had walnut put down (site finished) in our lr/Dr I want to match it up but have been advised against from a couple of contractors. The finish is a bit off they recommend me pulling it up as well. The hardwood is in great shape and nothing wrong - not to mention if I get rid of it I would also need a divorce lawyer. Im not sure what to do!

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Decorative Philosophy

11 years ago

There is so much waste in this world. We are true believers in repurposing and making what you have work. You have 2 beautiful floors. Clean them, refinish them, paint the rooms but don't rip up your floors. You'll never match the hardwood.

Builders and contractors ( not all of course) want more work so of course they are going to tell you to change it. Unless there is mold or structural damage there is no need.

We scrubbed our slate floor after the hurricane in 2012. Took 16 pads of an industrial floor buffer and gallons of white vinegar and baking soda, but we saved it!

On another occasion 8 years ago, I was advised to replace our central air conditioning unit.

Called a repair man who believes in actually repairing and her put one new screw in, shook it a bit (no kidding!) and it is not only still working perfectly 8 years later, but it survived the hurricane!

Warm Regards,

Karen & Joseph

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11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Any flooring professional worth his salt can sand down the old and make the new match all at the same time. Look for a better wood floor pro than you've been talking to.
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smit2380
11 years ago
Agree with Sophie Wheeler. It is crazy to rip out the site finished hardwood when it can be refinished to match the new.
tangelag
11 years ago
Agree with Philosophy. The tile is gorgeous!
jagnabbe
11 years ago
I love your tile with the wood. It makes your home less boring!
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JudyG Designs
11 years ago
I, too, think the tile is fine....What I would do is paint your walls in a blue to match that fabulous Kravet Latika fabric on the chars.
hayleydaniels
11 years ago
I agree with Sophie and Philosophy.

Your tile is gorgeous, and tearing it out is going to be a huge mess. Why not spend that money on a vacation?
filwyatt
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for your comments everyone! The tile floor looks really orange to me - and i find the older im getting i want a clean unified look - Im also thinking of giving my kitchen a face lift - as it dated and dark!! maple glazed cabinets, uba tuba granite and tumbled marble backsplash -- thinking of refacing cabinets with shaker style and go white with subway tile and white/gray counters... my house doesnt get a lot of light - want a light/airy feel...
filwyatt
Original Author
11 years ago
This is pic of kitchen & hallway!
jhuckabay
11 years ago
I put hardwood in the kitchen 5 years ago but after a gut kitchen job, I could afford to extend the hardwood into the adjoining den. I finally bit the bulletin and extended it. I couldn't get the original so I got as close as I could knowing that if it really bothers me later, they can be refinished in the exact same color later. Call a hardwood restoration specialist instead of a flooring contractor. You'll save the cost of the divorce attorney :)
jhuckabay
11 years ago
"Couldn't afford" -
jagnabbe
11 years ago
Kitchen looks a little dated but you do have a really nice house.
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Renaenaa
11 years ago
If your tired of the tile and can afford to change, go for it. I agree you can defiantly find a professional that can match them up. I recently replaced most of the carpet in our house matching it to the existing hardwood on my own. (You can see it all on my blog) my point is if I can figure out how to match it surly a pro can. You could also go with another tile, a stone that is less orange and more neutral.

By the way LOVE your dining chairs soooooo cute!

Good Luck,
Renae
www.knowtheit.com/blog
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mdln
11 years ago
Find another flooring guy.
Tonia Tussey
11 years ago
Just put site finished walnut in kitchen too, then have them sand your old floors down and finish all rooms same. I like your cabinets counters and backsplash as is