hardwood floor repair question

2 years ago

We needed half the hardwood floor in our kitchen replaced after a dishwasher leak. The floor crew installed the new wood going in the opposite direction, meaning the tongue and groove is on the opposite side of the existing floor causing them to have to nail the wood on top where old meets new. The floor is 3 1/4 wide white oak with a very light hand-scrape. Aside from a line of nail holes on top of the wood where new meets existing floor, would you expect the stain/poly to look different with the wood (and grain?) running the opposite direction? I have concerns about how it turned out, but wanted to ask for input. The existing/old wood install is fairly new and it’s water based poly. I expected the new wood to look slightly different but it’s very different and I wonder if the grain direction is the issue. I greatly appreciate any feedback.

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J Sk
2 years ago
Pictures?
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HALLETT & Co.
2 years ago
So the new boards are parallel to the old boards but the tongue and groove are opposite? This happens all the time and should be invisible. If they installed it 90° I would push back to the contractor.
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Allie
Original Author
2 years ago
Yes, the new are parallel to the old with tongue and groove on opposite side. The hand-scrape is heavier than existing, but it’s a different crew and I’m trying very hard to be reasonable with my expectations. The overall look (scrape and stain) of the new is more bold. The hand-scraping is heavier and created vertical stripes that the existing doesn’t have, but I’m hopeful it will soften or I’ll get used to it. The stain is a mixture of 1 part special walnut and 2 parts weathered oak that was left from original install. It looks different as well. Sounds like maybe I need to give it time. I’ll get some pictures tomorrow in the daylight. Thank you both for your input.