Comments on: Hardwood flooring Q&A

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 21:57:35 +0000

What floor did you decide on please? I am pulling my hair out deciding. I love your taste so please share. Merry Christmas!

By: Katie Mansfield

Katie Mansfield — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 13:33:16 +0000

Great post. Thanks for sharing. We went with a mid tone. I'd love to do more of the house though.

By: Marmee

Marmee — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:45:19 +0000

Thank you! We recently had hardwood flooring installed in our first floor and it is such an amazing difference! I have dreamed and considered it for so long that when my husband agreed now was the time I was ready. I had already learned of a very reputable installer, knew I wanted the classic choice of red oak in gunstock and 5inch planks. AND upgraded baseboards of 51/2inches. You are absolutely right when you advise others to go with what they love. You did a wonderful job of listing pros and cons. I look forward to seeing your choice!

By: NancyB

NancyB — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:22:18 +0000

Wow – your comments on choosing the right hardwood flooring could not be more timely. You have addressed every one of our concerns. Thank you.

By: Elizabeth at Eiffel Tells

Elizabeth at Eiffel Tells — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 03:26:32 +0000

I love our hardwood floors and don't need to replace them, but my daughter is currently going through this difficult process. I am waiting with interest to see what you have finally chosen.

By: Professor, too

Professor, too — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:41:45 +0000

Hi, Courtney. I live in the country, surrounded by horses, cattle, and wildlife, where the nearest paved road is three miles away. I also have a Springer Spaniel that sheds enough to build a new dog every week.

Several years ago, I fell in love with 2-inch micro-bevel dark hardwood flooring and had it installed in my kitchen. Keeping the floor clean was a constant chore until I bought a non-motorized spin mop. I use warm water with no soap, and the sheen looks the same as when the floor was new.

I had the rest of the floors done a few years ago and do not regret my choice. I have found that settling for a second, or more "sensible" choice, means I will never be completely happy with it.

I can zip through the entire first floor of my house without exertion, and there's so little dampness on the floor that it dries within a couple minutes. If the water starts to look a little dirty, I change it and rinse out the mop. I would dry sweep the floors nearly every day because of dog fur, no matter the color of the floor.

Recommendation – Buy enough flooring for future projects. Colors are discontinued regularly. I had to find a suitable substitute after my original floor color was discontinued.

Micro-bevel – I still love the way it looks; however, some edges are showing wear so I use a permanent touch-up pen on them ... never a wax pen because it smudges, and color comes off on stockings.

Hope my experiences are of some value to you and others.

By: Ricki Treleaven

Ricki Treleaven — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:23:36 +0000

There's so much to consider, something that's hard to care for and a huge investment. Thanks for sharing your decision process with us. It's a lot to take-in! I know the folks at Lowes were helpful. I love how they stand-by their work, too. When we remodeled our kitchen, Lowes did it all (well I painted my kitchen island pink), and they did an amazing job.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:15:54 +0000

I too am ready to "re-do" my master bedroom floor… right now I have carpet, I should say "stained carpet".. I absolutely despise it.. I'm looking into vinyl plank flooring since the master bath is right off the bedroom.. The selections are so numerous it is almost impossible to remember the pros and cons of each type….

By: june

june — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:52:22 +0000

I LOVE my hardwood hand scraped dark variable board flooring...wow that is a mouthful!
Agree dark floors show a lot but I still love them.

Congrats on your position with Romantic Homes. Looking forward to your ideas being reflected.

By: Muse

Muse — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:27:16 +0000

Hi Courtney, thanks for the hard wood flooring information. Upon facing a long overdue remodel, I anticipate I will need to probably replace all of my 1946 era oak floors due to the same issue of having had them previously sanded and re-sealed. A few nail heads popped up during the process that we had to reset. Not a fun job. Good call on going for a more medium color. They are easier to maintain. As an owner of a black vehicle I have enough cleaning to contend with! I will truly consider your comments about the width of the flooring. I think that is critical so that the floors have a genuine flow with the character of the home. I can't wait to see your unveiling! Our homes are of similar vintage, so your photos are very inspiring and helpful for me!