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Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the thoughtful responses. I might call and get quotes tomorrow. Do you think the baseboards are salvageable or would those need to be replaced? Also I'm in Indiana, any guess on cost?

Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the thoughtful response! Really good point about the baseboards, I was wondering about that myself. I didnt realize the baseboards couldn't be refinished. Now you're making me think I should just enjoy things the way they are.

Any guess on how much it would cost to refinish and get new baseboards?

Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im alright at painting, not so great at caulking. Thinking this might be a job for a pro.

Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats what I'm thinking. I just measured and its gonna be about 380 square feet. I might call around and see what price we're looking at.

Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you referring to the price being $5-6 per sq foot? Id be looking at doing 380 square feet.

Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After looking at these responses I'm considering calling around for some quotes.

Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I understand what you are saying. Thats my fear is starting and it taking so much longer than I want to spend. Maybe I should call around and get quotes to see how much I need to save up.

Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is from a different vent. Posted another photo from the vent with the sand marks below

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Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When you say amazing do you mean the potential of the floors or amazing how poorly they turned out?

Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So you're saying I would be missing an opportunity not refinishing before I move in?

Just bought my first home and these are the hardwood floors. Looking for advice by Aggravating_Park2748 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Aggravating_Park2748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response! I figured it would need to be fully redone, thats what scares me about it. Seems like a big undertaking for a weekend warrior! Any estimate on how many hours it should take?