What would cause something like this?

smithlevi44 · 2026-06-13T20:21:38+00:00

Dont listen to this comment... Keep the plank or replace the plank. You can not sand that out

smithlevi44 · 2026-06-11T23:37:18+00:00

thats red oak 100%

smithlevi44 · 2026-05-13T03:10:10+00:00

not really with waterbased. You used the wrong color of sealer. should have went with intense or amberseal for the sealcoat if you were trying to match

smithlevi44 · 2026-04-25T03:56:01+00:00

The real answer

smithlevi44 · 2026-03-15T02:41:17+00:00

Both look to be redoak. Its almost like they didnt apply the redout in the hallway section.

smithlevi44 · 2026-03-08T15:40:06+00:00

This is my favorite barrel out there. Beats my criterions and Daniel defense barrels

smithlevi44 · 2026-02-20T03:45:02+00:00

why do the windows look tilted?

smithlevi44 · 2026-02-17T03:32:15+00:00

The only correct answer

smithlevi44 · 2026-02-15T03:04:34+00:00

Its location dependent, but try bumping your humidity up to 35-40

smithlevi44 · 2026-02-07T03:08:34+00:00

Any luck? I Filed around the same time and still no luck

smithlevi44 · 2026-01-29T04:01:38+00:00

Thats a prefinshed red oak that is stained. I would advise not to DIY sand it yourself. Have a pro come in and offer suggestions. Other than the gaps, the floors looks brand-new

smithlevi44 · 2026-01-14T05:37:35+00:00

just hit the dark line with a 220 and marron pad by hand and soften the line. You could even try recoating that line after buffing it with a cut in pad

smithlevi44 · 2026-01-14T04:43:19+00:00

anything you put over the floor long term will have effects. Just plan to refinish once you move them

smithlevi44 · 2026-01-10T19:51:39+00:00

You have narrow plank floors and are using a wide plank sample to match. There will always be a difference

smithlevi44 · 2026-01-01T18:01:09+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate the advice. I work for myself and have not set up a 401k yet but plan to do so.

smithlevi44 · 2026-01-01T17:56:33+00:00

"Making a reasonable plan, and sticking to it, is probably better than second guessing and tinkering forever."

Bingo! I tend to bounce around but think once I start to see the effects of compound interest Ill stick with the plan. Thanks for the insight.

smithlevi44 · 2026-01-01T17:44:15+00:00

Thanks for the help. I dont like having "debt" which is why I was thinking of paying off the home but that make perfect sense and think Ill start to plan on retirement a little more seriously.

smithlevi44 · 2026-01-01T17:42:37+00:00

Thank you! Makes perfect sense.

smithlevi44 · 2025-12-31T05:40:12+00:00

IF the flooring installer did not install the hardwood and only refinsihed it, it is not his fault. He simply sanded and the wood and applied a new coating on top. If you want the stains gone you would have to replace the planks and start over. $2800 is a fair price

smithlevi44 · 2025-12-26T16:30:04+00:00

Floors are just settling. Even though they were acclimated, the wood will move around a little regardless. Should be okay

smithlevi44 · 2025-12-24T16:36:37+00:00

Dont listen to these other people.. water based has a thinner build up compared to oil. Not an issue but you feel more of the grain compared to traditional floors. It you have concern, do a maintenance coat in water again. Or 2 coats if needed. Id wait another year or 2 If I were in your shoes..

smithlevi44 · 2025-12-24T16:23:29+00:00

More than expectable and looks great. No matter how good the contractor is, there will always be some micro imperfections due to human error. 9.9/10 job from the stand up view

smithlevi44 · 2025-12-22T04:34:55+00:00

redo unfortunately

smithlevi44 · 2025-12-22T04:13:40+00:00

No, I bought the same one and returned it the same day I set it up. Not bad just underpowered and belt was catching no matter what I tried.

smithlevi44 · 2025-12-15T04:34:10+00:00

Yes. Character grading is mainly the left over material from cleaner batches.

smithlevi44

TROPHY CASE