Sanding and refinishing 65 year old wood floor

[shareyourknowledge]

I want to restore our wood floor that's been covered by carpeting for 60 ye= ars. I think it's red oak. Some of the wood is splintered and other areas s= how termite and/or beetle damage, and also water damage Rather than tackle = this job myself, i'd like to hire someone. The trouble is everyone's an "ex= pert". I live in Los Angeles and there's lots of contractors to choose from= . Should I hire a contractor accredited with NWFA, (Nat'l Wood Flooring ass= n.)? Thanks.

[DD_BobK]

years. I think it's red oak. Some of the wood is splintered and other areas= show termite and/or beetle damage, and also water damage Rather than tackl= e this job myself, i'd like to hire someone. The trouble is everyone's an "= expert". I live in Los Angeles and there's lots of contractors to choose fr= om. Should I hire a contractor accredited with NWFA, (Nat'l Wood Flooring a= ssn.)? Thanks.

check with folks in the neighborhood for a good referral & a chance to see their work

I did business with this firm ~25 years ago

If Benjamin is still involved... he was pretty much an expert then, he'll even know more now.

Benjamin's Hardwood Floorsmore

3844 East Foothill Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91107 [phone]

cheers Bob

[shareyourknowledge]

0 years. I think it's red oak. Some of the wood is splintered and other are= as show termite and/or beetle damage, and also water damage Rather than tac= kle this job myself, i'd like to hire someone. The trouble is everyone's an= "expert". I live in Los Angeles and there's lots of contractors to choose = from. Should I hire a contractor accredited with NWFA, (Nat'l Wood Flooring= assn.)? Thanks.

Bob.

[HeyBub]

I'd cover the existing floor with laminate. Or hardwood. Certainly less work and, for the laminate at least, far cheaper.