I am buying a townhouse (closing next month). I am planning to refinish the hardwood floor on the first level (Living rm/Dining rm/ Kitchen/Hallway/Closet/Half bath). The floor is red oak and stained. I am leaning toward natural finish after sanding. Now I have a little problem. In the kitchen, the range and refrigerator sit on hardwood floor. Should I move these two out and sand/finish the two areas under, then move them back and do the rest? Or should I forget about these two areas (but worried about the color difference in the narrow spaces between the appliances and wall/cabinet that people can see)? DIY gurus, any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Need suggestion on hardwood refinishing
Jul 03, 2007
3 Replies
do the entire floor, because you won't ever get it to the same shade if you want to do it later.
Easy enough to move them out and do the job right. It does not have to be perfect in the rear, but you certainly want the visible part done correctly.
Make sure it is solid hardwood and not just an engineered wood that cannot be refinished.
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