OK. So the brain trust in this newsgroup convinced me the last thing i want to do is refinish a kitchen pine floor at a beach house with a belt sander.
So I'm going to plan B: Replace the boards and paint the whole floor (since house has a cottage feel, this could work).
Any advise: Do I still have to sand floor (if so, what am i gaining) What kind of paint Any other advice, tricks, tips?
Thanks for all your help. You stopped me from making a big mistake. And I do appreciate it.
DJ