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    Wood ID and how to improve the aesthetics

    Thank you for the help, everyone! I consulted with a local flooring company and they got me an excellent price on some luxury vinyl flooring. so I redid all the floors in the house (including the hideous linoleum in the entry and kitchen but I didn't include those pictures). I've included some...
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    Wood ID and how to improve the aesthetics

    Thank you! Now I had some more specific questions about the sanding process. I previously sanded and finished another house and the end product felt slightly rough to the touch. What do I have to do in order to get a smooth final product? What should I do for tight spaces (specifically...
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    Wood ID and how to improve the aesthetics

    Hi Cj, thanks for responding. Do you think I would need to stain to hide the black spots or could I just sand and finish? Is wood filler for the gaps necessary/ideal? Or is it fine without filling gaps. Lastly, if I recently repainted will sanding stain the walls? Thank you!
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    Wood ID and how to improve the aesthetics

    Hi JP, thanks for the comment! In terms of the spaces should I use wood filler or just sand + finish and hope it's not too noticeable? Also, do I have to stain or could I just sand and finish it to get a relatively nice-looking outcome? Lastly, if I recently repainted will sanding stain the...
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    Wood ID and how to improve the aesthetics

    Hello everyone, I have a property with some very dingy flooring and I was hoping to improve the situation. My first question is what kind of wood do you all think it is? Next is what I have to do to improve it. Let me know what you think needs to be done to make this look decent. I've included...
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    Thanks for having me!

    Hello everyone! I don't work in flooring and my only experience has been a poorly done sanding + resealing DIY project on an older home. I am looking to do a refinish on a different home and figured I should get some information before mucking up another one. Hopefully, the knowledgeable folks...
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