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    Rift sawn, quarter sawn, or plain

    Our stairs leading into the room where we are going to install floors is plain sawn. Is it ok to switch to rift or quarter sawn in that room only or does it need to be the same as stairs? Any feedback would be great. Thanks.
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    Replacing carpet with hardwood floors. Staircase issue

    We are closing tomorrow and we'll be able to get a better look at the stairs at that point, I will post pictures tomorrow evening
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    Replacing carpet with hardwood floors. Staircase issue

    We are replacing existing carpet with hardwood floors. The carpet and padding are flush with the top stairs, they appear take up 1/2 inch, but the hardwood is 3/4 inch. How should the installer accommodate for this?
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    5 in planks over a garage - suggestions

    We are installing solid red oak floors over a garage in an area that is approximately 500 square feet. Do you suggest we glue then nail the floor or is nailing the floor but putting a tar paper underneath the solid floor sufficient? The place that I am buying the floors from suggest gluing and...
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    What went wrong with finish?

    I am new to this forum and am looking for advice on hardwood floors. We want to install new red oak floors in our home. My brother had his floors installed new and the lower level was screened and finished. There are some issues with the old floors. I am attaching a few pictures and was hoping...
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    oil based vs. water based poly

    I am looking to install hardwood floors and am wondering the pros and cons of oil base poly to water based? Any help would be aplreciated. Thanks
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