need hardwood floor guy

[daturbosix]

im not talking just a refinish. this existing 1930s hardwood floor is FUCKED. i need a complete new one put down. its 11x16 ft.

if anyone can do it, let me know asap. i want to start this asap. job is located in jefferson park, chicago.

630.885.9333
-Jeff​

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[EmersonHart13]

If I may ask, why not do the laminate or pre-finish?

 

[daturbosix]

by the floor being fucked, i mean the existing hardwood is like a rollercoaster ride, and there are sections under the laminate that was filled in with plaster rather than underlayment due to the bumps and humps.

 

[Riski]

You wanna put down new 3/4" floors? Pre finished?

Yea not to hard to do. Me n Tom did quite a bit of it
Have pics

 

[Riski]

So the sub flooring needs replaced?

 

[EmersonHart13]

Sounds like it.

 

[daturbosix]

not sure about subfloor. it may. i havent got any of the hardwood up yet, just the 2 layers of tile and the underlayment

and no to the pre stained stuff. the whole rest of this building is all real hardwood. id like to keep the look.

 

[Riski]

Pre finished hardwood is real hardwood floors. Just don't have to sand and stain once you lay them down. Can be sanded and re stained yrs down the road if damaged

 

[EmersonHart13]

Yup, it is actually a good idea to put a nicer coat of poly on them as soon as it is laid because the prefinish poly is usually quite thin and scratches easily.

 

[Riski]

Yes on some but the brand we used throughout my parents house held up great over the yrs with many dogs n long nails and looks as good as new still. Will use the same in our house here shortly w two large dogs

 

[daturbosix]

regular hardwood is what is needed.

 

[utryd2]

Do you know what caused the buckling (water damage,nails pulling out)? If it was water damage you really have to check your subfloor. Also your subfloor should be a min of 3/4 in thick (being an older house it prob is, just have to be sure its still good).

As far as using unfinished flooring, the material is a little cheaper but there is a lot more work involved. You have to lay the floor then sand it smooth, clean it very well and multiple coats of stain/poly. The sander rental and added materials (not to mention labor cost) will bring the cost back up to if not more than prefinished anyhow.

I know you want to keep the same look/color as the rest of the place. You have to figure out what kind of wood your floor is. I also recommend pulling up a board (out of the floor your going to replace) that the color still matches the rest of the house and start hitting the stores to find your match. Even if you go with unfinished your going to have to find the matching stain/poly.

In all honesty I would really recommend going with a 3/4 prefinished hardwood. Its the same as what you want "regular hardwood" just minus the extra work and time. There are so many options as far as color and grain you will find something to match.

I used to rehab houses. If you have any questions let me know.

 

[SilentShado]

I know you said this is 1930's style "look". Is this house from the 1930's? The only reason I ask is the hardwood that you see may be the subfloor. Back in the days they did not have 4x8 sheets to put down, therefore they used maples, and oak strips naled to the joists as subfloor. The last house I rehabed that was from the 50's was this way, with 5 layers of asbestos vinyl squares on top.

 

[daturbosix]

the place was built in 1936. and its not a house its a 6-flat. every unit was origionally hardwood. this was the 1 unit that was carpeted and vinal floored. id like to bring it all back eventually, but right now the kitchen has priority. the vinal floor was SHOT. the tenant is having a party january 12th(i think). so it needs to be done before that.

after thinking about all the options i think the quickest and easiest would be to do the whole floor. however i have not gotten a professional opinion yet, and i would like to start doining so this comign week.

 

[Riski]

well, we have the tools and knowledge how to do it.....let us know what you wanna do

 

[daturbosix]

when are you free and want to come take a look at it with me? we could go over my options at that point.

do you also do vinal floors? i have other rooms that i may need that done in.

 

[Riski]

I never did it, But I am sure Tom has, my brother.....
Yea come and pick me up Ill check i tout, maybe Tom will go if he is off work...

 

[daturbosix]

idk, your a far way from my neck of the woods! lol..
ill hit you up this next week.

 

[utryd2]

I have no problem coming and checking it out and we can talk about what options you have. Only shitty thing is I work six days a week and Sunday's is my only day off. I start work real early so im usually done early afternoon. If you want to talk with riski about when you wanna do this we will work it out.