Is It Possible To Refinish Pine Floors And Steps?

Many of the older homes in Westchester County have pine floors, so a natural question is whether or not these pine floors can be sanded and refinished.

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The answer is USUALLY yes.

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Is It Possible To Refinish Pine Floors And Steps?

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Technically, pine flooring is not a hardwood; it is a soft wood. The hardness varies, pending on the pine species being used.

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Most pine floors have goldish and red undertones. They tend to darken more over time (compared to oak) and many have “aged” in their Westchester homes for over 100 years.

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Most pine flooring (and pine steps) can be sanded and refinished. This assumes that the pine is solid and thick enough/stable enough.

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Is It Possible To Refinish Pine Floors And Steps?

Many of the older homes in Westchester County have pine floors, so a natural question is whether or not these pine floors can be sanded and refinished.

The answer is USUALLY yes.

Is It Possible To Refinish Pine Floors And Steps?

Technically, pine flooring is not a hardwood; it is a soft wood. The hardness varies, pending on the pine species being used.

Most pine floors have goldish and red undertones. They tend to darken more over time (compared to oak) and many have “aged” in their Westchester homes for over 100 years.

Most pine flooring (and pine steps) can be sanded and refinished. This assumes that the pine is solid and thick enough/stable enough.

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