Should I paint or stain staircase/fireplace/doors to match hardwood?
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Comments (38)We got a kick out of Tim's post (above). Call me immature --- I'm the daughter and sister of interior designers/textile weavers and they are knocked out by my glossy floors. I initially had some doubts but now I'm so glad we went with the high gloss. The light in the room is amazing with the glossy reflection of the honey oak floors. We have gotten no less than 3 requests for the name of our floor contractor because they look so gorgeous. Most people don't know why they look different --- it's because high gloss is not trendy and hasn't been for some time. Most people go with the matte or satin finish. I had concerns about the glossy floors showing dirt but it's the opposite. My floors were less glossy before we had them refinished and there really is no difference. We are still in the middle of our remodel and have had workers coming and going --- the floors are frankly filthy but you wouldn't know it until you drag a wet rag across the floor. This might be a problem with darker floors but not with the oak. I also think the high gloss has an elegant, more formal look while the matte finish is more casual/earthy. To each her or his own!...See MoreI want to replace carpeted stairs with hardwood Is that possible?
Comments (8)I have a friend who did their stairs with her DH. From what I hear, it sounded like they did it in stages because of the finish they used. I have seen the treads at HD, Lowe's and a flooring store. We also considered doing a similar treatment in my sister's marital home which she is selling post-divorce. We were told the going rate for replacing risers, treads, painting and staining plus staining the handrail to match was $200-250 per step. DIY cost varies with the type of materials used, but I would think less than half of that would cover most....See MoreBasement Flooring - Should it match hardwood on main level?
Comments (15)Sigh...sounds like you have someone who isn't willing to jack out 1200sf of tile (back breaking but do able) and then grind down the thinset and then fill the low areas (aka 'subfloor prep). Of course the COST is something most homeowners don't like to see on a 'job cost' proposal. Many a contractor has lost a job because s/he quoted the cost of the BEST PRACTICES option. So the installers have gotten smart and started quoting 'low ball' work. This is just to get them the job (so they can feed their families). But what that means is they are forced into the 'not great' practices. I always recommend the homeowners get a full quote for the job. That includes flooring REMOVAL and SUBFLOOR PREP (two different costs) and then the installation costs (a third cost). If they are purchasing the materials then material costs are another cost to be added. To jack out tile = $2-$3/sf. The subfloor prep can be another $2-3/sf (these quotes will always be a 'range' of cost because the installer won't know the amount of TIME it takes to do the work...some tile is SUPER STUBBORN and other tile pops off like Pezz candies. With a situation like yours, that would have added as much as $5/sf = $6,000 MORE than what you have already been quoted (I'm assuming some things here). My question to you is: would you have hired the person if they had quoted you $6K more than what you were offered? Now onto what is usually the best option: Remove the tile and prepare the subfloor for the new porcelain tile. Please ask your installer to draw up a NEW quote for those two jobs to be ADDED to your job and ask for a new time line estimate (could be 2 days or it could be 5 days...we don't know). And ask him/her if s/he has the ability (in their schedule) to revamp your job to suit the new requirements = remove tile, prep subfloor, install new porcelain tile. In other words ask for a new quote using 'Best practices' which include removing old tile and subfloor prep. You will want to see their reaction to this. They will either jump at the chance to earn another $5-$6K or they will scowl at all the 'work' ahead of them....See MoreHalf hardwood, half carpet... Where should I creat a line?
Comments (34)JudyG, more wood lol. The flooring in the entryway is mosaic ceramic tile. Circa 1961. It asks for nothing so I am considering keeping it. The oak wainscoting on that one lone wall you mentioned, I could probably take it off but there was a staircase there at sometime according to the original house plans so id have to peak... It matches the entryway wainscoting. Actually, I am open to any and all suggestions. I recently painted the dining room and am happy with the color (living, dining and kitchen) but I took everything off the walls and never put it back up. I just keep looking at this blank slate and wondering how I can get it up to speed. So flooring first. I'm swaying hubby over to hardwood and I'll get my way. Lol. Thank you!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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