STOP SANDING! If there is ever any doubt that theres lead get it tested. Most big box stores sells instant tests for lead. It will show the pressence of lead. Its not a comprehensive test. If there is lead you need it removed by a professional. Not doing so can cause serious health risks. With the flaking you are getting i suggest you hire a pro to take a better look at the floor. While 100 yr old fir can be sanded it does need to be examined. Some times old wood if not taken care of properly over the years is just a lost cause. Not saying your floor is shot. I have no way of knowing without visually examining it. But at this stage most highly recommended pros will at the very least come out and give you a bid.

Just received my refinished fir french doors and cannot seem to figure out a stain color that would be cohesive with the refinished french doors and new pine doors, plus our oak matchstick and refinshed douglas fir floors. I realize I may need to mix colors for the pine..but just need to get a start. I love the color range of General Finishes: http://www.generalfinishes.com/retail-products/oil-base-wood-stains-sealers/oilbase-gel-stains Our wall throughout the living areas will be: http://www.philipsperfectcolors.com/palette.html Straw Hat, an orange based yellow and the trim is BM Mountain Peak White. http://flic.kr/p/8TUdgR links to photos of floor and door wood tones. The only unpainted wood left before PO painted everything shows and orangy brown (shellac) probably to dark for our decorating taste and lighting (i.e. the trees have grown a bit in last 100 years ;)) Any guidance would be appreciated. Natasha Here is a link that might be useful: Images of wood doors and floors

You need a warm color with those beautiful floors. BM White Dove as it is warm and Paper White is cool. I wouldn't use a gray with the floors. Pale Oak could work as well.

As a former owner of a 1900 Victorian, hope you have deep pockets because I see a good bit of work and restoration. Renting the whole house seems challenging at best. Porch looks like there might be some wood condition issues. What budget are you planning for? Will you upgrade plumbing and electrical and sewer lines. These infrastructure items can eat a budget fast and must be done. Big undertaking. We had a 10 year plan and the house was owned by one person. Year 10 we got job transfers and second redo of kitchen got handed off to new owners. I wouldn’t tear down any walls. If people come, they are looking for a 1920 experience. Not a modernization. We sold our house in hours. At asking price. So think things through. Research what renters want.