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Article: Installing a Hardwood Floor to Last for Generations
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- March 21, 2009
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Q DEAR TIM: I want a hardwood floor. Is it as durable as the
salespeople say? Do you think it's possible to install it myself? I
have a friend who's a finishing carpenter who said he'd help. How
often do you have to refinish a hardwood floor? Should I go with
oak? -- Michelle D., Londonderry, N.H.
A DEAR MICHELLE: A hardwood floor is nearly as durable as the
granite your state is famous for. Cleaning is easy, and with proper
care it can last in a home for generations, looking as good as the
day it was installed.
You and your carpenter friend may be able to survive the hardwood
floor installation if the room is small and a simple square or
rectangle. There are many tricks and skills you ...