Thin Wood Strips
The wood floor in my living room has seen better days. In many places it seems thinner than paper matches and much more brittle. I did some research and it looks like its narrow 1″ strips may have been purchased in rolled sheets backed with felt. The floor doesn’t have any continuous areas wider than…
The wood floor in my living room has seen better days. In many places it seems thinner than paper matches and much more brittle. I did some research and it looks like its narrow 1″ strips may have been purchased in rolled sheets backed with felt. The floor doesn’t have any continuous areas wider than 4′ of the 1″ wood. These wide bands are separated by a feature strip of darker wood that appears to be in excellent condition. I gather that someone has refinished the floor before because the numerous nail heads appear to have been well sanded. Does anyone know where I might find a similar replacement floor?
I would start with Dave at Verazzano flooring. He is very helpful and carries most of the types of old floors used in old Brooklyn homes.
Further clarification. The flooring was probably installed within a few years of original construction. Around 1875-1880. Our neighbors have all the same trim as us but their flooring is the wide plank sub-floor. Any leads are greatly appreciated!