Hallway Flooring (& drying time)
We are probably going to get some estimates soon for re-doing the flooring on our second floor landing which is currently covered with carpet. While the ground floor hallway is parquet, the second floor is pretty beat boards (narrow not wide). Is this typical in an 1800’s brownstone? If we wanted to replicate the parquet…
We are probably going to get some estimates soon for re-doing the flooring on our second floor landing which is currently covered with carpet. While the ground floor hallway is parquet, the second floor is pretty beat boards (narrow not wide). Is this typical in an 1800’s brownstone?
If we wanted to replicate the parquet that’s downstairs what’s the precedure; take up the boards and put in an subfloor of suitable thickness to get a final elevation match with adjoining rooms?
Finally, how do people deal with the time it takes for the finish to dry on a main throughfare like a second floor hallway? Can it be done in parallel halves or does one have to move out for a couple of days?
I would not recommend staining the floor in parallel halves because it may leave a noticable transition line. It is better to stain it all at once. However, there are some Parquet floor tiles that come pre-finished which you may want to look into.
Unfortunately, you will probably want to move out of your house, or at least stay downstairs while the floor is being set and/or finished. It may take up to 24 hours for the glue to set.
Hope this helps!