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This process is part art, part science. In a simplistic, one dimensional approach, it is possible to locate the highest point of all the joists. Assuming that that point cannot be lowered, it is necessary to raise all other points by varying amounts, till all locations are level. Problem is, this may lead to a 5″ step at a doorway from a hall. And redoing all the baseboards and door frames. What we do is double sister with 2X8’s or 2X6’s, nail first and then through bolt (nails don’t hold). We re-start at doorways, and sometimes shoot for flat, but not exactly level floors. Regardless, everything has to come up, finish floor, subfloor, everything. No it is a waste of time to think of saving the exsting finish floor. Hardwood floors are laid with serrated nails through narrow tongues that are designed to go down and stay. They will breakup beforecoming loose. At times when we have had to match old flooring, it takes us forever and more than half is destroyed. And we KNOW whatwe are doing.

brucef

in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago

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meme2 | 13 years and 3 months ago

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we have a rollercoaster floor which is what an old house is. But we need to make it appear to be level. any suggestions of a good flooring person that can do the creative underlayment and put the floor down with out TRAUMA. thanks for your help.

sabulba | 13 years and 3 months ago

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allans | 13 years and 3 months ago

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Try Carlos or Alex from JC Martin & Sons, they are my go to wood floor guys.  You can try them at 347-746-8439 or their website http://www.jcmartinrenovation.com/wood-floor-refinishing/

brucef | 13 years and 3 months ago

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Check numerous posts on this subject, I have already posted long winded treatises that were copious. Creative underlayment is a good recipe for dissatisfaction down the road. The floors are crooked for a reason, and understanding that reason, and grasping the ramifications of fixing it requires considerable discussion. In many cases the fix is worse than the problem.