Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - What type of wood is this?
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bcarlisle
07-11-08, 10:39 AM
I would like to do some patch work on my floor, but I'm not sure what species of flooring I have. I'm also looking to possibly sand and refinish.
Is it possible to identify based on these pictures?
http://www.24oz.com/IMG_1415.jpg
Close-up:
http://www.24oz.com/IMG_1416.jpg
Is it possible to identify based on these pictures?
http://www.24oz.com/IMG_1415.jpg
Close-up:
http://www.24oz.com/IMG_1416.jpg
jakorn
07-11-08, 11:23 AM
from the appearance on the photo.Seems to be the old style 5in. pine tongue and groove,that was used 50+ yrs ago. I clean
several antique houses with the same flooring. Some as old as 100 yrs. Its hard to match unless it`s custom cut.
several antique houses with the same flooring. Some as old as 100 yrs. Its hard to match unless it`s custom cut.
twelvepole
07-11-08, 11:30 AM
http://www.heartwoodpine.com/Quartersawn_Board.jpg
Photo Credit: Heartwood Pine
Premium Grade Vertical Grain Heart Pine
http://images.oldhouseweb.com/stories/bitmaps/2006/14990/large.jpg
Photo Credit: Old House Web
http://www.fosterwood.com/images/heartpinenum1.JPG
Photo Credit: Foster Wood
For refinishing info, go to www.nofma.org (http://www.nofma.org). Click publications and download for free the National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Associations' technical manual on finishing wood floors.
Photo Credit: Heartwood Pine
Premium Grade Vertical Grain Heart Pine
http://images.oldhouseweb.com/stories/bitmaps/2006/14990/large.jpg
Photo Credit: Old House Web
http://www.fosterwood.com/images/heartpinenum1.JPG
Photo Credit: Foster Wood
For refinishing info, go to www.nofma.org (http://www.nofma.org). Click publications and download for free the National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Associations' technical manual on finishing wood floors.
thezster
07-11-08, 05:50 PM
To make sure.. cut out a small square somewhere that isn't obvious (closet) and take it to a good (GOOD) wood supply store that specializes in wood flooring... A half/decent salesman will be able to tell you within 15 seconds exactly what type of wood you're playing with.
greg.in.maine
07-17-08, 11:16 AM
My opinion...
This is a combination (quite typical of a floor that is 50+ years old, as there was not a grading system used back then and they used what was available) of Douglas Fir and Heart pine.
It is going to be hard to match for patches, but not impossible. There are Renovation Companies that have a stock pile of "old flooring" that you could HAND pick through. If you go with new wood, it will not be aged (a natural patina is gathered over time - changing the overall color of the wood).
*Before sanding/refinishing - make sure that there is enough integrity of the flooring remaining (the thickness remaining at the top of the groove side). You can sometimes tell this if you have forced hot air vent you can remove, or if you have radiator pipes you can see the groove system around. Be carefull, though because these areas did not always get an agressive sanding and may NOT be a good tell tale. The best telltale is if you see nail head between the boards starting to be exposed (usually in high traffic areas). Bring in a professional sanding company and get a FREE estimate from 2-3 of them... they will honestly tell you if you have enough wood to sufficiently sand the floors or not (as long as they are reputable - so check them out throughouly) - this will save you time, labor and wasted money if you can not sand the floors down.
Greg - Retired Harwood installer/refinishing Professional
Maine
This is a combination (quite typical of a floor that is 50+ years old, as there was not a grading system used back then and they used what was available) of Douglas Fir and Heart pine.
It is going to be hard to match for patches, but not impossible. There are Renovation Companies that have a stock pile of "old flooring" that you could HAND pick through. If you go with new wood, it will not be aged (a natural patina is gathered over time - changing the overall color of the wood).
*Before sanding/refinishing - make sure that there is enough integrity of the flooring remaining (the thickness remaining at the top of the groove side). You can sometimes tell this if you have forced hot air vent you can remove, or if you have radiator pipes you can see the groove system around. Be carefull, though because these areas did not always get an agressive sanding and may NOT be a good tell tale. The best telltale is if you see nail head between the boards starting to be exposed (usually in high traffic areas). Bring in a professional sanding company and get a FREE estimate from 2-3 of them... they will honestly tell you if you have enough wood to sufficiently sand the floors or not (as long as they are reputable - so check them out throughouly) - this will save you time, labor and wasted money if you can not sand the floors down.
Greg - Retired Harwood installer/refinishing Professional
Maine