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Ask: Repair Carpet Tack Holes In Hardwood Floors
I would like to know how to repair tack holes left after removing carpeting on a hardwood floor. Some holes have a small black strain around the hole. How can I remove the stain? Thank you.

Answer: Repair Carpet Tack Holes In Hardwood Floors (Toolman)
I just recently refinished the floors in my own 68-year old home and found the same thing. It wasn't such an issue because I was sanding most of the areas out. There was one area that I used laquer thinner to get up some of the black stains and just used a filler crayon for the holes.
 


Ask: Wood Floor Maintenance (Susan Hickey)
Hello-- We will be replacing all of the wood flooring in our downstairs due to water damage from a broken pipe this winter. I am thinking of extending the wood flooring into our kitchen while we are expanding and remodeling it. With two teenage boys, our kitchen is a high traffic area. I see so many kitchens in magazines with wood flooring. I'm wondering how the "real-life" maintenance is. Thanks for any comments.

Answer: Wood Floor Maintenance (SANDER | Jun 27, 1996)
There are many “High Traffic” products on the market. If you go with a “Crystal urethane” this will combat lots of traffic. Go with a satin finish and if the floor does get scratched. It won’t show as much nor will the dust. I have lots of experience with this because hardwood flooring is my profession.
 
Ask: Finishing Pine Floor (Gdomow1962)
I have been a fan of the television show for many years. I have a question to pose to you. Please tell me what you would reccomend as a clear floor finish that is going to go over old pine floors that is very durable. Durable to resist the constant abuse that children and dogs' nails do to a floor. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: Finishing Pine Floor (jstar1 )
I have had good results on both new wideboard pine and old (30+ yr) narrow board pine floors using Flecto Varathane Professional Floor Finish - Clear Satin. Twocoats. jstar1@ix.netcom.com
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