tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post1425701350473555011..comments2024-03-19T03:09:23.945-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Pros and cons of finished on site hardwood floorsThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-28973927673011049362013-03-01T21:44:14.535-05:002013-03-01T21:44:14.535-05:00I LOVE your floors. I spotted this post as I was ...I LOVE your floors. I spotted this post as I was checking out your chalk paint reads. Tonight is our first night back in the house after our floors were finished. Same thing- 3 inch oak, stained and finished on site. I LOVE them so much!!! So many people tried to talk us into pre-finished but to me they almost look like laminate. We did DIY laminate in our bedrooms (ranch house) and it doesn't compare. Some day ... Our floor is so close to your stain too! I am so glad you said you can't see the scratches etc. I was worried with the satin finish. thanks for sharing!!!! Karilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02053155916923829617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7721166968487577062013-02-28T19:42:28.694-05:002013-02-28T19:42:28.694-05:00I would do anything to have wood floors like that....I would do anything to have wood floors like that...aaaaany thing! <br />We're moving in three weeks and the house has carpet...(not again!) I hate carpet so darn much. But we are buying quite alot of furniture so I don't know if we can swing flooring. I'm wondering though how much this would cost. I bet the labor would be pretty high too. CherylLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102069382912032515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-3781415451757201032013-02-08T19:40:59.420-05:002013-02-08T19:40:59.420-05:00Your floors look amazing!Your floors look amazing!The Domesticated Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380437309546151820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-54228767473085891642013-01-23T17:36:50.147-05:002013-01-23T17:36:50.147-05:00Sarah, Thanks for getting back with me. I love you...Sarah, Thanks for getting back with me. I love your site.Tiffany Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638768876933684634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-19568246098206687472013-01-23T03:05:26.647-05:002013-01-23T03:05:26.647-05:00Sarah, your floors look great! I'm totally wi...Sarah, your floors look great! I'm totally with you on the "finished on site" flooring. Love 'em! :)Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09655622740971576915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-57388636468954691162013-01-21T22:51:27.492-05:002013-01-21T22:51:27.492-05:00I also wanted to add that our floors have lots of ...I also wanted to add that our floors have lots of dings. Our dining room has bunches of tiny pock marks, maybe made by high heels? And there are a bunch of dents in front of the fridge, where we've dropped things. Oops. I just consider the floors well-loved, and nobody can really tell unless they look at the floors in the light a certain way!Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186733812673111574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49686461567715214382013-01-21T22:49:58.649-05:002013-01-21T22:49:58.649-05:00We have almost the same on the first floor of our ...We have almost the same on the first floor of our house, only ours are 3.25". Our master bedroom is also on the first floor, and we opted for carpet in there because we thought it would be cozier. Big mistake. The carpet looked awesome at first, but after five years, and many cat pukes, it is looking pretty rough, especially where we walk on it a lot. I got a quote last week from the same people who installed the rest of our hardwoods, and the total was $2350. For one room. That did include removing the carpet, and later installing painted shoe molding (which was not needed with the carpet). Seems high, especially when I know I'll need a rug in there. And I totally dread having to move all our heavy bedroom furniture out into the living room for a week, and having to share a bathroom with our teenage son. Ugh.Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186733812673111574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-31298316753031439542013-01-21T14:02:27.229-05:002013-01-21T14:02:27.229-05:00We put in site installed hardwood ourselves. It to...We put in site installed hardwood ourselves. It took a year (!) cause my husband did it in his spare time. We outsourced the finishing - I chose satin like you did. And you're right - that part was awful!<br /><br />We don't regret it a bit. Right now we're redoing the upstairs with engineered flooring in a darker shade. It's more affordable than hardwood, easier to install and no finishing. Plus with bedrooms, you're not getting as much wear and tear.<br /><br />I think it makes our home look so much better than carpet and it's cleaner too.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595731072774061246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-31334083013633164252013-01-20T06:20:22.997-05:002013-01-20T06:20:22.997-05:00I don't have wood floors but hope to replace t...I don't have wood floors but hope to replace the icky almost 20 year old carpet this year with engineered wood. I'm on a slab so don't think I can go with the hardwoods.<br /><br />I grew up in a home with hardwood floors and have always missed having them in my adult life. Have always seemed to live in homes that were on a slab, and since it's always been just me, I never seemed to have enough funds to swing the wood floors (something else was always coming up) but this should be the year that it finally happens.Mavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241988882011440597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-85655411575058858532013-01-19T14:13:05.968-05:002013-01-19T14:13:05.968-05:00I have 3" hardwoods that are original to our ...I have 3" hardwoods that are original to our 1929 home. We love them with the nicks and stains that have accumulated over the years. I agree with you that throw rugs help with the chill factor. Your floors look great!Amy T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10640036056004784951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-75427392140330026122013-01-19T13:19:55.436-05:002013-01-19T13:19:55.436-05:00I was one of the ones who tried to convince you to... I was one of the ones who tried to convince you to do the on site finishing wood, so I'm thrilled that you still love them!! We did it in our old house, and we're doing it in our whole house here at the new one (stairs included this time). Last time was with insurance money, and this time it's on our own dime, but I told my hubby I'd rather have the floors than a new van. This time I'm not going to go as dark as I did in the first house. It was a pain to keep swept. Orange Glo was the best cleaner I found. So easy and smelled great!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088700150711209271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-6321648685388455662013-01-19T06:29:52.401-05:002013-01-19T06:29:52.401-05:00We own a house built in 1904 that still has its or...We own a house built in 1904 that still has its original hardwood floors. Beautiful, and economical, too.Old Jail Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08898427482093913076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-45968752646917686492013-01-18T16:09:03.221-05:002013-01-18T16:09:03.221-05:00We have heart of pine & I love them. The color...We have heart of pine & I love them. The color isn't my favorite (we bought the house when it was 2 yrs. old) but one day we'll have them refinished. There are scratches & dents but surprisingly, I'm ok with most of it. You know the whole adding character business! Yours are gorgeous. I really love the color.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394041890043330124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-88472165330131157462013-01-18T10:42:58.184-05:002013-01-18T10:42:58.184-05:00Those floors are beautiful. I have never liked th...Those floors are beautiful. I have never liked the pergo look and it is so full of glues, etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17150649354014145411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-87774301372694178392013-01-18T08:10:43.551-05:002013-01-18T08:10:43.551-05:00I agree, the upkeep is easiest on true hardwood fl...I agree, the upkeep is easiest on true hardwood floors. If we didn't now have a dog who sheds I could go months between anything more than sweeping.<br /><br />BlissBlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477357780866991562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-66566922461799968992013-01-18T08:02:12.090-05:002013-01-18T08:02:12.090-05:00Our home is a 1925 Craftsman style with the origin...Our home is a 1925 Craftsman style with the original hardwood floors. They've been through a lot with a previous owner with too many cats and a section had to be replaced and all refinished before I moved in... and I love them. I'll never have anything else. We have two boys, a messy husband, and pets and they hold up to everything. I was advised to go with a satin finish and we custom-stained a dark mahogany color to cover some permanent stains. I'll never have anything else - they are even in the kitchen (pine there and oak in the rest of the house with that little bitty white tile in the bath).DanainDFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864168580642703973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-39564689537816523582013-01-18T03:33:19.521-05:002013-01-18T03:33:19.521-05:00Your floors are gorgeous. You're right, they l...Your floors are gorgeous. You're right, they look so nice against white!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7567836121706232612013-01-18T00:16:08.328-05:002013-01-18T00:16:08.328-05:00Girl those floors are fabulous. GREAT job and choi...Girl those floors are fabulous. GREAT job and choice on those.. I love your house and your blog... Have a blessed rest of the week... I did a design on a dime today on my blog . I too (like you) love a good find............. HUGS Sherry at The Rusty Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520286983487648033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-55484032824915966172013-01-17T23:52:33.884-05:002013-01-17T23:52:33.884-05:00Yes, great follow up on your hard wood floors. We ...Yes, great follow up on your hard wood floors. We installed hard wood this past summer in our foyer, front room and dining room. The rooms all flow together. We bought hard wood from Home Depot(Bruce) Yes, you have the slats between each piece but it looks beautiful. It's easy to clean and maintain too. I would install it again if I had to. Glad your floor is holding up for you and your family. Those dings are a part of the story of your house, right? Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00158319205844106883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-45548897762781724422013-01-17T22:52:39.100-05:002013-01-17T22:52:39.100-05:00I would never, NEVER EVER have hardwood floors in ...I would never, NEVER EVER have hardwood floors in my kitchen again!! Too much water! like leaking dishwashers and fridges! When we replace the hardwood, it will be with a vinyl plank flooring. It has stood up so well in my husbands office! He is in there with his work boots and you would never know. I can't wait until we can get rid of the hardwood!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287198643872014374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-34140559284368348382013-01-17T22:26:44.787-05:002013-01-17T22:26:44.787-05:00Thanks so much for sharing your info on this! My i...Thanks so much for sharing your info on this! My in-laws have wood floors and we were talking to them about the pros and cons of everything. It's great to get all the info you can on this stuff. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09406668508655100543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-931027729606411942013-01-17T21:19:02.533-05:002013-01-17T21:19:02.533-05:00Oooh this is good to know in case I ever need new ...Oooh this is good to know in case I ever need new floors one day! PS. Can I just say that I love that you love Thursdays : )Michelle @ Ten Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15787130778157257937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-43328972353342435962013-01-17T21:04:21.684-05:002013-01-17T21:04:21.684-05:00We installed Armstrong laminate in half of our hou...We installed Armstrong laminate in half of our house in 2005 and I still love it. What a breeze to clean and every time I look at it I think thank goodness we got rid of the nasty carpet! i use a microfiber cloth flat mop with plain hot water. Hubby installed it himself and was meticulous. It looks professional and beautiful and has survived 4 kids, multiple scout meetings, moving lots of furniture, and 7 years of general wear and tear. (: Wood is pretty, but was waaay out of our price range. For us it was a great choice.Rustown Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-16041881765937665332013-01-17T20:26:31.816-05:002013-01-17T20:26:31.816-05:00Tiffany, we now have just two cats, but we've ...Tiffany, we now have just two cats, but we've had four over the course of our floors...two passed last year. Right now we have it in the unfinished bathroom in the basement, but when I start on that I'll move it to the storage room down there. Just have to clean the storage room out first... :)Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-22122453742215276722013-01-17T20:01:13.829-05:002013-01-17T20:01:13.829-05:00This is great information, Sarah -- we have OLD Pe...This is great information, Sarah -- we have OLD Pergo flooring (like 1990s), and though I loved it when the kids were little, I hate it now. It's dull, lifeless, and some of the trim pieces have broken or chipped. In other words, we've got to consider some options! Thanks for your input!<br />xo HeidiHeidi @ Decor & Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914552225252918719noreply@blogger.com