hoops902
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Post by hoops902 on Sept 28, 2017 19:29:09 GMT -5
I would never attempt to refinish wood floors where I rented. Ultimately when you move out, if the claim is that you damaged the floors, you will be in a fight over who has to pay for new wood flooring. Cut a deal with the owner to refinish them on some cost sharing basis now if you really want them done. And there's basically a 0% chance there won't be some damage to the floors by doing this. Even people with experience are going to do SOME form of damage, but people decide they're willing to live with it when they own the place (and because the damage is minimally perceptible, so guests won't notice...though a landlord looking for damage sure might).
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Tennesseer
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Post by Tennesseer on Sept 28, 2017 21:28:55 GMT -5
Happy Prose-it was somewhat said earlier but don't do anything until you have written permission from your landlord before touching the floors Find out from your landlord (in writing) what you can and cannot do to the floor includinf finishes. That should be a document you both sign with copies going to each of you.
Take before and after pictures if you sand and finish the floors. Save your sales receipts too just in case you might have to prove how much you spent.
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Sept 29, 2017 3:38:14 GMT -5
Also bear in mind that sanding floors is a dirty, dusty task. You will want to cover all furniture, drapes, etc. really well with plastic. Wear a face mask and protective glasses. Keep windows open. Be prepared to wipe wood dust off of walls. It gets everywhere.
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Shooby
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Post by Shooby on Sept 29, 2017 5:53:32 GMT -5
If the flooring really bothers you and you do plan to live there, then i would say to get new carpeting. That would be the easiest and least expensive fix.
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