This is what my completed project looks like.
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You ll find a beautiful original 1920s maple hardwood floor buried under layers of vinyl or linoleum plus a nasty layer of linoleum adhesive that has been pressed into the hardwood floor below by years of foot traffic.
A we often see this problem in kitchen floors.
Optionally sand away the old finish in preparation for adding a new stain and or finish.
The floor may need to be sanded to clear up any scuff marks caused by the carpet installation or the glue removal.
Use 16 or 24 grit sandpaper but go slowly to avoid scraping into the wood.
Hardwood flooring makes a welcome addition to any home but it can be daunting to deal with once it s time to remove or replace it.