bandaidworld t1_iuh27j9 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:48 AM

Very easy to remove carpet, pad and tack strip (wear a n95 mask). Clean the wood and freshen/seal with a light stain or poly. Most times you'll get a nice rustic look without sanding, big scratches and all! I know you can do it!

ASheepAtTheWheel OP t1_iujeflz wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:50 PM

Thank you so much for this. I was brought up in the DIY tradition by my dad, who taught me well, but he died last winter and this will be the first project I’m undertaking where I won’t be able to call him if I have any questions. I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t forgetting about anything major that would derail the whole thing.

And yes, true to form, one of the last Christmas gifts he ever gave me was an N95 respirator mask, so I’ll be all set. :) Thanks for cheering me on.