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t_t_vu OP t1_ixtv9t4 wrote

Reply to comment by dominus_aranearum in Should we add yellow tongue to existing timber floorboards? by t_t_vu

Thank you so much for the information, I wished I could have restored the floor but it is too bad with glue on and half hardwood and anothe half weak, rotten pinewood

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dominus_aranearum t1_ixtw7qz wrote

If it's already that damaged, it would be better to pull it first. Old flooring should never be covered if you don't know the condition of the sub floor. Especially if some of it is water damaged. Additionally, by adding a layer prior to your new finished floors, it can affect door jambs, thresholds with other floors, etc.

I've done remodels where I've pulled 4 layers of flooring and aside from the nightmare, it's always because the prior installers (or owners) didn't want to do the job properly the first time.

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t_t_vu OP t1_ixtwpzw wrote

That is a very valid point but it will be very costly if we do removing the floor.

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