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Do you think hardwood floors are overrated, or unsuitable in a home with a big muddy dog? Here's a project that will use up those leftovers and turn heads when company comes for dinner.
I had some salvaged oak wall panelling that was full of nails and glue that nobody wanted to deal with, but you could just as easily use hardwood flooring. After a dozen years of shifting this wood from one storage spot to another, I decided to use it - one way or another.
Tools and materials.
- Hammer
- Chop saw
- Table saw
- Belt sander and belts
- Power brad nailer and nails
- Framing square
- Level
- Measuring tape
- Carpenter's pencil
- Good quality orbital sander and disks
- Folding aluminium saw horses
- Brushes
- High quality UV resistant clear varnish and paint thinner
- Respirator
- Sandpaper
- Cloth (for wiping off the dust)
Step-by-step guide
Step 1: Prepare your wood
I found a local cabinet maker who was not interested in buying the material, but would refinish it in his shop provided I could guarantee I had pulled all the nails.
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