Is this the rustic look or just plain ugly?

Is this the rustic look or just plain ugly?

Investor · Austin, TX · Member since 2014 · 217 posts · 170 votes

Hello BP!

I need your opinion on the flooring job in my latest acquisition. I pulled carpet and had a local contractor sand/refinish the original wood floors. He tells me this is the best he can get them to look. I can't decide if they are blotchy and ugly or if this will be the kind of irregularity to give the property character.

For context, this is a SFR rental in an older part of town. The house is about 75 years old.

Opinions please!

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  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 136 posts · 32 votes
    12y
    Originally posted by @George Paiva:
    Mix of Red Oak with some walnut to give it a darker brown look to hide a few things

    One coat of Gloss Poly yesterday

    Here is the original before we started on Saturday

    Isn't it amazing how refreshed a room can look after something as simple as this? Love the red oak/walnut combo!

  • Investor · Milford, CT · Member since 2012 · 592 posts · 285 votes
    12y

    Thanks, this is a house built in 1900. I don't think the floor was OAK but Maple or some other hardwood. We stained it to just hide some of the wear over the years. It does look 1000x better!!!

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