I have approx 100yr old Baltic pine flooring, which has never been sanded. There is a sizable section (around 50metres) that needs to be added (was old fireplace) and I need to match in.
I have staggered the joints and am ready to add the flooring.
In the past for small sections I have bought recycled flooring to match.
But considering the recycled price is around $10-15/m compared to the same flooring new around $4-5/m, I was wondering if I could just add new baltic pine flooring to the spot.
Hopefully when I sand both the old and new together, and add a stain (rather than clear finish), they should blend in well.
Has anyone tried this? Is it going to be a horrendous match, or ok? The guy at the woodyard suggested it, but I'm suspicious...
Cheers,
I have staggered the joints and am ready to add the flooring.
In the past for small sections I have bought recycled flooring to match.
But considering the recycled price is around $10-15/m compared to the same flooring new around $4-5/m, I was wondering if I could just add new baltic pine flooring to the spot.
Hopefully when I sand both the old and new together, and add a stain (rather than clear finish), they should blend in well.
Has anyone tried this? Is it going to be a horrendous match, or ok? The guy at the woodyard suggested it, but I'm suspicious...
Cheers,