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Originally Posted by Chas H
Dunno about the windows, but it is not uncommon to use a lesser grade flooring in the upper floors. As to hardness, how dented and beat up is the Florida pine? Which might be another name for hart/hard/heart pine and that is a very desirable flooring, according to Norm Abram.
Do a search for heart pine, which I believe is what you have. Also known as Southern Longleaf Pine. There is no more old growth of this species extant, so your Florida pine floors are quite valuable.
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That's very interesting. Thanks.The floors are in pretty fair condition. No dents to speak of. Somewhere along the way the floors were painted. First floor painted white. Top 2 floors are painted brown. Funny thing though, a former owner converted it to a two unit rental. In the process he put down b&w asphalt floor tiles in the first floor hallway. My sister wants to remove it put down new b&w stone/granite tiles. (Go figure!
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I don't mind removing the old tiles, which have held up well. But if the flooring beneath is nice looking rare pine, I think it ought to remain uncovered.
I don't think we can do damage to it. Half of the foot traffic is barefeoot or flip flops anyway
Feb. 2010 Winter splendor.
Not the window in question. Just a previous repair of first floor window.btw, not me.
