skip to main content
Get Ideas
Photos
Stories
Discussions
Houzz TV
Houzz Research
Shop Products
    Shop Curated Bathroom Vanities
Looking for the perfect gift? Send a Houzz Gift Card!
Bath Sale Sale
ON SALE - UP TO 75% OFF
Shop Promo Banner
Sign In
Join as a Pro
Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros
Join as a Pro
Houzz Logo Print
Explore DiscussionsFeatured Home DiscussionsFeatured Garden Discussions
The Old House
g9999

fixing old floors

g9999
14 years ago

I own a 1815 home and want to fix the floors. I believe that they are pine. They have some paint on them and are in fairly rough shape. What is the best way to remove paint from floors?

Comments (2)

Related Stories
DECORATING GUIDESQuick Fix: Correct Squeaky Floors and Sticky Doors
By Vanessa Brunner
An Atlanta contractor shares his secret solutions to two common household annoyances
Full Story
5
KITCHEN STORAGEEasy Fixes for Kitchen Storage
By Tiffany Carboni
Conquer sloppy shelves and dumped-in drawers with partitions, inserts, holders and more
Full Story
12
BATHROOM TILEQuick Fix: Repair Cracked Bathroom Grout
By Meg Padgett
Banish an eyesore and safeguard your bathroom from water damage in 30 minutes or less with this DIY repair
Full Story
20
HOUSEKEEPINGWhat's That Sound? 9 Home Noises and How to Fix Them
By Mitchell Parker
Bumps and thumps might be driving you crazy, but they also might mean big trouble. We give you the lowdown and which pro to call for help
Full Story
149
LIFEYou Showed Us: 20 Nutty Home Fixes
By Becky Harris
We made the call for your Band-Aid solutions around the house, and you delivered. Here's how you are making what's broken work again
Full Story
178
LIFEHouzz Call: Show Us Your Nutty Home Fixes
By Becky Harris
If you've masterminded a solution — silly or ingenious — to a home issue, we want to know
Full Story
172
BEFORE AND AFTERSKitchen Rehab: Don’t Nix It, Fix It
By Bryan Anthony
A small makeover makes a big impact in a traditional kitchen in Atlanta with great bones
Full Story
137
SELLING YOUR HOUSEFix It or Not? What to Know When Prepping Your Home for Sale
By Laura Gaskill
Find out whether a repair is worth making before you put your house on the market
Full Story
247
SELLING YOUR HOUSE5 Savvy Fixes to Help Your Home Sell
By Kristie Barnett, The Decorologist
Get the maximum return on your spruce-up dollars by putting your money in the areas buyers care most about
Full Story
72
KITCHEN DESIGN15 Quick Kitchen Fixes
By KitchenLab Interiors
Little Changes Will Help You Love Your Kitchen All Over Again
Full Story
20
Sponsored
RTS Home Solutions
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars3 Reviews
BIA of Central Ohio Award Winning Contractor
More Discussions
front refresh ideas
4
Hardwood floor transition piece
4
Counter overhang variation - acceptable?
7
What Style? 1937 Southern California House
3
bead board options
1