megmj Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi everyone, We want to remove the carpets in our bedrooms upstairs to have wooden flooring. A few questions: Has anyone else done this? Can the original wooden floors be used or do we need to get additional wooden slats? Do you have any recommendations of handymen who could do this sort of work? Thanks! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/87997-has-anyone-removed-carpet-to-expose-wooden-floors-in-bedroom/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calsug Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 We did it and to be honest it really depends on the condition of the boards underneathThey almost certainly will need sanding and sealing which with the right team will be quick and relatively mess freeWe used Steve from back to wood he took up the carpet, replaced a few broken boards, sanded then varnished them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/87997-has-anyone-removed-carpet-to-expose-wooden-floors-in-bedroom/#findComment-941995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
megmj Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Thank you for this message! Really useful!Do you have Steve's contact details? Happy New Year! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/87997-has-anyone-removed-carpet-to-expose-wooden-floors-in-bedroom/#findComment-942092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I did it and painted the floorboards. It's a lot noisier (downstairs as well) than carpets, and more drafty if there are gaps in the floorboards. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/87997-has-anyone-removed-carpet-to-expose-wooden-floors-in-bedroom/#findComment-942097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 We did ours and painted themIt's nice with rugs onI recommend you use acrylic floor paint This is my choice as you http://www.raymunn.co.uk/shop/eico/floor-satin Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/87997-has-anyone-removed-carpet-to-expose-wooden-floors-in-bedroom/#findComment-942183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calsug Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Also agree with what mustard mentions it is a lot noisier once the carpet has been taken up - our long term plan will be to sound proof and put a new oak floor down but for the time being its fine. I don't have Steves number to hand but he is widely recommended on be forum so a quick search should bring it up. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/87997-has-anyone-removed-carpet-to-expose-wooden-floors-in-bedroom/#findComment-942184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddgirl Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 It's also colder underfoot. Invest in some good slippers! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/87997-has-anyone-removed-carpet-to-expose-wooden-floors-in-bedroom/#findComment-943226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
powercow Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 We had our bedroom carpet removed and the floor sanded by Steve and Nichola at Back to Wood (07949 411650)They're always busy, but it was worth the wait. Our floorboards were generally in pretty good condition (they're the original Victorian boards); only a couple needed some minor repairs, which Steve did. We chose not to stain them because they're a good colour, but did get them waxed (I think!). Incidentally, Steve advised not to paint the boards white because they'll yellow in time.Steve recommended not sealing between them boards in order to allow the free flow of air from downstairs. Surprisingly it's not been as cold underfoot as I'd expected, partly because some of the central heating pipes heat up a patch of the floor! I may get a rug at some point though.We're really happy with our new look room. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/87997-has-anyone-removed-carpet-to-expose-wooden-floors-in-bedroom/#findComment-949740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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