Is $6,000 to restore old pine floors throughout a two-story, two-bedroom house a fair price?
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My partner and I bought an old house built around 1896 and decided to restore the old pine floors throughout. We have no experience with this type of work. We specifically wanted the gaps filled, and the company recommended a dark mastic. The finish was also supposed to lighten the color of the boards. My partner recently inspected the finished job and found the quality quite disappointing. The mastic filler appears uneven in places, some plank connections are uneven, and some planks still look to be in really bad condition. I am seeking advice on whether this quality is normal or if the job was poorly done.
Quote Details
The project involved the restoration of old pine floors throughout a two-story, two-bedroom house. The scope of work included: - Repairing connections between planks where needed - Replacing planks in some areas - Filling gaps between planks with a dark mastic filler - Sanding the floors - Removing old paint from the stairs - Removing old paint from around walls in a couple of rooms - Applying a finish intended to lighten the color of the boards
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Category
Flooring
Price
$6,000
Quote Date
October 2, 2025
Year Built
1896
Flooring material
Hardwood
Removal included
No
Subfloor work?
No
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