My floor boards look such a mess. Can anything be done with them or would it be better to just buy and lay new wooden flooring?
A. In the vast majority of cases floors look a mess when you pull back the carpet. Dirt and paint are all removed during sanding and damaged boards can be repaired or replaced. Most houses other than some brand new houses have wooden floor boards which look great when sanded. If you decide for some reason that you want to have a brand new floor then do check first that the flooring you are buying comes from an environmentally friendly source. Choices we make about the timber we buy have a direct impact not just on the forests of the world, but also the people and wildlife who live in them. When buying timber or paper products , make sure they are recycled or look for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label – the only label that guarantees environmentally responsible and socially just forest management. Go to our links page to find UK outlets where you can buy FSC wood.
