On 2010-01-27 audiogpyle, Louisville, KY wrote: I prepared myself for my first hardwoor flooring project by reading this book. It turned out really good (according to my wife). Without this book, however, it would be hidden underneath a new carpet right now!
Too many DIY books are written by technical writers who work for companies that supply product. They suffer from a marketing agenda and a lack of real-world experience. Others are written by some guy who did it the first time, and took pictures to write a book.
The author of this book on the other hand, is a real-world practicing professional ´floor mechanic´ with years of experience. He has done everything from budget-restorations of FHA-home floors that weren´t that good to start with, to state-of-the art projects in high-end homes and public facilities, where money is no object.
He is a true artisian. DIY flooring is not for the faint-of-heart, and this book will help you make wise choices, and even if you end up contracting your project out, you will be a better informed client after reading it.
The only (extremely mild) criticism is that there are new products which post-date the book. 4-disk orbital sanders are FAR safer than the mondo-drums and I used one with great success. Also, new water-borne finishes are getting better every year. It would be nice to have a new edition with Don Bollinger´s current opinion and experience with these products.. And summed up by saying This book saved my DIY hardwood flooring project.. Currently Hardwood Floors has an overall rating of 8 over 10.
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Taunton Press claimed Using crisp photos and drawings, Bollinger goes step by step through the process. You will learn how to estimate materials, select the right kind of wood, prepare the subfloor and achieve a blemish-free finish for an old or new floor. Bollinger also provides numerous tips and tricks, and sources of supply. The book is indexed for easy reference.
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