A little TLC can bring even the crustiest of floors back to life.

There was a gorgeous fir floor hiding under the old carpets in this Queen Anne home.

This red oak floor in a Wallingford apartment had seen half a century of abuse, but the next tenants will be moving onto a floor that feels brand new.

A large intricate medallion makes a perfect centerpiece for this art deco style bedroom in an old Ballard home.

Hopefully this can save somebody else some frustration.

Sometimes refinishing a floor feels a bit like an archaeological excavation.