Let s say you want to match a new oak table to an existing baseboard.
Matching old and new hardwood.
Conclusion on matching new and existing hardwood if you have solid hardwood it s relatively simple for a professional hardwood flooring contractor to match what you have.
Even where they feathered in the old and new boards.
It s important to look at height type species grade width color and direction of wood.
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If you are willing to sand possibly restain and finish the old and new floors together and you do all the things stated previously about matching the size grade type of wood etc in my experience you will not see a difference.
To make your floors match make sure that you install site finished hardwood floors in the new room and then refinish the old floors at the same time that you finish the new floors.
Had a similar experience in my old house.
To achieve an appearance that hides the addition.
From bullnose trim to stain pens to t molding there are many ways to blend new wood floors with preexisting floors to ensure a seamless transition and a polished designer look.
Whether you ve just recently moved into your new home and some old flooring needs replacing or you ve lived in the same house for years and just want to add more hardwood in with the current wood floor as part of your renovating project it certainly is a challenging task matching an existing hardwood floor with a new one.
Match tones sun fading is a leading cause of mismatched floors.
Matching the new floors to the old is imperative to give the house a complete look.