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Refinish or Replace? A Guide to Older Hardwood Floors

November 6, 2026

Refinish or Replace? A Guide to Older Hardwood Floors

Many older homes around Uptown, Old Metairie, and Baton Rouge's Garden District still have original oak or pine under years of wear. Refinishing can restore them at a fraction of replacement cost.

Signs refinishing will work

  • Surface scratches and dull finish
  • Minor stains that sand out
  • Boards that are still thick enough to sand

Signs it is time to replace

  • Widespread water damage or cupping
  • Rot or insect damage
  • Boards worn down to the tongue

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