Old House, New Life: A Masterful Flooring Restoration

A Historic Home Reimagined with Simple Flooring

When you're working with a historic home full of character and original woodwork, flooring isn't just an upgrade, it's preservation. This project showcased exactly what makes Simple Flooring different: expert craftsmanship that honors architectural history while delivering modern durability.

From refinishing century-old hardwood floors to installing new luxury vinyl plank in key areas, this transformation required precision, patience, and a deep understanding of how old homes behave. The result? Seamless integration of old and new that looks like it was always meant to be.

The Challenge: Balancing History with Modernization

The homeowners had a clear vision but a complex canvas:

• Preserve original character: Refinish existing hardwood to match historic woodwork.
• Add modern durability: Install LVP in high-traffic areas.
• Navigate quirks: Level uneven subfloors without compromising structural integrity.
• Achieve seamless transitions: Make old and new flooring flow naturally together.

The challenge? Deliver a cohesive, beautiful result in a home where nothing is standard — and everything matters.

The Process: Artistry Meets Expertise

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Thorough Assessment & Planning

Our team began with a detailed inspection of the existing floors and original woodwork. We identified which areas could be refinished, where new flooring was needed, and how to address the unique challenges of an older home's structure.

Expert Hardwood Refinishing

The original hardwood floors had decades of wear, but underneath was beautiful wood worth preserving. Our refinishing process:

• Carefully sanded floors to reveal the wood's natural beauty
• Matched stain colors to complement original woodwork
• Applied durable finish coats for long-lasting protection
• Took extra care around trim and architectural details

Strategic LVP Installation

For areas where original floors couldn't be saved or where modern durability was essential, we installed luxury vinyl plank flooring:

• Leveled uneven subfloors are common in older homes
• Selected LVP that complements the refinished hardwood
• Created smooth transitions between old and new surfaces
• Worked around quirks and imperfections with precision

Seamless Integration

The real artistry came in making everything work together. Our installers carefully matched heights, blended transition pieces, and ensured that refinished hardwood and new LVP flowed naturally from room to room.

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The Result: Historic Character, Modern Performance

• Timeline: Completed on schedule despite complex challenges.
• Scope: Hardwood refinishing + LVP installation throughout home.
• Style: Period-appropriate refinishing with modern waterproof LVP accents.
• Customer Experience: Professional, detail-oriented, and patient.

The homeowners now have floors that honor their home's history while providing the durability and easy maintenance modern life demands.

Featured Testimonial

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"Working with Simple Flooring was a breeze. Our project involved both refinishing existing floors and installing new floors in a house with lots of original woodwork. The team at Simple Flooring was diligent about making sure everything matched seamlessly. Our house is OLD with a lot of quirks to work around. Simple Flooring leveled and evened things out where possible, and we were really impressed with their artistry in dealing with the imperfections of an old home. This was our first ever renovation project and we're really lucky we chose to work with such a professional team!"

— Lee Ketch, GBP

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