Wood – Is it possible to refinish floors one room at a time

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I live in a small townhouse and would like to refinish the floors in the upstairs of my home.

It is very difficult to do all of the rooms at once, but a friend suggested that unless I do this, the transitions between the rooms and the central hallway will not look right.

I understand his point but I am hoping it's possible. Has anyone refinished wooden floors one room at a time?

Best Answer

You could install a thin threshold between each room. That would cover the overlap in finish between the rooms.

If the planks run parallel to the doors, you could cut out one board between the two rooms. That would give a clean line between finishes (and place the one board back at the end.

All that said, you will save a TON in labor if you just do it all at once.