Nancy Young wrote:
> "Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote
>
> > I'll be solving the carpet cleaning problem next year. I'm yanking the
> > carpet up and having the hard wood floors redone.
>
> Word to the wise, make sure you get them done when you have
> have the windows open and plenty of ventilation. I still got really
> sick from it. I would take a hotel next time. I used to know
> someone whose husband did floors, he got out because of the
> fumes, I thought how strange ... then I found out not so strange
> after all.

The new high tech hardwood floor finishes are water based, hardly any
odor at all. It's not the new finish that's a problem, it's removing
the old finish, all that sanding, and a sanding between each of the 3-4
coats of finish, a week's worth of dust storm.... wood dust like you
wouldn't believe... if you have forced air heat or central air be
absolutely certain to shut the system down, or it will become compacted
with wood dust. Seal all closets, cabinets, drawers, every crack with
masking tape.