How can we make oak flooring with beveled edges easier to clean?

Question

We have an old oak floor in our entry and dining room that is not sealed. But it is designed with beveled edges which I hate. Can this floor be sealed? If it is sealed will the dips between each board still be there collecting dirt? Are there other alternatives short of ripping it out and starting over?

Answer 1

If this is an actual hardwood floor (solid, not laminated) then you could sand the entire thing down to get rid of the beveled edges... be a lot of work, and dust, hehehe.

Another option would be to use a resin, fill the bevels, and then put a final coat on the whole floor. Something like a bartop coating. Here is a link to one such product - http://www.systemthree.com/p_mirror_coat.asp
That manufacturer (systemthree.com) has several other products also... look them over, and you may find something better.

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