First, hello all.

We just purchased a home with hardwood flooring, and the person did not know what they were doing... obvious even to me.

They did not prepare the subfloor properly and it squeaks in places, and where it would not lay flat, they sunk in about 20 or so brad nails in a 5 inch area.

I do have a few questions, as I have never had hardwood flooring before and am not sure what to do.

They left us stacks of the wood (unfinished), which I can find nothing about... it is called Kirandy (anyone else heard of this before), it is stained a Pecan color on the floors, but how can I tell if it is waxed or urathane coated? It does scratch very easily.

Thanks for your time.
chelle

If your not satisfied that it was a professionally done job, make them fix it.

Buyer beware I guess, it was in the older home we purchased.

In a closet, near the corner or somewhere else not very visible, put a few drops of water on the floor. If the area turns white it is a wax floor, if it does not it is something else, Urethane, varnish or an oil finish.

Might get lucky and find a pro in the yellow pages that has a teacher's attitude and some patience who may want to jus t look at it for you and help you diagnose a few issues maybe even helpful advice ... ?

Where are you located?

Thank you for your assistance. We are in AB, Canada.