Hey Rec,Just had another thought.  You might want to see if it is possible to remove some boards from another area in the house that would be easily covered up.  Maybe if you  consider carpeting the bedrooms you can remove the good boards and replace them with any flooring (as it will be covered) and then reuse them in the areas of the house wh…[Read more]

Hi Rec,I am a Carpenter as well and I have also had allot of experience sanding and polishing and unfortunately the chances of getting a match are slim to none-trying to stain to match is difficult with old boards…I would reccomend what Steve says cover up either with carpet. or floating floors. Carpet in the bedrooms and maybe boards in the…[Read more]