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About Bill Hohmann
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning the stripping and sealing of various tile, brick, and stone flooring with an emphasis on Mexican Tile. I cannot help in regards to installation issues, such as what sort of tile to use; how to install or remove tiles, etc.

Experience
Over 30 years experience in the manufacture development and use of sealers, coatings and cleaners for tile, stone, brick, etc.

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Flooring and Carpeting - stripping a brick floor

Expert: Bill Hohmann - 10/26/2009

Question
I am considering buying a house with a brick floor that I believe is original to the house built in 1967. I do not like the pink/tan color of the brick, so my first choice would be to lay a wood floor over the brick but was told this cannot be done. So I think the next best thing would be to strip the sealer off the brick and stain it a darker color, then reseal it. Is this possible? Is it a do it yourself project or should I have it professionally done?

Thanks for your time,
Kat

Answer
I believe that if you look around, you will find that you can put a wood floor over a brick substrate. Check with a flooring contractor.

You can strip the bricks, and apply a wood stain that is thinned out somewhat, followed by a sealer and a floor finish. You should not have any real problem doing this yourself.

Bill Hohmann
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