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It's a bit pricey for 400sq feet. I laid 1200 sq feet for $6000cdn most of the cost was the wood. You can rent an orbital sander for fairly cheap. They are easier to use than the drum sander and give just as good a result. Finishing is easy, just lay it on with an applicator designed for the purpose. I used a pnumatic nailer that was designed for installing hardwood. It was a piece of cake. You will need a brad nailer for the last few strips along the wall cause the fancy hardwood nailer will not fit in the tight space. As mentioned above prefinished and laminates are really easy to install. They are also clean and virtually dustless to install. If you are living in the house that is a consideration. Another consideration is that the finnish takes 2 weeks to a month to fully cure to it's final hardness. You can use it after a couple days but it will scratch easily if you drag a chair or something across it. Oil base finish takes longer to harden but is a nicer finish than water base. As a hardwood guy what he fiished his house with, chances are it was oil base finish. The oil base finish smells strongly for a couple weeks then a bit for another month or so. If you are getting a pro to do it go on vacation while it hardens.
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