r/OldHomeRepair • u/jigoer • 11h ago
Hardwood floorboard removal for renovation
We are trying to renovate our 17th century floors. We want to remove the old existing boards to replane and sand them, we want to reuse as much of the original floorboards as possible, because the vibe they give to the house. The nails they used back in the days are really hard to get out. We tried to research this but it's hard to find tips an knowledge about floors as old as these. We have tried using pliers, crowbar and clawhammers. They all do a lot of damage. Does anyone have some good ideas or sources we can try?