LukeW

Thanks for the replies! I hadn't thought about insulation - definitely something to check first! The boards are square-edged rather than T&G - so unfortunately decidedly on the thin side. I'm personally not mad about carpets in general, but not to the point of wanting a cold and draughty house!

Hi everyone! I'm a DIY enthusiast who's just bought their first house and is looking forward to starting multiple projects! I'm hoping for some advice on my first project. I've recently bought a new house (terraced, Victorian) and was delighted to discover pine floorboards beneath the carpets. My excitement was short lived when I realised that the depth of the boards is only 16mm. Am I correct that at 16mm, these boards are already too thin to sand down before refinishing?