Quote Originally Posted by Muskett View Post
Generally I would leave alone as it is an indication of its age and history. Rechequering won't add value, amd possible lose some..
Not sure this is right tbh, because the existing chequering was sanded flat. I agree it would look worse if the chequering was damaged further, but IME this is unlikely with care, because the lines just need to be followed. Maybe the tool I using was so blunt the wood was safe from me bu**ering it up.