How To Redo Old Hardwood Floors
How to refinish hardwood floors 1.
How to redo old hardwood floors. Apply the stain with a foam applicator pad in the direction of the wood grain. Sand the floor down to bare wood using a floor sanding machine and edge sander both of which can be rented. Here s what to do.
Remove all furniture window treatments and rugs. Work one manageable area at a time such as four square feet. One in a high traffic zone the other along a wall or in a closet.
Afterward mop using a micro cloth and concentrated cleaner specially made. Clean the floor with a hardwood floor cleaner photo by reena bammi remove all the furniture and spray the floor with a hardwood flooring cleaner or your own mix of 10 parts water to 1 part white vinegar. Wipe sanding dust from the floor using a cotton cloth dampened with mineral spirits.
Begin by thoroughly sweeping floors with a soft bristle broom like this one. Begin with a medium grade sanding disc to remove the old finish from the hardwood planks 60 grit works best. Clean each area with a wood floor cleaner and roughen a 6 x 6 in.
Cover vents and electrical boxes with painter s tape. Next use a vacuum to remove hard to reach dirt in room corners and between floorboards. Refinishing old hardwood floors if a floor is scratch sanded or screened not entirely stripped of its old finish then you must use a compatible finish for reapplication.
Pick at least two test areas on the floor. Use a sharp scraper to lift off any areas where the old finish is particularly stubborn. Check the floor for larger holes or cracks and repair using wood filler and a spackle knife.