Choose a product specifically created for staining parquet floors and apply it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Allow adequate drying time. Finish your floor by applying polyurethane finish. Using three coats of self-sealing polyurethane is advised to give a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing result. Load your brush by dipping about an inch into the product.
Paint the finish on with long even strokes. Allow for drying before the final coat. Open your widows and use a respirator for safety. Lisa Mooney has been a professional writer for more than 18 years. She has worked with various clients including many Fortune companies such as Pinkerton Inc. Mooney holds bachelor's degrees in both English and biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
By Lisa Mooney Updated July 21, Related Articles. Smooth the base coat out evenly around the edges with a paint brush. Smooth out the rest of the floor with a synthetic floor finish applicator and give your base coat about 2 hours to dry.
The total cost includes renting sanding equipment along with purchasing sanding pads, wood stain, brushes and finish. You can almost always bet that refinishing is cheaper than replacing hardwood floors. Pro Tip: Don't use a sanding block for refinishing hardwood—it might miss uneven spots in the floor. Looking for help with repairs around your home?
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By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. How to Refinish Hardwood Floors. By the Editors. Pinterest Email Pocket Flipboard. Is it cheaper to refinish or replace hardwood floors? Read these 6 steps for refinishing the wood floors in your home: 1. 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.
Gently wipe the floor with a terry-cloth mop or a towel wrapped around a mop head. Close the windows and doors to keep dust contained in the room you're sanding. Prep the Perimeter Photo by Reena Bammi Using grit sandpaper, hand-sand the perimeter of the room and any nooks that the buffer can't reach.
You simply wipe the stain on with one rag, give it about 10 minutes to soak in, then wipe off the excess with a second rag. It's best to stain the floor in sections and to work toward the doorway, so you don't have to walk on the floor while the stain is wet. Most products should be left overnight to dry. Whether you choose an oil- or water-based floor finish , you'll find it easier to spread with a floor finish applicator than a paintbrush.
The applicator is a weighted, foam-covered tube on the end of a long handle. Dragging it along the floor spreads finish evenly, quickly and without leaving bubbles or brush marks. Lightly sanding each undercoat of finish before applying the next produces the smoothest final finish. Refinishers use a floor buffer fitted with a grit sanding screen for this job, but if you don't want to rent a buffer, use a palm sander with grit sandpaper.
You'll probably need three coats in most cases. Don't sand the final coat.
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