The refinishing process of hardwood floors is not something that many people are familiar with, even though refinishing hardwood floors is a very popular home improvement project that homeowners consider year after year. Read more to understand how to refinish hardwood floors.
When refinishing hardwood floors, there are several steps that need to be taken, but doing any of them incorrectly could lead to serious problems. It’s important to understand the refinish process before beginning this type of job.
Steps
How to refinish hardwood floors:
First things first: preparation
Before refinishing hardwood floors can begin, it’s necessary to take care of any repair work or replacements, as well as cleaning thoroughly so the new finish will have a clean surface for bonding. Sanding down the flooring is also necessary in order to remove previous scratches and water spots.***
In order to refinish your hardwood floors, you must first remove the old finish using a sander. These sanders are not for a novice, they are bulky and difficult to operate.
If you leave the too long on one spot you will sand to much creating valleys or ripples. This will not be easy to see UNTILL you apply the poly. Then it will be too late and horrible. You will also need to use a edge sander to get next to the wall as close as possible, blending in the two sanded surfaces. ( this step is very important and difficult)
Next
Then, you’ll need to clean up all dust with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Doo not spill anything on your sanded surface including water. The entire sanding process will need to be redone. Liquids raise the grain on hardwood and the only way to remove is re-sand, You can not spot sand!!
Now apply stain evenly over the floor using a brush or roller then allow it to dry for at least 24 hours. Minwax stain is one of the best but there are others that will work.
Apply polyurethane sealer on top of the stain. EVENLY!!!
Once applied correctly, allow each layer of polyurethane sealer to dry for at least 12 hours before applying more coats. In different temperatures the dry ray rate will be different.
Finally, apply four coats of poly to the surface allowing each coat 12 hours to dry depending on the temperature. lightly sanding between coats.
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Tip
Honestly this is one of the hardest types of flooring to get done correctly. Their are a lot of “hardwood floor refinishing companies” out there that don’t get this done properly. So it’s something you may want to think long and hard on before you tackle this as a DIY’er. If done correctly a sand and finish hardwood floor is one of the most beautiful floors that there is. But there is a technique to it, for sure.
If you decide to do it yourself go at it slow. Do not rush through any of these steps.
With the equipment rental being very expensive and the high possibility of error. It’s best left to the professionals. Money well spent trust me.
Conclusion
Stop settling for an uninspired and outdated wood floor. Let our team of experts help you breathe new life into your home by refinishing the hardwood floors in your home. We will work with you to create a beautiful finish that is just as timeless as it is durable! Schedule a consultation today at Kennedy Kitchens and Baths, we would love to show you how we can transform this area of your house or business into something truly special.
