Let surfaces dry for 24 hours before sanding.
How to sand and lacquer wood floors.
You ll need to sand the entire floor not just one section.
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Place the running sander on the ground and move across the room in the direction of the wood grain.
Wipe the floor with a tack cloth to remove dust.
When lacquering and varnishing hardwood floors you should put down one coat of primer or wood seal and 2 coats of lacquer.
When you re lacquering the edges you should use a paintbrush and for the larger areas a roller.
Apply the solvent with a rag to loosen the shellac lacquer from the wood surface then lightly scrape the residual finish with a plastic putty knife.
Use enough pressure to remove the traces of stain and stripper but not so much that it damages the wood.
Give the floor a wipe over with a damp mop to remove the final traces of dust.
Use a stain that is compatible with the lacquer.
Begin by using a drum sander or belt sander with the grain along the length of the boards.
Remove shoe moulding the wood trim where the wall meets the floor.
Before you start sanding remove everything from the room and vacuum the floor.
To recoat your lacquered your floor you need to apply the lacquer starting at the edges and working to the middle of your room and finally towards the door.
Sanding the floor will kick up a lot of dust so protect light fixtures and tape over electrical outlets.
How to lacquer wood and parquet is explained in this video.
Once the floor is clean and smooth apply stain if desired.
After sanding dust removal and priming the wood floor you should use the wood floor finish xtra.
Sand the floor lightly after staining.
Some lacquers and varnishes don t have a primer so rock on with the lacquer.
A start to finish demonstration of sanding and refinishing a parquet wood floor.
Keep the sander in motion at all times while it runs.
Sanding eliminates scratches and stains from a hardwood floor but may not be able to alleviate the deepest gouges or discolored patches of wood.
When you reach the wall return to the.