How To Sand Original Hardwood Floors

Scuff sand the floor finishing photo by reena bammi.

How to sand original hardwood floors.

So that you know stiff bristles can scratch the wood s surface. Begin by using a drum sander or belt sander with the grain along the length of the boards. Spray the floor using a pump sprayer covering the floor completely image 2. Sanding the floor will kick up a lot of dust so protect light fixtures and tape over electrical outlets.

Let the stain dry overnight before sanding the floor with 320 grit sandpaper. You have to sand down to bare wood and begin completely refinishing hardwood floors. Begin by thoroughly sweeping floors with a soft bristle broom like this one. To sand hardwood floors start by renting a drum sander and installing a coarse grit sandpaper onto the sander which will remove any noticeable damage or old finish from your floors.

In order for the stain to penetrate the wood evenly use a technique called water popping mix a solution of one part denatured alcohol to two parts water. Stick a maroon buffing pad to the buffer and put on a dust mask. Afterward mop using a micro cloth and concentrated cleaner specially made for hardwood floors. Money and materials recoating a typical floor 200 sq.

Don t use a sanding block for refinishing hardwood it might miss uneven spots in the floor. For tips on refinishing hardwood floors that are scratched read on. Always wear a dust mask safety goggles and ear protection when using a drum sander. You ll need to sand the entire floor not just one section.

This floor restoration method requires a floor buffer with a sanding screen to scuff the old finish of the floor which is why it s called a screen and recoat. Finish restoring your floors by applying a coat of polyurethane to protect the stain. Then sand the entire area at the same angle moving constantly as you work. Next use a vacuum to remove hard to reach dirt in room corners and between floorboards.

Run a rag or mop over the floor to evenly distribute the solution image 3. Remove shoe moulding the wood trim where the wall meets the floor. A step by step video for a home owner on how to use various wood floor sanders and how to apply the finish. After mopping the floor and letting it dry you use the buffer to run a 120 grit sanding screen over the surface.

Once the floor is clean and dry brush on a fresh coat of stain using a lambswool applicator. Before you start sanding remove everything from the room and vacuum the floor. Or so is about half the cost of sanding and refinishing it.