If the surface has been finished previously such as with stain and polyurethane or old paint.
How to seal a painted hardwood floor.
Within a few days you should be able to walk gently on the floors but it will be several weeks before the paint is fully cured and the smell goes away.
Sand and clean the floor.
So once it s done.
Step 2 prep the base photo by kolin smith.
I m getting ready to paint my hardwood floors and solidifying my plan of action.
When using a pad you may find it more efficient to pour the paint on the floor and drag the pad through it from one side of the room to the other.
Paint the floor with a roller or a paint pad on the end of a 4 foot extension pole.
Lay out tape and paint the pattern.
1 current hardwood floors are in bad condition you don t have the budget to replace 2 current hardwood floors are outdated you don t have the budget to replace 3 love the look of painted floors this isn t about.
I want a light color with a low sheen for a cottage look.
Paint the base color.
Top reasons people consider painting hardwood floors.
And if you re planning a floor to ceiling paint party paint your floors after you paint everything.
If you want the floor to attain a weathered look leave the painted finish unprotected so scuff marks will build up over time.
Painting wood stairs and floors requires the same preparation as for any interior paint job.
If you use a roller you can load it in a paint tray the same way you would if you were painting walls.
Knowing how to stain and seal a hardwood floor properly pays off in having a beautiful finish and enduring protection.
Illustration by gregory nemec.
To make the paint adhere better and the finish last longer sand and clean the floor first.
For a protected finish seal the painted floor with two coats of water based matte finish polyurethane.
Paint manufacturers offer super durable porch and floor paint products and sealers that will keep your painted floors well painted.
For high traffic areas you may want to coat the finished floors with a clear polyurethane.
Painting a wood or concrete floor can be a complicated process that involves floor filler sandpaper and several coats of paint.
Apply a second coat or polyurethane as needed.
Quick drying sealers to put over painted floors.
Staining and sealing hardwood floors the right way whether you re refinishing refurbishing or stripping the wood floor results in years of enjoyment.
First consider your supplies.