How To Seal Unfinished Wood Floors

Place the wood on a surface that can get covered in polyurethane.

How to seal unfinished wood floors.

A step by step video for a home owner on how to use various wood floor sanders and how to apply the finish. Either brush the polyurethane onto the surface of the wood or soak a clean rag with polyurethane and then smooth it around the face of the wood. Pour oil on the floor and wipe it into a 2 by 2 foot section of the floor moving your rag in the direction of the floorboards. Apply the wood stain if you want to change or improve the floor color apply a stain.

After 24 hours take a look at the polyurethane. Unfinished hardwood floors are becoming a popular choice because they can be installed and then customised with a colour stain and either a lacquer or oil finish to provide a matt semi matt or natural appearance and offer protection to your wooden floor. Choose an interior wood stain based on the color you desire and the type of hardwood flooring you have. Knowing how to stain and seal a hardwood floor properly pays off in having a beautiful finish and enduring protection.

Aside from a few tiny whiskers caused by dust particles it should be smooth. Staining and sealing hardwood floors the right way whether you re refinishing refurbishing or stripping the wood floor results in years of enjoyment. Clean each area with a wood floor cleaner and roughen a 6 x 6 in. Wipe the oil with a rag start in the corner farthest from the door.

Apply the polyurethane onto the wood with a brush or rag. Area with sanding screen. Solid paste wax generally hardens into a thicker layer of protection so one coat is often sufficient over finished wood or two coats over unfinished wood whereas liquid wax usually needs two to.