Use wood putty and a broad knife to fill any spots.
How to spot sand hardwood floors.
It will move immediately so be prepared to start walking.
Apply a light coat of floor wax to the floor s finish and buff it.
Let the wood putty dry according to package directions and then lightly sand the areas smooth by hand with medium or fine sandpaper.
Choose a closet floor or a spot that s normally covered by furniture.
2 wipe away all dust.
The coarser paper will cut back the finish more efficiently.
Wipe the floor with a clean cloth and dry it.
Practice on a hidden area.
Sand the spot with very fine grit sandpaper being careful not to apply too much pressure.
Sanding eliminates scratches and stains from a hardwood floor but may not be able to alleviate the deepest gouges or discolored patches of wood.
Use 150 grit paper if the finish isn t completely worn through or if the floor is finished with oil.
Use 120 grit paper to sand the finish around a spot from which it has completely worn.
Rub water stains with no.
After you ve completed all the sanding you must remove all the dust from the floor molding and walls.
Always wear a dust mask safety goggles and ear protection when using a drum sander.
With that said i have now spoken to way too many people that will be sanding their floors by hand no matter what.
As i have said many times before sanding hardwood floors by hand can be a lot of hard work.
Before you apply stain to the floor clean the sanded area thoroughly with tack cloth.
This is how to polyurethane a spot on the floor with that refinishing the floor.
000 steel wool to remove them from the surface.
Using a good quality polyurethane and a china bristle brush and three differ.
So it is only right that i do an article about sanding wood floors with hand sanders.
Scuff the worn spot with sandpaper.
Lift the drum sander off the floor and run it until it reaches full speed before lowering it.
You want to remove the top layer of finish without damaging any of the wood beneath.
Hard work that can be alleviated with the use of a floor sander.