How to Refinish Your Hardwood Floors Quickly and Easily

Would like to refinish your hardwood floors yourself? Try this method.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ready Strip Deck Stripper
• Sander
• Plastic Scraper
• Garden Sprayer
• Stain
• Polyurethane
• Applicator/Brush
• Scouring Pad
• Vapor Mask

1. Sweep and mop your floors clean.

2. Using a garden sprayer, apply Ready Strip Deck Stripper to section of the floor.

3. Let the stripper work for the recommended time. This chemical stripper will melt away the old finish and actually remove stains.

4. Next using a large plastic chemical resistant scraper, begin scrapping the finish off of the floor.

5. Next use a spray bottle to spray water onto the surface and use a scouring pad to remove any left over residue and stain. Wipe the area with a damp rag.
   
   Now move on to another section of the floor and repeat the previous steps until the entire floor is free of the old finish and stain.

6. Allow floors to dry. Water raises the grain of the wood so lightly sand the entire floor with a fine sand paper.

7. Vacuum or sweep up dust and use a rag slightly dampened with mineral spirits to remove remaining dust.

8. Finally apply a stain and finish using a brush or applicator pad.
   
   Wear a hairnet to prevent any hair from fall to the floor.

9. Great we're done! Any self starter should have no problem doing this job.
   
   The materials are fairly inexpensive and with a little patience you will have a quality floor you can be proud to show.

Tips & Warnings

• Use proper ventilation when working. Use a vapor mask, goggles and chemical resistant gloves when working with a chemical stripper.