Things You'll Need:
- drum sander (rent)
- disc edge sander (rent)
- googles
- earplugs
- dust mask
- broom
- vacuum cleaner
- tack cloth
- polyurethane
- wood filler
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Step 1
Go to a hardware rental store and rent a drum sander and a disc edge sander. They may even recommend using a jitterbug sander which may be better if this is your first time refinishing your hardwood floors.
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Step 2
Now, take everything out of the room and open up the windows and doors for venilation. Sweep or vacucm the floor.
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Step 3
Put on your protection for your eyes, ears and nose. Next, using the sander, gently begin sanding with it taking your time not to danage the hardwood. Make sure to sand with the grain of the wood. Continue until the entire room is done.
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Step 4
Next, use the edge sander in the corners where the disc sander did not fit.
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Step 5
Next, sweep or vacuum the floor throughly. Then using a tack cloth, pick up any remaining debris.
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Step 6
Using paste wood filler, apply it with the grain of the hardwood. Once it has set, wipe it away and let it dry overnight.
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Step 7
The next day, apply three coats of polyurethane finish with a brush. Sand it between coats using a tack cloth to pick up any dust between coats. Please before sure to follow the directions on the can. Let the polyurethane dry before putting furniture back into the room.
Comments
Rachellewms said
on 7/20/2009 You should have your own show on HGTV. Good Job on this guide for refinishing hardwood floors. 5*
westernmom said
on 7/18/2009 This is a difficult job and not one that easy to tackle. Good info. 5
godfather25 said
on 7/17/2009 Great tips on how to refinish your hardwood floor.
40skydiver said
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Mitestarossa said
on 7/16/2009 Excellent advice on refinishing your hardwood floors.