How to Refinish Hardwood Floors Without Varathane
As a homeowner, there may be nothing more beautiful or appealing about your home than the hardwood floors. Hardwood floors are easy to clean, look nice and provide a warm atmosphere, but if your home is more than 10 years old, the floors may have lost their luster. Hardwood floors tend to take a beating and can get scratched or gouged over time. Refinishing hardwood floors is easy and can be done by any homeowner. A good option for many homeowners is to refinish their floors without the use of varathane to prevent permeating the home with fumes. Many alternative finishes exist and are quite easy to use. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Move all of the furniture and other items in the room out so that you have space to maneuver. Plug the sander in and begin sanding the floor in long fluid motions. Make sure to follow the grain of the wood so you do not gouge the floor.
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Sand the floor just enough to wear the old finish off, but not so deep as to gouge into the wood. Use the vacuum to clean up all of the dust created by sanding and then wipe down with the soap and water.
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Apply four thin coats of Polyx hardwood wax, allowing each coat to thoroughly dry before applying the next coat. Allow the wax to dry for at least 48 hours before moving furniture into the room again.
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Tips & Warnings
Use clear plastic tarp to cover doorways and windows in an effort to keep all of the dust contained within the one room you are working on.
