Things You'll Need:
- Drum sander
- Hand sander
- 60-grit sandpaper
- 120-grit sandpaper
- Wood stain
- Polyurethane
- Cloth
- Vacuum
- Brush
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Step 1
Clear the area around the teak floors. Move any furniture, paintings, photos and curtains to make sure that they won't get damaged by your work.
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Step 2
Clean the teak floors. Vacuum the floor to remove any dust and dirt.
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Step 3
Sand the teak floors with the drum sander and 60-grit sandpaper. Sand across the teak floors, going along the grain. Move from one end of the floor to the other, overlapping the previously sanded area by approximately an inch.
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Step 4
Sand the edges of the teak floors with a hand sander and 60-grit sandpaper. Remove all of the original finish.
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Step 5
Vacuum the teak floor again to clear it of sawdust.
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Step 6
Re-sand the entire teak floor with the drum sander and 120-grit sandpaper. Next, re-sand the edges with the hand sander and 120-grit sandpaper. This will create a smooth surface for applying the new finish.
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Step 7
Vacuum the teak floors again to clear it of sawdust.
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Step 8
Brush a coat of stain onto the whole surface of the teak floor. Wipe away excess stain with a clean cloth. Apply additional coats of stain to the floor if you want to give the wood a darker finish. Allow the stain to dry completely.
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Step 9
Apply a thin coat of polyurethane to the entire teak floor. Polyurethane seals the teak floor's new finish and protects it from dirt and moisture.
