How to Refinish Dustless Hardwood Floors
Beautiful hardwood floors are a favorite floor covering for many homeowners. Not only do they add a touch of class to a room; but they are also durable. Over time, a shiny hardwood floor may lose its luster and need to be refinished. Although there are several refinishing options to choose from, dustless floor refinishing is a low-cost way to refinish your hardwood floors. You can purchase a liquid refinisher kit that requires no sanding, avoiding dust particles from spreading through the air. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Liquid refinisher kit
- Protective rubber gloves
- Face mask (optional)
- Small metal cake pan
- Coarse cleaning pad like a Brillo pad
- Wood filler
- Screw driver of putty knife
- Stain
- Paint brushes
Instructions
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Choose a liquid refinisher that dissolves old finishes on hardwood floors for a dustless finish.
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Prepare before adding the refinisher. Open windows in the house so that the work area is well-ventilated. Put on your protective rubber gloves and face mask.
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Pour some refinisher into the small cake pan. Dip your coarse cleaning pad in the liquid and scrub small sections of the wood. If you are working in a room with a large floor space, you may want to ask for assistance to remove the old finish faster.
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Repair damaged floor areas. Rub wood filler on damaged boards with a screw driver or a small putty knife and allow the filler to dry completely.
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Smooth out the wood filler areas with a 100 to 120 grit sandpaper. Clean the dust from the floor by vacuuming it twice to get rid of dust particles.
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Stain your floor. Add stain to the hardwood floors with a paint brush. The stain will darken once it is dry; so, there is no need for a really dark stain. Allow the floor to dry completely.
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Follow the instructions on the stain to apply the final clear finish. The type of clear finish is determined by the kind of stain used. Once the clear coat is applied, allow it to dry thoroughly.
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References
- Photo Credit hardwood floor texture image by GoodMood Photo from Fotolia.com
