Do you want your home value to go down because of scratches, dents, stains and other damage to your floor? Refinishing hardwood floors is not as hard as you might think. In this article, we will give you an overview of refinishing wood floors.
First, you should take a good look at the hardwood floor. You want to make sure that the problem with hardwood floors is mainly in the surface, such as minor scratches, dents and light smudges. If you see anything more serious, such as very deep scratches and cracks, you may have to replace the floor boards.
The next step is to fill in the cracks and holes. You can use wood pulp to cover large gaps. You can also use this to fill in large scratches and dents. It's good to leave small cracks on the floor as they allow the floor to expand and contract during summer and winter. A side note-you should also keep in mind the cost to refinish hardwood floors.
The next step in the finishing hardwood floors is sanding the floor. A special machine (drum sander) should be used to create a regular and thorough sanding. You can use the edge sander in areas near walls and corners. Grinding buffer and hands should be used to complete the process of grinding.
The next step is to apply the stain. The stain is used to apply your chosen color to the entire floor. If you've never liked the color of your old hardwood floor, the staining process will allow you to pick a new color. Whether you use oil-based or water-based stains, you should follow the specific instructions on the back of the box to correctly apply the stain. Don’t forget to let it dry.
Finally, you must select and apply the finish. The finish gives your floor a nice shine and makes it resistant to spills and damage. You may need to apply several coats and buff between coats, depending on the type of finish you choose. You should know that the application of finish can be extremely tedious, but it will certainly make your wood floors beautiful.
When you are done refinishing your hardwood floor you might consider other diy projects to improve your home. After a finished floor you want to tackle the walls, learning how to remove wallpaper, or how to repair cracks in walls is necessary and not difficult. Learn all these things here, save money and improve your home!
Refinishing Hardwood Floor Cost
If you want to know the cost of refinishing your hardwood floor you should take a look at the costhelper site (here) where they discuss typical costs, additional costs and other great info.
How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
See this great video about how to refinish hardwood floors yourself!
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This is really good information that I will share with my clients. We do not refinish floors but want to help those that have questions.
thank you
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