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Can you stay in your house during the refinishing of your hardwood floors with water-based finish?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes you can, as long as you stay off the floors that are being coated. It takes around 2 hours for water borne finishes to dry. Then ask your floor guy if you can walk on it with socks. NO shoes because rocks or other things stuck in the soles will scratch the soft finish.
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What is the cost for refinishing hardwood floors in Florida?
I used to finish floors in Miami, and we were getting $1.75 per sq. foot.
Which is the easiest hardwood to keep clean?
The easiest hardwood floor to keep clean is one with a lighter color and a low gloss finish. It is better in the long run to invest in a quality finish to avoid the need for expensive refinishing in the future.
How to Pursue Hardwood Floor Refinishing?
The process of hardwood floor refinishing is not just something that only professionals can do. With a do-it-yourself attitude, you can refinish your own floors with a bit of researchSandingInvesting in a floor sander will make the job of sanding off the old finish much faster. Work in a systematic fashion, ensuring that the floor remains even.Applying the FinishOnce all the old finish has been sanded off, you should wait at least a day before continuing work. This will allow all the dust from the sanding to settle. Clean this dust, then apply the new finish.
How to Refinish a Floor?
A hardwood floor can wear down over time, creating lighter colored spots on a floor. A floor refinishing gives new life to hardwood flooring, giving it the same appearance as new flooring. When refinishing a floor, it's important to sand off any existing finish. This can only be done on true hardwood floors - vinyl flooring with a wood veneer will be permanently damaged by sanding. After sanding, lay down a layer of stain on the flooring. Add a layer of polyethylene to protect the wood. Allow the flooring to dry for at least 24 hours, then buff the floor complete the refinishing job.
What should you use to coat wooden floor that is long lasting?
I own a hardwood floor refinishing business and the only long lasting finish I will use is an oil modified polyurethane by Parks. It will last for a long, long time to come. The down side is that it is $50.00 per gallon.
Where can one find furniture refinishing tips online?
I just bought an old table at a yard sale and the finish is a mess. Can one find furniture refinishing ideas online?
Can use use waterbased floor finish over oil base?
Not a good idea, it won't last long before flaking off.
What is cabinet refinishing?
Kitchen cabinet refinishing means that you keep all components of your existing cabinetry and simply change the color or the finish which is often completed via hand sanding or chemically stripping the existing finish from the wood, then applying new paint or stain.
How do you finish burr elm wood?
Finish it as you would any hardwood. Elm can be difficult to work with, but it will take a decent finish.
How many coats do you apply when refinishing wood floors?
one seal coat, and two finish coats.
How to refinish a hardwood floor?
Clean the surfaceSandOil, wax, or lacquer to finish.
Is beech wood expensive?
Yup, its a hardwood; can take pressure and has a fine flexibility, look and finish.
