I want to do something different to my wooden floors. What does hardwood floor refinishing look like?
Our hardwood floors need refinishing. Do you know someone who can do this?
I have some lovely hardwood floors in my house but they need some attention as they are looking a bit worn out in places. Where can I find a website that specialises in hardwood floor refinishing so that I can get some advice?
I need to refinish my hardwood floors. Where can I find a guide for refinishing hardwood floors?
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.
try cleaning floor with murphy's oil soap. floor will slippery until dry.
Orbital would be enough for refinishing. Much less chance of damage to the floor also. Unless you have used one before or the floor needs leveling, a belt sander can ruin a floor very quickly.
First you have to prepare the surface, by cleaning it and removing any objects. Next you must sand the floor. After sanding removing the sanded particles. Then you must stain the floor.
There are a number of websites that offer information on refinishing hardwood floors. One can find such information on 'bobvila', 'Lowe's' and 'Popular Mechanics'.
The best online resource for finding information about refinishing hardwood floors is www.hardwoodinstaller.com. This website details different types of choices as well as providing tips for installation.
The average cost to rent a floor scrubber is anywhere from $500 to $4000. You can compare prices at http://www.costhelper.com/cost/home-garden/refinishing-hardwood-floor.html
According to this old house, it is moderately difficult, mostly due to the time spend on your hands and knees trying to refinish the floor. Other than that, it requires sanding and staining it.